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Re: Isiah Thomas fired
At 04:39 PM 8/27/03 -0400, Berry, Mark S wrote:
>Some on the list wonder why others aren't more optimistic about the Celtics'
>offseason.
I'm pretty optimistic, but then again, I'm predicting the Celtics will win
the NBA championship this year.
>Here's why: The Nets added Mourning,
The only reason I thought the C's should consider taking Zo is that
assuming he could leave the bench sans paramedics, he'd be someone capable
of being an inside presence. I'm kind of glad we didn't get him, though I
hope his health improves.
>the Pistons added Darko,
Oh, goody, another Piston who can't play D. Ben Wallace must be crying in
his beer by now, wondering why a coach with a real defensive mindset
doesn't rescue him.
>the Magic added Howard,
They seem to be in the process of subtracting Tracy McGrady, and Nobody but
Grant Hill thinks Grant Hill will be playing for ANYBODY.
>the Pacers dumped Isiah...
Ok, Gotta give you THAT one.... :>)
>They increased the gap between us and them. Meanwhile, teams
>like Chicago are closing the gap from behind.
Somehow, Scottie Pippen doesn't exactly have me quivering in my beach sandals.
>I like the draft and I like Ainge's direction for the team. But with the
>same coach and basically the same players, things aren't going to change
>that much this season.
The coach has stated he's willing to run. Ainge has pushed strength and
conditioning, and based on reports so far, he's getting what he wants, as
Walker and Baker are looking slim and fit. If we had the same players who
DID NOT IMPROVE in the summer, that'd be one thing, but I think they'll be
a much better team.
>I think we're in for some more ugly basketball and
>some significant roster/coaching changes before things really start to get
>better.
I disagree, based on the above. It happens every year, you know--a month
before preseason starts, fans get pessimistic. Then word leaks from camp
that things look better than expected and fans get overeager. Then the
preseason starts and everyone's channeling W/H. :>)))
Snoopy the Celtics Beagle
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