Re: Kenny & Battie

["Cecil Wright" <cecil@hfx.eastlink.ca>]

Was Kenny's technicals deserved last night?  I didn't think the one called
on Battie for hanging on the rim was, nor was Antoine's from a few games
ago.

I could understand if the player was making a blatant attempt to rub salt in
the wound, but when the guy dunks with 2 hands, pulls himself up on the rim
a little bit and then jumps to the floor, I do not believe that should
constitute a technical.  There is far worse stuff than that going on such as
the hard fouls occasionally doled out when someone is en route to the
basket.  They call it a flagrant foul sometimes but I think it should carry
an additional penalty of a T on the offender.

Also, saw a piece in the paper which mentioned that Obie met with all three
rookies to inform them that they all figure prominently in the plans.  I
think he is doing the right thing by reassuring them.  Better to ease them
in then have them get toasted early in their career and suffer needlessly as
a result.  Especially with the team playing as well as they are right now.
There will be opportunities for them to make real contributions as the
season unfolds.

Just my thoughts.  As Mike King says "YMMV".

Cecil




----- Original Message -----
From: "gene kirkpatrick" <gk_tyler@yahoo.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 7:35 AM
Subject: Kenny & Battie


> I couldn't be more pleased with the play of Kenny and Battie.  They're
operating at a high level of involvement and consistency.  Last night was a
good example.  Kenny kept maneuvering and getting cheap baskets for Battie
while Battie worked the boards at his best, and both hit shots they should
be taking.  Add the consistent play of JJ and our other three starters were
very good.
>
> I do wish we would begin a serious attempt to fold in Kedrick to this mix.
What would it hurt?  He's earned it in practice, from what we read and hear.
Ten to twelve minutes.  The difference between Kedrick and Williams or
Strickland would, might, could make a telling difference by March.  Just my
two cents.  A win tonight would be big.  If we can stay close, I like our
chances.
>
> By the way, I think we should rest EW when we get a few days break in the
schedule; try to get him fully operational.
>
> Cheers.  Enjoy the season.  Laugh with your grandchildren.  What, you
don't have any grandchildren?  I'll send pictures if you'd like.   Gene
(Grandbob)
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