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The Cs don't depress me at all, but some of the so-called fan base does.



As a long time Celtics fan, one who has followed the team through the triumphs of the Bird years, and the subsequent trials and tribulations of the past two decades, [ mostly trials ] I have a hard time coming to grips with a certain segment of the so-called Cs fan base, who are constantly carping, whining and complaining about every incident that happens over the length of the season, particularly after a loss or more than one.

It took exactly one year for Danny Ainge and co. to turn the entire team around, after years of mediocrity and worse, in order for the Cs to raise banner no.17. Savour that.

 We missed out on no.18, or at least the chance to really compete for it due to a serious injury to K.Garnett last year, but it was still an excellent season, all told.

This season has had its share of ups and downs, and I won't go into all the details all over again, as they're well known to the entire fan base, which include a number of fluke and otherwise injuries and illnesses. In spite of the pitfalls and pratfalls that the team has been going through, we are still a winning team, and if the entire team can stay healthy for the balance of the season and reach the playoffs in good health, we will be able to compete with any of the top teams in the east and west, and will have a decent shot at winning no.18. What more can you possibly demand of a team?

We have potentially the finest starting five in the NBA, helath and injury apart, and potentially the finest bench as well, given the same parameters, which we have not as yet enjoyed this season.

I'm delighted that Ray Allan was not traded in the end, and look forward to the big three hoisting banner no.18, with the torch eventually being passed to Rondo, Perk, and whomever ever else will be in the mix in the coming years.

Eddy House was an excellent asset to the team for the past 2 1/2 seasons, and I'm saddened to see him traded, but hopefully the man who he was traded for, Nate Robinson, will be the spark that lights the fire under the 2nd unit, now that the health conditions have started to clear up.

Remember, when a player is injured and is out for a length of time, it takes time for his rythym to return to what it was before, and it takes time for a line or shift to gain back the tempo. Any player can have a bad game at any given time, and there is just so much criticism and negativity heaped upon a player or unit that is totally unneccessary.

Be positive and enjoy the balance of the season, as it looks to be a very interesting and hard fought one.

 

Lygafe

Lionel Gaffen/ Fotomix.

Be respectful and keep it clean. Thanks.

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I think I'm one of those people who depress you ...

and I do apologize. Sometimes I let frustration get the best of me. Sometimes, I think, I get TOO invested in this team, which is bad. Anyway, there were lots of positives in last night’s game — KG looked good, Ray was hot, Perk was rebounding — and I’ll try harder to focus on those things from now on. Thanks for your post.

by rocknrollforyoursoul on Feb 19, 2010 7:16 PM EST reply actions  

Great post.

I’ve felt this way for a long time especially reading this blog but this does a nice job addressing the issue!

Go Cs! Bring us the trophy!

by Push on Feb 19, 2010 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

While were on the positive tip…Anyone else notice the extra effort from Glenn Davis the other night. He was crashing hard and often keeping balls alive, mixing it up. Keep an eye on him tonight…someone got to him ( or lets hope he got to himself!). Hope he keeps it up that kind of effort and energy is key to our success. Good post, I agree with everything you said. At the end of the day we are still loaded just have a few warts!

by DJlives on Feb 19, 2010 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

Completely Agree

Glenn Davis is an awesome hustle player. No one would expect that from a guy his size, but he is such a great player overall.

by Brewnami on Feb 19, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

soooooooo agree

fan base has a problem, too entitled with all the success of boston teams the last decade

by Warrior Spirit on Feb 20, 2010 12:27 AM EST reply actions  

I have little belief that this team can win a championship.

I think Ray Allen should have been traded if there was a trade that would get us young talent out there. If K-Mart was available and we passed up on him, that’s just plain stupid.

But that being said, now that we’re locked in with the team we have, I’m not going to complain. No point. I’ll watch, I’ll cheer, I may even hope every once in a while.

But don’ call me a “so-called fan” because I’m not blindly optimistic. We all knew about the window when the trade happened. Just because I think it’s closed doesn’t make me fairweather or fake. If I left, it would, but here I am, with little hope, because watching 4 or 5 years of futility (even if it’s futility while we get to the playoffs) while building a contender is what makes a year like 2008 all the more special.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Feb 20, 2010 12:58 AM EST reply actions  

Well said!

This team as currently constituted can compete with any team in the league, and I look forward to them doing so. I totally agree with your assessment of last year. Considering KG’s injury, it was a GREAT season. 62-20, gimme a break. Taking the eventual Eastern Conference champs to game 7. Great season. With KG, playing like we were before his injury we would’ve won it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No joke.

by TheCooz on Feb 20, 2010 1:53 AM EST reply actions  

Really fantastic post

Keep the positive perpective Lionel!
Enjoy the season and post season.

by Warrior Spirit on Feb 20, 2010 11:19 AM EST reply actions  

Rec'd

Even though I’m not a celtic fan, but I really hate fans like that in all sports…. Sure its important for the players and coaches to not accept losses…. but when fans make mountains outta molehills, something wrong.

I don’t mind passionate fans at all, but really freaking out after every loss, or in some cases every little play, is just gonna give you a heart attack. No team is gonna be perfect 100% of the time, and as we saw with the Patriots, even if you aren perfect the whole season, it doesnt mean anything!

So please fans of sports in general, save your hyperbolic rants for the Playoffs at least!

In Kobe we trust!

by robi s on Feb 22, 2010 4:33 AM EST reply actions  

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