JR Frustrated But Learning

by Jeff Clark on Oct 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Pretty standard fare for a rookie (from the Globe):

"I'm not going to lie," Giddens said after Friday's practice. "I'm a little frustrated right now because it's hard to pick up on things and I'm not picking up on them as fast as I would like. But that's part of being a rookie.
"The older guys tell me that's how it is as a young guy. You've got to come here and stay positive."

Doesn't sound like Doc is worried though:

So Giddens "is behind because he doesn't know any of our" plays, Rivers said. "All the young guys are (behind) because of that. He's getting better each day but he has a long way to go.
"The problem usually with young guys is coaches have patience and they don't. He wants it now so he gets frustrated. It's going to take a while, but I'm not in a hurry so it's not a big deal for me."

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I can’t wait to see him play, but I don’t think it’s necessarily the best idea for him to be presenting his struggles, flat out saying that he’s struggling.

It should more be along the lines of: “I’m doing everything I can to learn the playbook, however, being a rookie, there is going to be some frustration there as I continue to grow.”

I don’t hear Billy Walker complaining.

by Greg on Oct 4, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions

Doc not worrying = Giddens is not expected to get much playing time maybe?

by greenwise on Oct 4, 2008 2:17 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe its good that he’s admitting frustration. Before he can grow, he needs a little humility. All these young guys come in having been numero uno, and now they have to move without the ball and have to defend. Its got to be eye-popping.

by VT Bill on Oct 4, 2008 7:16 AM EDT reply actions

He needs to step his game up, 1st round pick.

by Champzilla on Oct 4, 2008 8:03 AM EDT reply actions

Walker’s got a huge opportunity, if he’s really playing so well, to get some playing time while Miles serves his suspension. But he put his time in up here, while injured and before his contract, soaking up what he could.

Giddens I bet wouldn’t be quite so far behind and intimidated if he’d either signed earlier or just showed up and worked out with the team earlier anyway.

by clover on Oct 4, 2008 8:46 AM EDT reply actions