Re: Antoine

["Dan Forant" <dforant1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wouldn't trade Toine or make any moves till the house is cleaned out. Why
just spin more wheels. But trading Toine will be a must to move up which may
be a problem because he's not worth what Celtic fans think he is.

I don't have banner fever. Things are a lot better than a few years ago.
However, our position could and should be much better at this point.

DanF

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Niles" <shizzjr@hotmail.com>
To: <norine@pshift.com>; <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: Antoine


> Well I tried to make it clear that I appreciate all the things Antoine
does
> and that I think he is a very good player. I do not consider him a devil
in
> green. But my main goal is for them to win championships and I just don't
> see it happening with Antoine on the team. I think it's better to trade
him
> now while his value is high enough to get something good for him. But NO
> MORE moves should be made until Wallace and Papile are gone.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Dorine Pratt" <norine@pshift.com>
> >To: "Celts" <celtics@igtc.com>
> >Subject: Antoine
> >Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:20:25 -0500
> >
> >     Yes, there's no doubt the Celtics get the short end of the stick
from
> >the
> >refs.  We've all known that the last few years.  Yes, it would help if
they
> >didn't complain about every single foul. It would be a big help if they
> >didn't
> >do that.  Yes, it might have something to do with Tommy.  They can hear
> >him,
> >they're very often right in front of him.  I hadn't thought of that, but
> >it's
> >quite possible.  He's neither subtle or soft spoken about it.  He's
getting
> >quite a following for sounding like Johnny Most.  He loves the team and
> >loves
> >the game.
> >     As for Antoine, he's the true leader of this team.  Have you all
> >forgotten
> >how he chastised the team during the playoffs last year for giving up?
It
> >worked, didn't it?  Why does he get no credit from any of you people for

> >the
> >good things?  I don't, for one minute, buy into this excuse that some of
> >you
> >have that Obie coaches according to Antoine's wishes.  He's the coach and
I
> >don't believe he's weak.  Pitino also believed in the three pointer.
Would
> >I
> >like to see them drive to the basket when the 3's aren't falling?  Yes, I
> >would.  Would I like to see a bit of change in the game plan?  Again,
yes.
> >But if you believe Antoine's the one deciding how the games are played
> >you're
> >coming from left field.  Antoine is in love with the game.  He doesn't
want
> >to
> >sit, he wants to be out there.  All players worth their salt want to be
on
> >the
> >floor, not on the bench.  Does that make him the devil in green?  No!
> >     This is a very long post for me, but it comes from my heart.  I've
> >been
> >watching this team since 1955 and saw Russell, Tommy, Cousy, etc. during
> >their
> >great years.  Nobody loves this team more than I do, I can assure you of
> >that.
> >I suffered through the bad years and roared with glee during the great
> >ones.
> >I cried when Reggie Lewis died.  If you're fans, stop blaming the wrong
> >people
> >for what you see as wrong with the team.
> >     So, flame away - I can take it.  I just couldn't stand it any
longer.
> >
> >Dorine
>
>
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