Powe vs. Davis Gets Chippy

by Jeff Clark on Nov 3, 2007 3:41 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

A seemingly innocuous workout today was spiced by a battle between Glen Davis and Leon Powe. The two were working in a drill after the regular session when Davis decided he’d taken too many hits from the latter.

The rookie began yelling at Powe, who listened for a while then said he was willing to fight if that’s what Davis, nursing a bloody nose, wanted.

"That means they don’t want to," said Doc Rivers, who was speaking at the other end of the court.

The matter was soon cooled, with Paul Pierce and others intervening.

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sounds like a pay-per-view to me… ;)

by Fastbreak on Nov 3, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

that’s not what we need.

by celticmaestro on Nov 3, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

ahhh…so sweet…the fight for minutes in a good team

they better go after Scals…

by Edgar on Nov 3, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

So much for unity!!

Neither of these guys will see time on the court. Veal will take time that either of the kids need/should have.

Too bad he stinks! Teacher’s Pet!!

by BigT1942 on Nov 3, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

Powe would wreck BBD. Probably the wrong guy to mess with.

I can see why these two would tangle; they’re battling for minutes, and Powe is an enforcer, whereas BBD is a little more finesse. It’s good for the rookie to get played tough in practice, so he knows what it’s going to take to compete in the league.

by Roy_Hobbs on Nov 3, 2007 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

i disagree. i like that. love the feistyness between 2 guys battling for minutes and wont back down from anyone. i think thats EXACTLY what we need from these 2, some spirit. When they get on the court theyll take it out on the other team.

by bucknersrevenge on Nov 3, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Other than Perk, Powe would probably be the last person I’d want to make mad.

by iowa plowboy on Nov 3, 2007 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

All is good, as long as it doesn’t linger.

by kozlodoev on Nov 3, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

‘Grown man’ v. ‘Baby’ somehow doesn’t seem fair.

by Neurotic Guy on Nov 3, 2007 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

I wouldn’t make anything of it. These guys are battling hard for playing time… they should get emotional and leave it all out on the floor. I doubt these two would actually throw punches at each other, but in the case of an event, I would put my money on Leon without hesitation.

by CelticBalla32 on Nov 3, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t make anything of it either. Good competition by two men both deserving of meaningful playing time. Ubunto!

by scndtony on Nov 3, 2007 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

You guys are missing the real story. Powe feels threatened by Davis because, let’s face it, Davis is alot better, and is going to take Powe’s minutes away. Powe should be traded or cut, he has no role on this team.

by footey on Nov 3, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

This used to happen all the time when the team was good in the ‘70s and ’80’s. The practice scrimmages were often tougher than the games. I hope Doc can find some playing time for these two. Alot is probably frustration from not playing last night, but this is going to be a fact of life from here on.

by TrueGreen on Nov 3, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

footey, I think you might be right. Davis looks like the better player.

by FrieCod on Nov 3, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

i agree with BigT. scal takes time away from these two guys and they are left to fight it out with each other. it really is a shame.

by nazzbo on Nov 3, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s get ready to rumble.

by bceltfan on Nov 3, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Powe’s reaction reminds me of the Jim Brown story. He’d been heckled by some guy and ended it with a stare and a “Do you think you can kick my ass?”

by Robb @ CelticsBlog on Nov 3, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

Scal is the one who should be cut…strictly on skill set and team need I keep Powe and BBD and use the roster space to sign a legitimate center…won’t happen unfortunately…my patience for Doc viz. this particular rotation is going to be very limited

by Rick Robeys Return on Nov 3, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

I love it! You know me always the optimist but now, I’m through the roof…I used to end all post Keep the Faith, Restore the Pride. As we all needed the help in keeping the Faith through those years, and well those who lived through the dynasty understand the pride. Now I’ll have to think of a new send off, as the faith, and the pride seem to have returned.

by The Real Alaska on Nov 4, 2007 1:02 AM EDT reply actions