Random Weekend Thoughts
by Jeff Clark on Mar 6, 2010 11:48 PM EST
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PrintNothing really worth its own post but some random thoughts to share just 'cause.
- Call me crazy but I feel like Finley will have a PJ Brown moment in the playoffs. I think Brown, after he got his legs under him, was a perfect fit and really helped our big man rotation in the playoffs in 08, and Finley doesn't exactly fill a defined need and I doubt he has much long-term impact. But at some point, I feel like he'll be called upon to make a play and I have a lot of confidence that because of his experience, he'll calmly make the play like it was a walk in the park.
- So the Nets beat the Knicks by 20. I think New York is a fundamentally flawed team and prone to big collapses, but I also think that the Nets were not really as bad as their record indicated. That said, it doesn't take the C's off the hook for that loss. It was still the low point in the season. Hopefully we can keep the streak going and keep it going when we face some of the better teams.
- It is going to be odd seeing the Wizards without their version of the big 3. They would seem to be easy pickings, but since the deadline they've strung together some wins based on young legs and inspired play. So I hope we don't look past them.
- Hello March Madness, I missed you.
- Love the following quote by Doc.
"Yeah, so we're old," said Rivers. "We don't mind. We could be young (and stupid) or old and dignified, like us."
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If they tack on a few more to this three-game win streak,
they’ll probably get to go back to being known as “experienced” rather than “old.”
-sw
Growing up in the Weinman household, you learn two rules very quickly if you aspire to reach double-digits in the years-of-age category: Hate thy Knick, hate thy Yankee.
Go Celtics, Go Dodgers. -sw
by Steve Weinman on Mar 6, 2010 11:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I always thought
“experienced” was just a euphemism, and guys like the Big 3 were called “OGs”
Well, as long as the Celtics start winning games, I’ll call them whatever they care to be called, if anything other than championship-calibur contenders. : )
by Tai on Mar 7, 2010 3:23 AM EST up reply actions
Reagonomics
What was it that Reagan said when questioned about his age and could he handle the presidency? Something to the effect of " I have no intention of exploiting my running mates youth and lack of experience".Doc has every intention of doing it and got a jump with this comment.
Slightly off...
Reagan had no intention of exploiting his “opponent`s” youth/lack of experience.
Nope
Reagan said, “I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” It was absolutely hysterical. Mondale was completely caught off guard with the remark and never quite recovered in the second debate after clearly making Reagan seem unprepared and ‘old’ during the first one.
Doc is Getting What He Wants
It’s really simple. Doc gets the over 30 crowd and the players coach themselves. So during the summer when it’s draft time, let’s forgo any talk of who we should draft. They’ll just be sitting on the bench in street clothes.
Regarding Finley, I’ve always liked him as a player. If everyone is healthy however, where does he play? Wouldn’t he be the 11th guy on the bench?
The Knicks are a mess. I don’t quite understand that they aren’t more competitive with the players they have. And the Nets are missing something. They should have a much better record with the players they have.
March Madness without UCLA, UNC, and probably UCONN. First time since 65?
Doc likes to hang...
…with players he played against (KG, Finley and maybe Ray). LOL
It looks like they got Finley for his character and the ability to stretch the floor.
pretty simple
if Rondo decides to play defense,his choice,and Sheed decides to play at all,his choice= WE WIN….the competition ain’t that tough….if these guys don’t play=we lose 1st round
gotta have shots to get points
he went what 2 for 4
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
"…traded as many times this summer as a bad hooker’s phone number at a Vegas convention of Proctologists ."
by remembering9ergods on Mar 7, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
point is if you dont get shots you cant score.
“Hmmm - Did Bill Walker really only go for 4 points in 27 minutes versus the Nets? :) "
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
"…traded as many times this summer as a bad hooker’s phone number at a Vegas convention of Proctologists ."
by remembering9ergods on Mar 7, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Totally Out Of Context
I don’t remember reading or anyone mentioning that when Perk blocks a shot it stays in play and is usually pickup up by a Celtic. Reminds one of another Celtic from the past.
"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn
compare perk to russ? really?
you say they’re similiar, in the aspect that perks an extremely poor manversion of russel. and perks not young, either. he’s been in league 7 years I beleive after being drafted out of HS.
the few, the proud, the boston celtics
by bleedgreen34 on Mar 7, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Misunderstood
In no way am I trying to compare Perk to Bill Russell. Russell’s blocked shots were classified as passes because he kept the ball in play. I’m just saying that Perk’s blocks also stay in play and usually end up in Celtis possession.
"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn
He is not comparing, he says only reminds him of.
Perk is not as a good passer as Sir Bill. With his built, Perk can be at least a Alonzo Mourning shot-blocker. Mourning was a good shot-blocker because he blocks it at the direction of his teammates igniting a fast break. Consider it a pass, a volleyball pass. I wish Perk masters that, he’s still young considering he’s been here 7 years.
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell
Yes, intimidation is the key to domination.
by Marjun Raposon on Mar 7, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
yup we're older with finley
however i think we are better with finley. at 6’7 he can give us a decent sized SG/SF to pair with daniels(6’6) if we choose. daniels doesnt have a good 3 point shot and neither does tony allen, in fact he has probably the ugliest shot ive ever seen. finley is a career 37% shooter from 3 and a 81% FT shooter. maybe the plan is to have nate and finley shoot the 3’s and play rasheed down low more(i hope).
finley is also a decent defender still giving us 4 adequate defenders who can cover PG,SG and SF. finley and daniels can be used for the bigger players and nate and tony for the quicker players.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
"…traded as many times this summer as a bad hooker’s phone number at a Vegas convention of Proctologists ."
by remembering9ergods on Mar 7, 2010 10:46 AM EST reply actions
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