Practice Notes

by Jeff Clark on Jan 29, 2009 5:07 PM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Scott Souza has some notes from practice: (Side note: Isn't it funny that Scott Souza devotes a lot of time writing an article about the Celtics and Pistons but all I care about is the throwaway notes at the end. This is what happens when you follow a team this closely.)

Few other practice notes today as the players were quick to head to Hanscom for the flight and All-Star reserves not announced for another couple of hours.

Brian Scalabrine was not seen on the floor and presumably did not make the trip. … Rondo continued to fulfill his pact with Kevin Garnett and took extra shots after practice before racing to the training room (in an attempt to avoid All-Star questions from reporters, perhaps?). … Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens also did a fair amount of extra shooting from the corner, while Ray Allen went through his typical shooting routine. … Tony Allen looked fine one day after returning from a three-week absence due to a sprained ankle.

Keep shooting 'em Rajon.

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Rondo's J

I’ve read here more than a few times that he’ll never be even adequate. I think he’s making some good strides and by this time next season he’ll be a 15 pt scorer with an average mid range jumper and the occasional 3. By the way 10 3’s for someone with no jumper.

'We circle all the games' - KG

by Birdbrain on Jan 29, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions

Next Task for Rajon

A free-throw pact with Ray Allen…

by kozlodoev on Jan 29, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions

A man was lost in NY City, trying to get to a concert. He spied an old man selling chestnuts on the corner. He pulled up his car, rolled down the window and shouted “How do I get to Carnegie Hall?”

The old man replied: “Practice, practice.”

So it is with Rondo. As for free throws, I’m told that Larry Bird shot 500 a day, every day.

by Brickowski on Jan 29, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions

Bill Bradley

He used to end his practice session by making 25 consecutive free-throws. If he made 24 and missed the next he would start over again.

by TrueGreen on Jan 29, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions

Free throw practice

Honestly, the how is not a factor. As long as he works on it :)

- Dirk

by Kiorrik on Jan 30, 2009 6:38 AM EST up reply actions

Rajon/Free Throws

I really don’t think he is a poor free-throw shooter and yes, he should practice, and he probably does, but I don’t think that is the answer. He often misses the first and makes the second. I think he doesn’t take enough time on the first to concentrate and let the adrenaline wear off a bit. Usually when he goes to the line it’s after a pretty good hit. He just needs to take a little time to calm down. As kozlodoev said above maybe this is a place where Ray could help him with the mental aspect. I’m sure he’s probably been told already.

by TrueGreen on Jan 29, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions