Re: [Celtics' Stuff Possible, life thre atening condition.-Herald

[Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx]

Although they have said that they think they won't be making any other roster 
moves, it is possible that they activate Vin for the playoffs. I am of the 
optimistic sort and I think he it could be a great story if Vin was to turn 
it around like Eck did and I can wait until next year. I saw Kemp the other 
day and I couldn't believe how he could barely get the ball over the rim, 
nothing like the dunking machine he used to be. I can't believe that he can't 
lose any more weight.  People have to hit bottom before they realize there is 
a problem. With all the talk we got from Vin the press all along, there is no 
doubt  he was in denial. I just hope the permanent damage was minimized. If 
Vin is able to become 3/4s of the player he once was, the owners will be 
worshiped for their tough love. In many of the these cases, tough love is 
required, especially with these pampered athletes...

DJessen33


> Hall of fame candidate (and former Red Sox all star) Dennis Eckersley was 
> lost in the wilderness (first with the Sox) and then (unsurprisingly) with 
> the Cubs before he was reborn as one of the best relievers in baseball 
> history only after he solved his problems with alcohol.  This type of 
> comeback is the best case dream scenario for Baker if he sincerely wants to 
> change.  If not, the Celtics didn't give up that much in the bad trade in 
> terms of talent and, if Baker won't try, ought not be financially bound to 
> a player who can't fulfill his side of the bargain.  In the worst case for 
> Baker (he won't accept help), will the NBA fully penalize the Celtics under 
> the salary cap (considering the Reggie Lewis death precedent)?