Bill Simmons wrote an article a week or so ago about how it would be impossible to top winning the NBA Finals at home against the Lakers by 39 points. I wanted to disagree with him for the sole reason that I am still stoked to watch the Celtics play RIGHT NOW, I can't wait for the season to start again. However, I couldn't really make a cogent argument- until now.
The Celtics have gone on an unprecedented run of working out and drafting hilarious players. First, they drafted JR Giddins, who is cut from the mold of another JR we all know and love, JR Reed. Not only did Giddins get booted from Kansas and then almost booted from the University of New Mexico, but the Celtics took him 25 picks before anyone expected him to leave the board. Outstanding.
Then, they swung a trade for Bill Walker, most famous for peeing into a towel and eating popcorn, both during a game. Fantastic.
Speaking of popcorn, the Celtics worked out "Popcorn" O'Bryant the other day. We all saw this draft bust coming from a million miles away, but luckily he was on the roster for the Golden State Warriors long enough for Jason Richardson to fill his new ride with popcorn.
Then, of course, we have Darius Miles, the only player in NBA history for whom images of low riders with monster truck wheels pop up on the first page when you search for his name. Miles' devastating knee injury, combined with his terrible attitude, history of criminal behavior, and penchant for guest starring in terrible movies with the Kandi Man, have made him almost completely unemployable in the League even though he continues to cash checks from the Blazers. However, the Celtics are giving him a look.
But finally, the Boston Globe reported today that the Birdman, fresh off being reinstated from a drug suspension, is ready to fly again. In fact, he has been flying during a private workout with the Celtics. So, in his honor, his finest NBA moment:
And a tribute:
So, Mr. Simmons, it can get better. Much better. Rumor has it that Kevin Pittsnogle, Oliver Miller, Qyntel Woods, Big Country Reeves, Ruben Patterson, the guy from Arizona State that was busted for point shaving, Robert Parish, Dwayne Schintzius, JR Rider, and Greg Ostertag all have workouts scheduled for the Celtics in the upcoming weeks. We'll keep you posted.Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/2008/07/celtics-continue-to-reward-fans-by.html
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