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Peter Stringer writes:

Who cares about practice? The big story today: Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins all shaved their heads, matching Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in the dome department. But follicles weren't the only thing that challenged the starters today; they dropped two scrimmage games, one to the white team and one to the gray team, while team white (second unit) won both of its scrimmages. Maybe hair isn't so bad after all.

Pierce won't say if he'll be staying bald just for training camp or if he'll go the entire season. "Maybe we should have a poll on Celtics.com," Pierce told reporters.

Would we ever deny The Truth? Ask and ye shall receive, Paul. Look for the poll on the homepage shortly and pictures are hopefully coming soon in this blog as well.

Also, Rajon Rondo and Glen "Big Baby" Davis updated their blogs today. 

 

Baby

In case you missed it, Big Baby was hit by a car yesterday.  It's ok, the car is fine.

ROME — I’ve got a little tip for you today. When you’re in Rome, watch the cars. They will knock you out.

I was walking to go meet the guys to get something to eat and — this is no lie — a car really hit me. I was crossing the street, and then guy slows down to come around a corner and — boom. The guy was like, "Oh, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.'’ I swear it happened.

But the car was so small. He kind of hit me on the thigh, but it didn’t even hurt at all. I mean, it was one of those small cars that just fits two people. You see them all over here.

I told my mom I got hit by a car, and she was like, "Oh, lord, are you hurt?'’ I told her, "No, mom, I’m way bigger than the car.'’

The guy knew it, too. When he got out, he checked his car first to see if it was OK. It was fine. No insurance claims or anything like that. Everything’s intact. I just kept walking.

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There having too much fun here!!! Sorry but I don’t like it….

This is trainnig camp….These players are suppose to be sweaty and leaving there souls on the court….

We don’t have banner 17 yet…and I’m getting disgruntled about how they are all singing Kumbaya…..

Doc better make sure these players are ready…. To me they don’t seem hungry except when they are eating octopus…..

They need to be in a sweat box gym getting themselves ready….before they get slapped upside the head once the season starts……

Maybe it’s me and my own coaching philosophy, but I’m not happy hearing about what a wonderful time they are having…..

Getting along is one thing…. but it has to be done on the court…

by Ancient Red on Oct 3, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Relax Red. If they can’t have fun traveling in Italy, something is seriously wrong with the world.

by Mr Freeze on Oct 3, 2007 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Red,
I recall one year during the reign of the original Big 3 when the ENTIRE team grew mustaches! It’s all a part of bonding.

by Cousin It on Oct 3, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s nothing to me, but for those who were looking for a nickname alternative to the Big Three, you can now use the Bald Three (or Five, if you’d prefer).

by no kidding on Oct 3, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

big baby is priceless- eating octopi- getting hit by a car and worrying about the car. if scalabrine shaves his head, please leave him in italy.

by nazzbo on Oct 3, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, okay, okay, we get it. Chemistry issues will not be a problem. From Baby eating squid octopi to players shaving their heads this is getting a little too sophomoric.

Heck if Toronto with Bosh, a new point, new or newer coach, a top rookie draft pick and several other changes can go from the joke of the NBA to Atlantic division winner and top 4 record in the East, then the Big 3 should be able to accomplish that and more.

What’s tomorrow’s headline: rookie wears green dress and high heals to practice?

by docextension on Oct 3, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s the chemistry on the court that counts. As Coach Wooden would say, practice the right way. Stay healthy, work as a unit. Focus and what needs to happen this year.

No water balloon fights. If someone like Gerald Green wants to study all the dunks ever made in the dunk contest so be it. Be smart, it is all about Banner 17 all the time.

Not only should we be one of the most talented teams in the league, we had better be one of the most intelligent.

by docextension on Oct 3, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Um…what’s wrong with them having fun together as a team? That’s a good thing. Don’t you bond with your friends when you have a good time? I’d be worried if they were all miserable in Italy. They have to play together for 82 games. I want them to enjoy being around one another. If they all hate each other, it will be a long season and they won’t win. If they like one another, they’ll go the extra parque for one another.

Based on reports I’ve heard, all the scrimmages have been close games. Rondo hit the game winning shot in one scrimmage. There are good reports coming out of Italy, both on and off the court.

I’m glad Big Baby survived the car crash. Hopefully he can also take someone like Shaq running into him, too.

by Green Bear on Oct 4, 2007 7:59 AM EDT reply actions  

I’m all for having fun, however it better not come at the expense of losing focus on #17.

The Celtics have been nothing short of ugly the past few seasons. Part of me think this is to paint a rosey picture for the sake of painting one. Secondly, critics were saying the bench and “chemistry” would be the main issues (I will add injuries or the threat of them).

I think some of these guys are bending over backwards to try to prove chemistry won’t be an issue. I don’t need that. As I said, look at the Raptors and they have gone further with less based on fundamental focused basketball, not finger painting.

I’m not against the commadare at all it just sounds a little too much over the top for what needs to get done this year.

by docextension on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

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