After a short break, Im back and blogging again which is relatively exciting for you, the reader, I am sure. My own personal sports world has had a little bit of craziness recently. The Red Sox, as I am sure you may have heard, won the World Series. Its a decently big deal. I hope they resign Lowell but I do not think it is absolutely necesssary like some in Boston think. The feeling around here is that resigning Lowell is life or death. They also think that signing A-Rod would be the biggest mistake the franchise could make. Me? I want to sign both of 'em and plop A Rod over at short. I dont ask for much, I know. The point is, Boston fans are stupid, similarly to the fan bases on a whole of every major sports team. They would boo him for the first few at bats but after a home run or two, all would be forgiven.
Plus the lineup would be
D-Ped
Youk
Ortiz
A-Rod
Manny
Lowell
Drew
V-Tek
Ellsbury / Crisp
Now that is just fun.
On another front, we have the 'Aints. Who are back. The receivers finally remembered how to catch the ball and they are absolutely killing it. Obviously this is fantastic news for everyone involved and the playoffs are within reach.
Both those things are incredible, but they do not hold a candle to the ridiculous display that I had the pleasure of witnessing last night. Those Boston Celtics are back. You had to love the whispers coming out of training camp that the "Big 3" were clicking. You had to love the stories. For example, when in Minnesota, Garnett was always the first in the gym and the last out. On his first day when he showed up early, Pierce had already been there for a half hour, Allen for an entire hour. Garnett said something along the lines of "Well, I guess we are gonna play for real then this year" Just those little things that made me and others think, this team is gonna be fun. They might just be able to dominate.
Thus far? They have shown that they can crush it. They can win the close ones, they can blow out opponents without even blinking. Last night, they crushed Denver's own Big 3, a Big 3 that isnt too shabby at all. 77 - 38 at half? Are you kidding me? It was one hell of a sight. One that I will not soon forget. Honestly, the "look what I found" christmas morning feeling is the only way to describe every single behind the back pass followed by an open slam. Its a great feeling where you just start laughing hysterically because its too fun. If you get a chance, look at the ESPN recap of the game online, Tony Allen has that same hysterical cackle after the Garnett alley-oop. Check it out, you will know exactly what I am talking about. Someone should not be allowed as much fun as Boston fans had last night watching the Pierce, KG, Shuttlesworth show.
The outlook? Well, its great. Right now, Im not sure anyone in the East can play with these guys. But then again, right now it doesnt look like they remember how to lose. I am psyched that by buddy and I locked in a season's worth of tickets to this team at 15 bucks a game. Its awesome, 4th row in the balcony, I feel the resentment from the Celtics sales guy everytime I email him. It is fantastic. Its even a little incredible.
10 comments:
1, the Knicks beat the Nuggets the night before.
2, C's have played what? 3 games? Don't jump on the bandwagon too soon. Those "Big 3" are also the "Old 3" and old people tend to break down over an 82 game season.
In conclusion, hold your horses.
Who is this guy blogging?
Who is this guy blogging?
that you start blogging again after the red sox win the world series, and the celtics and saints win a couple games...
...can we get you to stop until the pirates win the NL?
lets be honest...yes the Nuggs were playing on the 2nd night of a back to back...but there is no denying how cohesive the celts look. Their passing and shooting has been tremendous. Posey and House will prove to be great role players who fit in nicely w/ this team (think Scott Wedman/Gerald Henderson '84 Celts) Yes it has only been a few games, but these few are a good indicator for what is going to happen. I do expect injuries down the road but they do not need to win 60+ rather win enough to get home court (53-56?)
Plus their D is underrated...
Certane? What? Who the hell is that?
Also remember that against the Wizards, they basically tied in 3 of the 4 quarters. When the bench and Pierce were in the game thats where most of the lead materialized. When an opponent rests there starters, one of those stars is going to stay in and KILL the other team's bench. And when he rests, the other two come out. Its a neverending cycle. HAHAHAHAHA
The fact is, all 3 of these guys to some extent can carry a team as the lone star. If injuries hamper one or two of the stars, they will be able to at least stay competitive until they get back.
In conclusion, welcome to the bandwagon, come aboard!
yes i read most of that about the 3/4 quarters on Arenas' blog. I would not have realized it otherwise. but woohoo!
certane is a b--ch!
Oh Yeah!
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