Re: Davis A Time Bomb Say Cavalier Folk

[Kim Malo <kimmalo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ah yes, another article putting agenda ahead of credibility. It's not that 
I disagree with Ray's subject line. It's got to be a big concern based on 
Ricky's history, much though I like what I've seen of him so far. The point 
is more how long the fuse is and what it takes to light it rather than if 
one exists. I even agree with the point below that this deal was against 
Obie's wishes. At the same time...

At 11:21 AM 1/11/2004, wayray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Akkron Daily or Beacon
> Posted on Sat, Jan. 10, 2004
>
>         Windhorst on the Cavs
> ...Silas knows such things will happen again in Boston. Celtics general 
> manager Danny Ainge traded for Davis against coach Jim O'Brien's wishes. 
> O'Brien's retort has been to not start him and reduce his minutes, and it 
> looks as if he's not going to change his m!
>  ind anytime soon...

First, the against his wishes pretty clearly had a lot more to do with who 
he was losing than who he was getting. I'm coming to respect Danny's eye 
for talent, particularly after Jiri, but his understanding of the 
importance of chemistry reminds me that he's the coach who got a very 
public towel thrown in his face. But back to Obie. His *retort* has been 
not to start him and he's playing less? What's he supposed to do, bench 
Pierce to play him (and yes, you could swing Pierce to his natural position 
at SF but we need Jiri's basketball IQ on the court more than that would 
allow)? I might do it at times, but COME ON, at least recognize that that's 
the main reason. Instead, nope, gotta be that Ricky's coming in off the 
bench and playing less JUST so Obie fan get back at Danny. Couldn't 
possibly be any other reason.
*sheesh*
Kim