In Patriots-related news, this article from Dan Shaughnessy in the Globe this morning had me rolling: Brady’s gone soft
Favorite excerpts:
…he’s a football player, damn it. And it is not OK for him to be photographed like a little boy eating mushy food spooned out of a Gerber jar.
It’s like watching Jeter morph into A-Rod. Brady might as well be seen drinking a cosmopolitan from a straw, for God’s sake.
Ha ha. The imagery is priceless. 
From Boston.com:
Former Celtic Gary Payton disputed Garnett’s All-Star selection during a TNT telecast Thursday. “Garnett shouldn’t be starting,” Payton said. “Some guys out there are playing better than him and [Allen Iverson]. [Chris] Bosh would take [Garnett's] spot; he’s playing way better than him. We are talking about a guy consistently performing every night; [Garnett is not performing] the way he was.” Payton has also criticized the play of Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, who finished out of the top 11 in voting but is considered a candidate to be named to the team by the coaches.
I watched that telecast and it was beyond annoying. First of all, nobody can replace Charles Barkley. They need to bring him back. I’m sure he’s learned his lesson and next time he gets hammered and an opportunity for a great bj comes up, he’ll call a car service or something. I’ll fk-ing drive him myself if I have to. Secondly, I was already at a place where I was just barely tolerating Chris Webber and then they bring on the absolute worst panelist they could find… Gary Payton. No. No, no, no, no, no! Dear TNT – Do NOT ruin one of my favorite shows with your horrible decision-making. There has to be someone – anyone – who can fill in for Charles who isn’t as much of an asshole.
Celtics @ Magic 90-80
From ESPN.com: The Orlando Magic had the Eastern Conference’s best record coming in but dropped to third behind Boston and Cleveland with Thursday’s loss.
Yes! I wasn’t drinking the kool-aid on the Magic like many people, so this game didn’t surprise me. I’ve been watching them for a few years now and though they’ve improved immensely this season, I still think they’re too inconsistent. I particularly have doubts about how they’re going to do in the playoffs. They are very talented, so I could live to eat those words, but until they actually at least make it to the conference finals, I’m going to have doubts.
Tonight’s unlikely hero was Big Baby. Some of Eddie House’s joujou from the night before must’ve rubbed off on him. At one point, when the announcer said, “All 8 of this quarter’s points have been scored by Big Baby Glen Davis…” I knew we couldn’t lose. Paul Pierce was the top performer of the night for the C’s overall. Points: 27 – Reb: 10 – Ast: 4 – Stl: 2. In the battle of the Supermans, Pierce was a little bit more capable tonight.
Celtics @ Heat 98-83
Eddie House for threeeeeeeee! Thank you and good night.
Happy 24th Birthday, Leon Powe!
Celtics @ Miami – in progress
I am breaking my long established tradition of blogging ‘afterthoughts’ three days after the game has been played (haha) to say this…
Dear Miami Fans,
The Celtics are insulted. Your team, the Miami Heat, is playing the freakin World Champs tonight and you can’t be bothered to show up? What the hell is wrong with you people? Are you really as fickle as Tampa Ray fans? Don’t show up until your team goes on a run and finds itself still alive late in the playoffs? Then show up and act like you’re god’s gift to fanhood all along. Waving your foam fingers with your freshly purchased D-Wade jerseys on… I spit on your graves.
Thank you for your time.
bff,
me
Celtics v. Suns 104-87
This game got out of control fast. The Celtics were firing on all cylinders, which was good to see. I wish I could say that I’m a diehard enough fan that I watched every second of this game with unwavering intensity, but that would be a lie. As soon as it became clear that the Suns didn’t even bother to make the trip, I started clicking around. I’m all caught up on Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and The City now, whether I like it or not.
Celtics @ Nets 105-85
Even though the Celtics won handily playing these same Nets a couple days earlier, I still wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The Nets are one of those teams — like the Sixers, Bobcats, Pacers — that are inconsistent enough that you either get a very close barn burner of a game or a blowout. Thankfully, this was another blowout. Gotta love those. Sure, they’re boring and uncompetitive, but at least the starters get to rest and the younger guys get more playing time. Nothing to complain about there.
Back slowly away from the crack pipe
Note to people who think the Celtics are barely in the conversation this season when it comes to the NBA Championship: Are you high? Seriously, what are you smoking? Yes, the Celtics definitely hit a bump in the road and went into a slump. I get it, I was there. But, what exactly should make anyone think they don’t have a chance? They have as good a chance as anyone else. I know they lost to the Lakers and Cavs recently, but those were both away games. They beat the Cavs at home, so that’s a split right now. They beat the Magic at home and have yet to play them on the road. They lost to the Lakers on the road, but haven’t played them yet at home. If the Celtics lose to the Magic on the road and beat the Lakers at home, then I would say this would put everyone pretty much back on equal turf. We shall see. Meanwhile, don’t forget that the Celtics went on a 19-game winning streak and are more than capable of going on another one. They’re not the underdog and won’t be any time soon. Praise Jesus Shuttlesworth. Amen.
Celtics 118 v. Nets 86
Ah yes, now I remember what it was like watching games during the streak. So much more fun. There were a few notable highlights from the game, not the least of which was a real honest to goodness DUNK from Brian Scalabrine. Yes, you read that right. It was glorious. Another thing was when Vince Carter went down on the ground after knocking knees with another player — someone (probably on Twitter, I can’t remember) commented that Vince hit the deck like he’d been shot in the ass. Haha! So true. Vince was fine, so I can kid. The interesting thing to me though, is if you look at the picture on the left here: Vince is down on the ground and the coach and entire bench are looking down the court. So much concern…
Quote Me
“Well, the only people to have doubts are outside our locker room. We don’t — that doesn’t affect us at all. They had doubts last year, too, and we’re fine with that.”
–Doc Rivers
Around-the-L Musings
Watched last night’s Bulls-Cavs game. Delonte West looked out-of-his-mind good (before he got injured on a play which has left him with a fractured wrist). I’m so happy for him. He was one of my favorite players from the old (pre-Big 3) team. After he left the game, Cleveland started to fall apart to an extent. They were never out of it by any means but they just didn’t look the same. Lebron got called for traveling at least three times, so the term ‘crab dribble’ was mentioned again and again and again (by commentators Reggie Miller and Marv Albert). Just. stop. it. Speaking of Reggie Miller, he was more annoying that usual last night. He kept calling Marv, “Marv-elous” in a really smarmy tone of voice. Blech. Maybe he always does that and I’m just now noticing, but it was beyond annoying. Bring back the Czar!
I was going to post another “celtics afterthoughts” which was going to include the Cavs game and both Raps games, but don’t really have the energy. 1) The Cavs played a great game and won 2) and then we killed the Raps at home and away. The end.
In other exciting news, today is the day that the love of my life (loml) was born 32 years ago! Happy Birthday JAMES POSEY. If you haven’t been to Hornets Hype today, you must go. They have been celebrating JP all day and if you’re even half the fan of him that I am, you’ll love LOVE love it. Get on over there and check it out. Go on… git!
Celtics v. Rockets 85-89
Von Wafer lights us up now? Really? Stop the insanity. Just stop it. Actually, now that people have been telling me that I should be worried, I’ve stopped worrying. Hopefully during the All-Star break they can get some R&R. Even if some of them participate in the hoopla, they can still rest since those games aren’t taken particularly seriously. Anyway, thoughts from the game:
- What was up with Ron Artest wrapping Paul Pierce up like a pretzel and dancing with him? Keep your mitts off the truth, RonRon.
- What was up with Ron Artest patting a ref on the ass during a foul call? That’s wack too.
- I love how people say that the Rockets won without T-Mac like that should make the C’s feel worse. The Rockets play 100% better without T-Mac.
- It’s official. My voodoo dolls suck monkeyballs.
Tonight, we play Lebron and his crab dribbleness. I tried voodoo dolls, hypnotism and duct tape during the playoffs last season. Methinks I’ll just cross my fingers this time. It can’t hurt…
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Then again, the Celtics play well at home so this may not be necessary… but in case it is… Voila!
The Yao Ming voodoo doll.
Granted, last season’s Lebron James voodoo dolls didn’t work and I had to process hundreds of returns. But, I’m willing to roll the dice again.
Go Celtics!
