Big Baby Returns to the Garden
by Jeff Clark on Jan 23, 2012 6:14 AM EST
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PrintGlen Davis is making his return to Boston tonight. He's wondering if he's going to "get some love" from us.
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"I don’t know, I hope so, I hope they give me love,’’ Davis told Orlando-area reporters yesterday. "I was there for a long time. I think they will. I will probably get some boos. Wherever the situation was [right], that’s where I was going.’’ Celtics fans welcomed Perkins back warmly because his trade was so unpopular. Davis, however, produced poorly last season and his uneven play was one of the reasons the Celtics didn’t push him to re-sign him. "If they play a video [tribute] or something, it will be kind of a [tearjerker],’’ he said. "I don’t think I’ll cry if they cheer, but if they play that song, ‘I Remember You,’ I mean that’s a sad song, who doesn’t cry over that?’’
I honestly don't know if the team will do some sort of tribute video. They didn't for Leon Powe. I don't think they did for Tony Allen. So I kind of doubt it.
So how will you greet Big Baby (or if you aren't at the game, how would you greet him if you were)?
If you are wondering, put me down for a respectful 30 seconds of clapping, without going over the top. I was happy to see him go, but I'll always smile when I think back on Shrek & Donkey.
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Uh?
A tiny bit, at most.
BBD did not become a significant contributor until the 2008-2009 season.
NBA Officiating - Corrupt? Incompetent? Which is worse? Does it matter? It sucks.
This is unfair
He was on the team. He traveled with them. He was probably on the second team in scrimmages giving the first team fits
The team we see on the court at game time is a product of the chemistry and bonds created off the court. It’s not always about in game statistics which is always a lagging indicator and would have never predicted how BBD gave us a great 08-09 season. Give the guy a break. He contributed and it was significant in getting that ring.
+1
He is a part of that ring so a part of our history. I was not sad to see him traded either, but he deserves some appreciation for being a part of a great memory. Remember all of his smiles during the victory rides through the city? No matter where he plays he will always have a Celtics ring on his finger.
He played 15 minutes of mop up time in Game 6 of the 2008 Finals.
But…..the fans should give him a brief standing O.
Standing O..
And I was not one of his supporters. However, the fact remains that he provided with very decent play and tons of energy through his years in Boston.
23 votes for booing? Really?
Standing O
I was at OKC game and the Jumbotron tribute to Perk was perfect. Perk was crushed to be traded from Celts. He played hard when we got the championship. But one of the reasons Perk was traded was he wasn’t going to accept (Celtics version) a hometown discount to stay. Same with Glen Davis. He played with emotion, took a lot of charges, hustled – all plus qualities. He deserves a warm reception.
Having said that, we got the best of the deal.
I think a standing O...
is deserved for a player of Perkins talent and contribution over the years with the C’s and respectfully clapping at the least would be fitting for a player of Babys talent and contribution for the C’s over the years.
It will be nice to see Baby back in Boston, but as one who was hoping the C’s could trade Baby last offseason to upgrade the back up power forward position was happy the Bass trade was made.
Considering Bass is a bit taller, has a longer wingspan, is more athletic, has better finishing skills around the rim on offense, a better perimeter jumper, plays bigger and is more mature I think he is closer to a proto typical power forward then Baby ever was.
I think the Bass for Baby was one of Ainges best trades and when all is said and done it can possibly turn out to be a steal for the C’s and a trade considering Bass age and talent, that can not just help the C’s short term this year, but also long term as the C’s seek to rebuild.
I miss Shrek and Donkey, especially Donkey. We could use his offense in the 2nd unit.
Hopefully Baby doesn’t pull his shorts down after he gets called for a foul tonight! (;
Welcome back Glen.
by Pietrus & Cream on Jan 23, 2012 9:53 AM EST reply actions
+1 ....
he worked hard while he was here (mostly) made some stupid mistakes (breaking his hand), helped us win a banner and was paid well…but he never respected the Celtic uniform and the tradition and he always seemed like he wanted to be somewhere else …..so I don’t think about him much….I almost forgot who I was talking about right now….oh yeah…..that big baby guy
Next!!
Is it Soup Yet?
While
Baby was certainly frustrating to watch at times, he helped us win a ring, and while his head wasn’t always right, I never questioned his desire. For better or worse, he put it all out there, and I will take that over modern NBA apathy any day of the week.
Maybe I would applaud, but I’m not standing up for anybody on another squad, including Perk.
"Chemistry is something that you don't just throw in a frying pan and mix it up with another something and throw something on top of that and then fry it up and put in a tortilla and put it in microwave, heat it up, give it to you and expect it to taste good. You know? If y'all don't know what I'm talking about then you can't cook and this doesn't concern you."
by KGHurtYourFeelings on Jan 23, 2012 10:57 AM EST reply actions
I frequently
heard this criticism of Baby. And i never agreed. Baby complained because his role was never clearly defined…and it wasn’t.
But he gave 100%, and he wanted, more than anything, for the Celtics to win.
Sure, he was emotional, but I’ll take emotion over apathy any day of the week.
"Chemistry is something that you don't just throw in a frying pan and mix it up with another something and throw something on top of that and then fry it up and put in a tortilla and put it in microwave, heat it up, give it to you and expect it to taste good. You know? If y'all don't know what I'm talking about then you can't cook and this doesn't concern you."
by KGHurtYourFeelings on Jan 23, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Baby complained because he wanted to be the primary option off the bench the last couple years when new guys were brought in. Fact is, Baby’s role never changed he just thought it would or wanted it to. He reminded me of Mark Blount developing that outside J and then not really filling the shoes the team needed. I’d take Baby over Blount any game.
when I heard the Magic took Baby I thought to myself “SUCKERRRRSSSSSSS”
Oh really?
Thanks for sharing what the “facts” are, since when you are not trolling internet message boards, you apparently counsel Big Baby.
"Chemistry is something that you don't just throw in a frying pan and mix it up with another something and throw something on top of that and then fry it up and put in a tortilla and put it in microwave, heat it up, give it to you and expect it to taste good. You know? If y'all don't know what I'm talking about then you can't cook and this doesn't concern you."
by KGHurtYourFeelings on Jan 23, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Standing ovation
He was se the heart of our bench and the sixth man. He was always cheerful and funny.
D**n it, the least he deserved is an ovation.
Go, Baby, go!
I don't follow rules, I let the rules follow me.
Standing O
Lets face it our record without BBD isnt enough to justify that he didnt make a difference.
by The green mamba on Jan 23, 2012 2:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Standing O
House did, with a prolonged “EDDIE! EDDIE! EDDIE!” chant.
There was a window last year where it looked like Davis could be a consistent 15/7 player with some low post moves and a turnaround. Too bad it didn’t stick and fell apart during the playoffs.
bbd
makes me laugh that people wanna boo this guy because he wasn’t a kg type player. guy is 6ft 4 and guarding centers. hes over matched by the height of most players but he hustled and played hard. give the guy some love man , he was part of the title team. ill show you love bbd or anyone else whos part of the team. boo him but yet you cheer for scal who was prolly the worst player to play on the team.
I think that the vote spread....
speaks well to the Boston fan base. I’m impressed so many are so approving. I know he has been a polarizing figure for a portion of his career.
Just hope he keeps his pants on
Didja see him drop trou when he didn’t like a foul call the other night?
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