Comments on: So Much for Celtic Pride

By: Devlin

Devlin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:02 +0000

Pope, you’ve done it again! Pretty much sums up my feelings about KG to a T. I wanted the Celtic to win, I honestly did. But once it all was said and done and instead of the spotlight being on a franchise that has been in the dumps for the past 20+ it was all about the camera’s running after Garnett throwing a tantrum by himself. I would have much rather seen the team celebrate together than him running around kissing the floor and crying like a baby to the camera. Go kiss your teammates, thank the fans and appreciate what you have just won with the guys that helped you win it.

The last time I looked basketball was a team sport and it required 5 guys on the floor at a time per team. It looks like in Garnett’s eyes it was him vs. the world… Maybe thats why he never won ANYTHING with the Timberwolves, he needed other superstars around him like Allen and Pierce. But by the looks of it he doesn’t appreciate them at all.

By: Pope

Pope — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:45:04 +0000

Agreed. Im over the crying, hell if I won a major championship I’d be crying more than Vince Carter after a foul! But the kissing of the symbol and the disrespect to Russell, I just don’t dig that part. But I guess the media is half to blame too with showing more attention to him then to Pierce and Allen.

By: Blake Murphy

Blake Murphy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:28:03 +0000

I can definitely see where you’re coming from – Pierce and Allen should have been the focal point, and KG acted the part of middle child. THat much I agree with. I just have trouble calling it inappropriate when the guy just achieved a life-long dream.

By: Pope

Pope — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:24:38 +0000

I can see where you are coming from Blake as I too welcome emotions after a championship but to be quite honest, KG didn’t really impress me that much in the playoffs and especially the finals. I love the intensity he brings and love the fact that he is actually passionate about the game. I just disagree with the way that he carried himself. Sure show emotion but show class! You didn’t see Nick Lidstrom push the little midget out of the way and steal the cup and scream “Tre kronor” and tell Yzerman that he was better then Stevey Y.

I was happy to see the Celts win, but look at Allen, he probably had a bigger impact in the finals and carried himself like a gentlemen. Was he just as psyched to win? For sure. Did he show that he is more mature then Garnett? Yes. KG needs to give up this whole I’m 14 and I need to be the centre of attention 24-7.

That’s all.

By: Blake Murphy

Blake Murphy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:17:55 +0000

Chris, I have to say man, I really disagree with this piece. While it may have been over the top, it’s my opinion that all rules are out the window when you win a championship – you simply can’t expect these guys to keep their emotions in tact after 100+ games of working towards a goal and then achieving it. Yes, some level of conduct and decorum must be enforced, but I draw the line well after what the Celtics did last week.

By: Austin Kent

Austin Kent — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:12:31 +0000

“The way that Chris Wallace basically handed Pau Gasol over to the Lakers like it was Christmas Eve in a soup kitchen hit me the wrong way.”

Hahah, nothing sums up my feelings about this trade more than this.