Re: Is it all worth it? and a question

[HMURDOCH@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 2/21/04 3:46:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
ubiquitous_am_i@xxxxxxxxx writes:


> Being at the game, what did you think of Pierce?  His
> back was giving him problems, so perhaps I shouldn't
> make that much of what I saw, but it seemed to me that
> he was unusually negative on the court, especially
> considering that it was a 'home' game for him.  And
> what about Ricky's interaction with the rest of the
> team; I've seen him in the ears of many of the
> players, but I never get a sense of how it is
> recieved.  From being there live, what kind of impact
> was Ricky having on the team, especially during time
> outs, stoppages in play, etc...  Do you think he was
> exhibiting the type of leadership qualities I've been
> attributing to him, or is it just wishful thinking on
> my part?
> 
> 

Hey Ryan,
Glad someone else saw the little episode with Banks and got the same 
impression I did.

Re Pirece - I didn't see anything regarding his play live that you might have 
missed on TV, other than maybe he seemed pretty passive - didn't seem that 
involved in the game.  On the other hand, I know he has hurt his back, and that 
could easily have been responsible for not being very active in the game and 
for his lack of comment in the team discussion after the game.  I couldn't 
really see a lot of the game better than on TV - just the parts that were near the 
end of the court where we were sitting like the action with Banks.

Regarding Ricky - The same restrictions on what we could see from where we 
were applies, but Ricky's energy level and intensity or involvement with the 
game was easy to see.  I couldn't tell so much from what I saw how his 
communications with his teamates was received - I'll have to pass on that and try to 
pick it up on TV in the other games.  But I was impressed at what seemed to be a 
good team-oriented game and especially that his considerable number of points 
really came in the flow of the game.  Couldn't really see any selfish 
ball-hogging play there.  And he is really athletic and quick!

I hope this attitude of his continues and isn't a brief thing until he feels 
confident enough for the Evil Ricky to emerge.  If his team-first play 
continues, he will be a major acquisition for the Celts.
But for now, I'm coining a new phrase "There is no "I" in Ricky!"
Oh well, maybe I should stick to my plans to bring a sign to the game next 
year saying "Oh Ricky, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, Hey 
Ricky"
Maybe that'll get me a Tommy Point.

Hank M.