As the Celtics Pursue One Title, Gerald Chases Another
by Steve Weinman on Jan 17, 2008 11:25 PM EST
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With Celtics fans rightfully consumed by the boys' chase for their seventeenth banner in June, it is worth noting that one former member of the green and white will be looking to keep the pace by getting his own this coming February.
That's right, folks: According to the Timberwolves' website, Gerald Green will be returning to defend his dunk contest title at All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.
Sadly, Gerald's victory in the contest was one of the highlights of the Celtics' season a year ago. Getting to root simply for "no injuries to our guys, because they will be needed for the meaningful games" will be a pleasure. Because, of course, it means that there will be meaningful games.
Meanwhile, I'll be boosting Gerald in the slam dunk contest because he did provide one of last year's few bright spots, and -- let's face it -- the kid still has incredible athleticism.
If only he could have Paul Pierce back to lob him the best off-the-side-of-the-backboard pass you'll ever see again.
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it seems as if this is the only thing gerald works on.. :(
by swebb87 on Jan 18, 2008 6:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
he wont be able to win it without the captain’s advice, he better start sending paul some “please help me with my dunks again” texts :D
by crownsy on Jan 18, 2008 7:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This kid shows what I don’t know about the NBA. I thought we were giving up a future all star. But after watching Travis Outlaw Wed, who has one more year in the league (doesn’t he), maybe Gerald still has a chance to be real good. What a surprise (to me) that he’s nailed to the bench on a train wreck like the Wolves.
These kids must be stupid because any good athlete can be a good defender. They all want to play and good D will get you minutes and still they don’t get it. I wonder how Gerald would be under the added example of KG and Ray. Oh well, we’ll never know.
by Wildblu1 on Jan 18, 2008 8:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
good luck gerald- i really mean it. if ever a kid came out too early, it was you. i hope whatever it is that you are lacking to make it in the bigs isn’t terminal, because if it is you may have a nice career as a harlem globetrotter.
by nazzbo on Jan 18, 2008 9:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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