I'm pretty geeked on Celtics basketball right now. Count me among those who are convinced a healthy Garnett, Pierce, and Allen are favorites in the East, if not favorites to win it all. The big question on everyone's mind is who fills out the rest of the starting roster?
Kevin Garnett plays center, Paul Pierced plays small forward, Ray Allen shooting guard and Rajon Rondo runs the point. Rondo should be much better in his sophomore year. But who plays power forward? I'll tell you who. Me.
Listen. I haven't played on a real basketball team since middle school. I didn't even start for that team, but I can assure you it's only because the coach screwed me. I should play power forward for the Celtics for several reasons, which I shall detail below:
1. I like the Celtics. I used to subscribe to their fan magazine as a kid. I'm really a big fan.
2. I look good in green.
3. Although a bit undersized for the NBA position of power forward (I will be giving up about one foot in height and probably 100 pounds), I have solid fundamentals and know how to box out. Getting rebounds isn't about height - it's about positioning yourself around the rim and generally wanting it more than the next guy. I want it more.
4. With three superstars already, the team can't afford another prima donna. I'll know my role on the team and will defer to my teammates. There will be plenty of opportunities for me to score by tipping in offensive rebounds. I don't need to take contested jump shots or try and drive the lane. I've got three perennial all stars on my team. I'll give them the rock and set killer screens.
5. I hit my free throws. I was pretty solid at this when I was younger, and with a little practice, I'll get back into form. I should be good for 80% from the stripe. Not bad for a power forward.
6. My position in the Celtics starting lineup will even the playing field in the East. We all know the Celtics would sleepwalk into the finals with a solid NBA power forward. This way, the games will be a bit closer, due to the slight mismatch the opposing team will have at my position. I emphasize this mismatch would be slight, because I play fundamental defense and hustle (see #3 above). This will help keep the Big Three sharp, especially as they ramp up for the finals. By the time the playoffs roll around, I would have no problem whatsoever relinquishing my starting spot and becoming the first or second guy off the bench.
Doc Rivers, let me know if you're interested. Just post your cell phone number in the comments section and I'll hit you up.
3 comments:
Sadly enough, you'd probably be more committed than half of the remaining 9 players on the Celtics roster.
Rondo? He is a pitiful clown. The Celtics have bought themselves an Eastern Conference Finals Appearance, nothing more.
Since they're reaching out to Reggie Miller, they might as well get Karl Malone, Tim Hardaway (his image is pristine and untarnished, right?), and Latrell Sprewell on speed dial.
Foudy, I recall your play from those raggedly games in the backyard of the frat. It wasn't pretty, but you usually got the job done. Solid fundamentals. That's just what the Celtics need.
You know who else has "solid fundamentals"? The horses in the WNBA.
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