I’m Out Of Superlatives

by Jeff Clark on Mar 21, 2008 9:35 AM EDT in Articles Comment 22 comments

The needle is on empty. I’ve got nothing left. I’ve written every last glowing, positive, gleeful word I know in association with this team and none of it seems to properly do it justice. I simply cannot explain how blessed and honored I feel to be a fan of this team right now.

I can only imagine what might happen if they go all the way and win the championship. I might fall into a happy coma with a Joker grin cemented on my face. Or maybe I’ll just start babbling a flood of stream of consciousness words that make no sense. Of course, nobody reading this site will much care because you will all be so giddy with your own forms of celebration.

This waiting for the playoffs is getting tiresome. It feels a little like being a kid around Thanksgiving time, knowing that we’re going to get something good for Christmas, but not being exactly sure what it will be. Sure, a good run in the playoffs will be a lot of fun. If the team loses in the ECF or the Finals, I’ll be disappointed but I’ll understand and look forward to doing it all over next year. But what if…?

I can’t even really think about it right now. It is too early and I have to keep telling myself to enjoy the ride.

The bottom line is that it is all happening right now. My favorite non-Celtic ever became a Celtic this offseason. The greatest Celtic of my generation is still here, having one of his best years. And just for good measure, one of the best shooters ever is part of the mix too. Jumble them up together with a group of talented supporting cast members that play their parts and buy into the ubuntu mentality and you’ve got yourself a very special team.

Again, try as I might, I can’t find the words that truly express how good this feels right now. It is amazing that a group of people I’ve never met playing a game for a living could have such an effect on me. Part of it is having experienced all the lows with this team over the last 20 or so years. Part of it is the effect this blog has had in making me a more passionate and downright obsessive fan. But mostly I think it is just the effect of a sports fan seeing his team reach heights that he only dreams about most of his life.

I just can’t put it into words, but thankfully I don’t have to. If you are reading these words, chances are you know exactly what I’m trying to say. Ain’t it great?

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The bottom line is that it is all happening right now. My favorite non-Celtic ever became a Celtic this offseason. The greatest Celtic of my generation is still here, having one of his best years. And just for good measure, one of the best shooters ever is part of the mix too.

exactly how i feel! nice piece, i think it sums up how most if not all celtic fans are feeling. you hit the nail on the head with me right there. good effort.

by celticmaestro on Mar 21, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I fully agree, I am running out of thought to describe this. When the green won last night the only words I could think of were the quote made famous by the Great Eddie Andelman “I BELIEVE”

by SShoreFan on Mar 21, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

jeff, for a guy running out of words, you’re doing ok. so are the c’s and the rest of us. ya gotta love thom t and kg and posey for the d and you know what, old sam doesn’t really look too bad on d. i do believe he had 1 or 2 blocked shots last night.

by nazzbo on Mar 21, 2008 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well Jeff,

You can write an article about WHAT IF? What if we don’t make the trade for Ray Allen? What if we don’t make the trade for Kevin Garnett? Where would we be……

Remember where we were last year this time! We were talking about lottery, we were talking about Greg Oden and Kevin Durant.

Then we found out we had the 5th pick in the draft!!! How worse could things have been at the time!!! Take us back a year…. Take us back to where every Celtic fan thought the world was coming to an end…….

Is this a dream a year later???

by Ancient Red on Mar 21, 2008 9:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

we’re clicking right now-even when we have an off night shooting. I think that with a few more games you’ll really start to see Cassell and House play well together. Eddie should benefit hugely from having Sam on the floor. I’d like to see PJ getting going a bit more especially since Perk has come back to earth and is not playing at the level he was a few weeks ago but overall what is there to quibble about on this team? Powe and baby give them solid post up options off the bench and Cassell can also post up most guys he plays against. Looking ahead to next year I would love to see us get another big man who can play on the blocks. I also think we need a big guard who can defend the williams, Pauls, Billups etc. How would Elton Brand look in green? If we got a strong post player to compliment garnett we would be unstoppable.

by Red2 on Mar 21, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff said: “Or maybe Iâ€™ll just start babbling a flood of stream of consciousness words that make no sense.”

Wouldn’t be the first time. ;)

by Eeyore III on Mar 21, 2008 9:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ZING!

nice

by Jeff Clark on Mar 21, 2008 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What about that Sam i am guy, I really think he does not fit in and whenever he goes in, all he thinks of is shoot…

oooops, sorry wrong topic, I was just nitpicking some other Celticfans out there who can still think of the negative vibes about this team despite the strong showing….unbelievable.. :D

by bopna on Mar 21, 2008 10:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great article as usual Jeff. This team has taken to heart the phrase “Just Win Baby”. Anyone who does not think KG is the MVP is just a babbling talking head.
KG has resurrected a franchise with his mere presence. And PP is a close second for his dedication and play.

by scndtony on Mar 21, 2008 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Last night I thought, “Well, now it seems that people are finally realizing how good this Celtics team is!” Then I realized it has happened to me too. From last ~~October~~ May to the present has seemed like a blur. Sixty-eight games into the season and the C’s are at fifty-five wins? The sheer number of ways this team beats opponents is borderline ridiculous. I’m feelin’ it. I’m with you Jeff…I can’t stop grinning.

by webmaster on Mar 21, 2008 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It feels weird to say this but I disagree…

I feel like I am past the point of enjoying this, although I am.

I am at the point right now where anything less than a title would be a complete and utter disappointment.

by rickyfan3.0... on Mar 21, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Success is the journey. I enjoy every one of these games. Cassell and Brown are the perfect puzzle pieces for this team. PJ blocked a shot on a fast break last night that jumped me out of the seat. Cassell is enjoying himself. My man Leon is the guy I want at my back in a dark alley. What fun…

by johnnymost on Mar 21, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m enjoying the ride… Isn’t that the point?
And the C’s still have much to work to do. Sam & PJ have to be worked in… Playoff rotations have to be worked out… Here’s hoping the starters play just enough to finish out strong, but not enough to burn them out… I want to see alot of Big Baby in these last games.

by LuckyNumber07 on Mar 21, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Here’s what concerns me. I now think we are on a collision course with the Lakers in the Finals. If the Lakers get healthy I’m not sure we can beat them. If the Cs have one glaring weakness it is in the head coaching spot. And, as much as I hate to admit this, Phil Jackson is a great coach for that team. Another concern is the C’s ability to turn things around in one year. The NBA is a tough sport and I don’t think a team has ever gone from being so low in the cellar to winning a championship in one year. It usually takes a couple years. Typically, a team has to reach the Conference Finals in the first year and then the Finals the next year.

by The Real Large James on Mar 21, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff…we’ve all been watching and making sure that you don’t tank at the end of the season..so far so good…nice post..watching this team has been a joy..

by Fastbreak on Mar 21, 2008 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Suns and O’Neal seem to have figured things out. I look for them to emerge from the West while beating the Lakers to do so.

by Celtsfansince55 on Mar 21, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

CF you in Budapest these days?

by The Real Large James on Mar 21, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ll worry about the finals when they get here for now I’m just enjoying the ride. Let’s get our rotations set for the playoffs.

by Birdbrain on Mar 21, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Even as a guy who just posts comments on this blog, I also feel like I’ve run out of things to say—or more accurately, that I usually don’t have anything new or unique to add most times.

I think what happens to fans when a team is winning so consistently is similar to what happens between old friends or happily married couples. We can spend hours together in total silence, and enjoy it thoroughly. We have an unspoken understanding. Life is good. No need for words.

by Cousin It on Mar 21, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks for keeping me on point guys – I’ll just take it game by game and give it 110% and leave it all out on the floor

by Jeff Clark on Mar 21, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don’t buy into the “Lakers are the best team in the NBA” mantra that is out there. Mark Jackson has been saying it for two months now. I don’t see it. Their bench is significantly better than ours. Odom will not show up. We waxed them twice, albeit before the Gasol trade, but hey had Bynum then. I hope we do play them so the debate can be settled.

by celty86 on Mar 22, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs