Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V8 #420

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

Nice post Steve.

I would add that the fact that we are playing with a center position which
is less than what the elite-caliber teams have, and seemingly, we all agree
that this is a key component to a championship squad.

Does the fact that Larry Brown is classified as the "best"coach in the
league, though I look more to George Karl, coincide with the arrival of
Mutombo, or Iverson's adherence to Brown's plan?

To me, Toine is a victim of his own ability in the sense that he is among
the most versatile players in the league, therefore, we have difficulty in
accepting that he is not able to perform at that elite level each and every
night.  He is the leading assist man among forwards, so the belief that he
doesn't give the ball up can be challenged.  He's made some spectacular
passes within the past few games which have not gone unnoticed by everyone
excpet for a few of his unwavering critics.

Cecil




----- Original Message -----
From: "steve knight" <stevebknight@yahoo.com>
To: <Celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V8 #420


> A couple observations.
>
> Great players need the freedom to make great plays.
> That is one thing O'brien has learned that Pitino
> never did.
>
> Will Walker ever live up to his potential? Dunno, but
> he's doing plenty of damage as is and the team is way
> beyond what any of us had imagined so far this year.
> Whether we fold up like a house of cards or go on to
> make a little noise in the playoffs, it's fun to see
> the green guys winning and talking like a team again,
> albeit one far different than great celt teams of the
> past. nice to earn back a little respect around the
> league.
>
> one of THE most important things we did this offseason
> was to NOT tinker too much. continuity is sooo
> important to a team, especially one as young as ours.
> old man anderson is only 31. we're young and will only
> get better if we stay healthy over the next couple
> years. give the rookies a little time, make a tweak or
> two and we're right in the race.
>
> enjoy the ride.
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