Post by DERRENMATTS on Sept 15, 2006 16:25:00 GMT -5
Some critics have said that we haven't really changed much from last year, and thus they're giving us low grades for this coming season. I'm not sure what they are looking at, but we've made a lot of changes; changes for the better, and we are definitely going to be a team to watch out for. We are a team on the rise, aiming for the top of the hill.
First of all, let the era of quick pass first PG's start. No longer should we be seeing Pierce or Ricky walking the ball up the floor. No longer should we expect a methodical and predictable offense. Gone are the days of our PF acting the part of PG. Telfair and Rondo should make a noticeable difference right off the bat, and the more they gain chemistry with their teammates, the better we'll become. We're going to get a lot more fast break points than we have in years, and we should get some easy points off of penetrations too. We must not underestimate the impact of PG's who have the ability to create plays for teammates.
Secondly, our frontcourt will be a better rebounding unit that plays better defensively as well. Big man coach extraordinaire Clifford Ray has been working a lot with our big men, improving their game offensively and defensively, and his track record of improving team's rebounding numbers will be greatly appreciated by the fans who have watched this team bomb on the boards for all these years. Perk is ready to take on a bigger role as defensive stopper and rebounding machine, and Big Al Jefferson is poised to have a breakout year. The addition of Theo Ratliff should also help solidify our frontcourt. He's a defensive presence and he'll teach our young ones some tricks of the trade. Rebounding, or lack thereof, has been our achilles heel for many years, and improvements in this department will be positively felt on our win/loss record. One of the biggest strides a young team makes is when they start rebounding and playing better defense. And I fully expect to see marked improvements here with our team.
And lastly, our young and inexperienced team is growing up. Delonte West, Tony Allen, Al Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins and Ryan Gomes will be big contributors for our team. Whereas in the past, we lost games because of youthful inexperience, these kids are getting better with development and will play more like seasoned veterans this year. And since our team is largely comprised of young kids, our success hinges greatly on their ability to pull their own load and produce when need be. And I feel they are poised to start holding down their ground.
The league cannot turn their backs on us and brush us off anymore. Ainge has stockpiled his team with quality young talents and we have 2 of the league's top wing players (Pierce and Wally) showing the way. It won't be long until we are considered a powerhouse, not only in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA. We have depth at every position, and key pieces in the right spots. Let this be a warning to all 29 teams in the league; the Boston Celtics will return to prominence and another Celtics dynasty will be started.
First of all, let the era of quick pass first PG's start. No longer should we be seeing Pierce or Ricky walking the ball up the floor. No longer should we expect a methodical and predictable offense. Gone are the days of our PF acting the part of PG. Telfair and Rondo should make a noticeable difference right off the bat, and the more they gain chemistry with their teammates, the better we'll become. We're going to get a lot more fast break points than we have in years, and we should get some easy points off of penetrations too. We must not underestimate the impact of PG's who have the ability to create plays for teammates.
Secondly, our frontcourt will be a better rebounding unit that plays better defensively as well. Big man coach extraordinaire Clifford Ray has been working a lot with our big men, improving their game offensively and defensively, and his track record of improving team's rebounding numbers will be greatly appreciated by the fans who have watched this team bomb on the boards for all these years. Perk is ready to take on a bigger role as defensive stopper and rebounding machine, and Big Al Jefferson is poised to have a breakout year. The addition of Theo Ratliff should also help solidify our frontcourt. He's a defensive presence and he'll teach our young ones some tricks of the trade. Rebounding, or lack thereof, has been our achilles heel for many years, and improvements in this department will be positively felt on our win/loss record. One of the biggest strides a young team makes is when they start rebounding and playing better defense. And I fully expect to see marked improvements here with our team.
And lastly, our young and inexperienced team is growing up. Delonte West, Tony Allen, Al Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins and Ryan Gomes will be big contributors for our team. Whereas in the past, we lost games because of youthful inexperience, these kids are getting better with development and will play more like seasoned veterans this year. And since our team is largely comprised of young kids, our success hinges greatly on their ability to pull their own load and produce when need be. And I feel they are poised to start holding down their ground.
The league cannot turn their backs on us and brush us off anymore. Ainge has stockpiled his team with quality young talents and we have 2 of the league's top wing players (Pierce and Wally) showing the way. It won't be long until we are considered a powerhouse, not only in the Eastern Conference, but in the NBA. We have depth at every position, and key pieces in the right spots. Let this be a warning to all 29 teams in the league; the Boston Celtics will return to prominence and another Celtics dynasty will be started.