our captains

[gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler@xxxxxxxxx>]

I read some of the continuing hash and re-hash about Pierce and Walker; their faults are obvious, but I value them highly.  They're the primary reason the Celts are doing well over the past two years now, and each year they show signs of progress.  I won't cite any stats, because their chief value is their drive to win.  While we're witnessing some fine play from Battie, Shammond, and occasionally Eric and Tony D., it's the zeal of the captains to win that makes us formidable.  Sure I would like to see a point guard in control, sure I would like to see Antoine on the low blocks, sure I would like to see the captains take less than 50% of the shots, and I don't necessarily think that winning is the bottom line (winning a championship is), but the Celts have averted an early season slide and look to be contenders for the top spot in the East.  That's something when you consider our short backcourt, Mr. Vin Baker, and our 11 man squad.  

I think we will get better as the captains trust their teammates even more.  Right now, I'm glad to see it happening more than I expected.  Later, I expect to see Baker and even Bremer pull their load.  Enjoy the holidays.  Gene
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