Written by: John Nguyen - Bio info: John Nguyen is a regular basketball junkie who pays top dollar for NBA League Pass who currently resides in California. John’s goal is to bring some real fan noise and unnecessary PR (...) More
I knew I saw Rajon Rondo somewhere before. I couldn’t put my thumb to it until I went back 3 years.
That amateur sketch was on point. I knew I saw Rondo up on that tree.
This explains everything. The Leprechauns have disappeared. The Charlotte Bobcats beat the Boston Celtics (114-106). Not only was their swag stolen, but their defense is gone, too. That Christmas day game against the Lakers did a number. How can Big Kev and Paul Pierce be psychologically destroyed like that? Ever since Christmas, nothing has been the same. What’s wrong? Is Kobe Bryant that good?
Why the hell is Paul Pierce trying to pick fights against DJ Augustin? Is he trying to emulate the Kevin Garnett tactics? I guess anyone will do anything for a pot of gold. Stop pulling a bitch move, man. Take the L and move on. Ever since winning that title last season against the Lakers, the Celtics have become a bunch of bullies. Bullies usually pick on smaller dudes, and now, P-Squared is getting into the act. It’s a smart move, but I expected more from the champs. I thought KG was supposed to be the anchor, the big dog, and the tough guy. What happened?
I’m watching this game and their heads are just not in it. Just because they’re the champs, they’re expecting teams to just roll over and die? The Celtics are not as mentally tough as we thought they were. They’ve lost 5 of their last 7 (including the Christmas game). They are losing to bad teams. How can they lose to the Knicks? Last time I checked, they don’t give a damn about defense. The same goes for the Warriors. Then they lose to one of the shittiest teams in the NBA? The Bobcats?
Did Michael Jordan get into Pierce’s head from the sidelines? He probably did for Paul to punk on smaller dudes such as Augustin. Come to think of it, MJ and Pippen would have never gone through bad stretches like this, especially losing to bottom-feeding teams. The current Celtics are veterans. They are the champions. They have three all-stars. I don’t want to read about them hitting some kind of wall or being out of sync. If they hit a wall, it should only take them a game to get over it.
The after effects of losing James Posey are high. After seeing them dominate the league in the first two months of the season, it didn’t look like his departure fazed them. I should have known that winning sometimes hides some problems lurking at the bottom of the water. The problems have now floated to the top. I will give the bench some credit. Generally, they haven’t done shit so the starters have to play harder and log more minutes. I can see them being physically fatigued since Big Baby is crying while Gabe Pruitt is trying not to laugh. Recently, the bench has probably stepped into their groove, but it’s not enough.
I think this loss should wake up Danny Ainge to make a move to bolster the bench. What can he do though? No one wants Brian Scalabrine or Patrick O’Bryant. Does Danny Ainge even have cap space to sign a free agent?
The same time the Celtics lost, the Lakers lost to Chris Paul and the Hornets. Who was instrumental from the Hornets bench? James Posey.
Since the Lakers destroyed their swag, can the Celtics, in their current form, repeat? I don’t think they can beat this season’s Lakers in the Finals if they meet again UNLESS they regain their defensive swag and Danny Ainge beefs up the supporting cast.
The league is catching up to the champs. They probably figured them out. Just don’t back down. Talk your own shit and don’t ever be intimidated with their mind games. I think that’s what got them shook. Those are the things to do against bullies. They back down out of respect.
I wonder if Big Baby is still crying over Kobe and the Lakers taking their hearts. [image:http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/132922595/]
15 Comments: The Lakers stole the Celtics’ heart.
Posted by J.Nguyen on 02.6.2009
Did the Lakers rip out the Celtics heart AGAIN??? Ouch. .
Posted by Nick S on 01.10.2009
OK everyone take a deep breath,the season isnt even half over yet. boston will recover from this slump, remember the lakers still have to come to bostonto play one.lets not jump to conclusions that about the finals because we all remember what happened in last years . hey john lets see if you can write such a smarta** article the next time kobe loses a game? .
Posted by gucci on 01.8.2009
whats with what i write on here have anything to do with me not being a ball boy? your stupid! .
Posted by
on 01.8.2009
love it goooo lakers fu ck p.pierce and the f-----lepercons .
Posted by
on 01.8.2009
Just because the celtics have hit a cold streak doesn’t mean you can count them out from the playoffs. Also, the celtics really didn’t dominate games in the beginning of the season, and the absence of James Posey was VERY noticeable. Also, the Lakers/Celtics game was a pretty poor performance by both sides, so anyone who thinks the title was decided then is an idiot. I really wish people knew more about basketball than to just take cheap shots at the reigning champs... .
Posted by ronh on 01.8.2009
you dawm right the lakers took their heart. Lakers champs 2008-09 Baby!! .
Posted by
on 01.8.2009
gucci, your not a ball boy, stop lying. you spend too much time bothering people here .
Posted by Your #1 Fan on 01.8.2009
You are the best writer ever. You rule!!!! .
Posted by
on 01.7.2009
Lakers are out with odom, walton, and farmar, but they’re still playing well....Lakers broke the celtics spirit PERIOD!Go Lakers! .
Posted by Lakers24/7 on 01.7.2009
The Celtics are pissin me off, its not good basketball when you have sore losers like them. It was interesting to watch at first, KG barkin’ at guys and all of that, but its just ridiculous now, they’re taking the immaturity too far. Maybe a couple more loses and losing their top spot to the Lakers and Cavs will make them f--- off. That being said, it doesnt matter, cause the Lakers are the champs. .
Posted by Lakers Ball Girl on 01.7.2009
Just for the record, I think 73 points from West and Paul had a lot more to do with the lakers losing than James Posey. Where was he when the lakers rolled over the hornets in their previous two games? .
Posted by gucci on 01.7.2009
well im a bobcats ball boy and was standing right there, pierce can’t fight anybody his size he was fraid to meet q-rich in the locker room for a beating before what a puzzy, that was funny MJ keep saying F THIS F THAT all nite lol, because boston gets horrible calls and still loses lol funny how pierce got called for a foul where he tripped and gerald was 5 ft from him point is BOSTON IS A JOKE.....and john what took you so long you finally did a good article??? and i was the one saying don’t post any more comments on johns articles .
Posted by K. Durant on 01.7.2009
After I put on some weight. I may join the Lakers. Good write up by the way. Don’t listen to any of the haters. You are the best on this site. .
Posted by Step yo Game Up on 01.7.2009
Great article. I hope everyone reads this and realizes what a true writer is. Go Thunder. .
Posted by 40inchleaper on 01.7.2009
finally, a writer have seen the Lakers doin’ its thing. nice article. .
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