Post by DERRENMATTS on Nov 2, 2005 10:27:21 GMT -5
**thanks Esco for bringing this to our attention
Paul Pierce has taken the time to write to Boston fans and here it is:
Letter From The Captain
Dear Celtics Fans –
What’s up Boston? I can’t tell you how excited I am to get the 2005-06 season started. But before things get crazy with the regular season schedule, I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for your support over the past few years. As I get ready to start my eighth season with the Celtics, I can honestly say that Boston fans are the greatest. I can’t wait to go out there and make you all proud of this team.
I took some time this past summer to unwind and just mentally and physically prepare myself for this year, but I did spend some time working out with my young teammates, trying to establish our chemistry early. Since training camp has begun, I have been excited about the upcoming season and the talent we have here. Our rooks are great – Gerald Green is young but has a lot of potential. And Ryan Gomes and Orien Greene continue to work hard and really fit in well with our system. Our second and third year guys - Marcus Banks, Kendrick Perkins, Delonte West, Tony Allen, Al Jefferson and Justin Reed – are back and ready to pick up where they left off last season. And trust me when I tell you that Big Al is the real deal – the kid’s a beast. He could be an All-Star someday – he just has that much potential.
Even though we finished the pre-season 3-5, I think we played well and pulled together as a team. I am also excited to play with Ricky D again for a full season – whether he starts or comes off the bench, he always provides a spark for our team. Raef looks strong, and Mark had a great pre-season – he looked like he really worked hard this summer to get ready.
I have been waiting for Opening Night against the Knicks since the schedule came out. Game Seven against the Pacers stuck with me all summer, and I am determined to go out and help this team do better. With Doc back running the team and his coaching staff, combined with our new players – Brian Scalabrine and Dan Dickau – I believe we are going to make some noise again in the Atlantic Division. I know everyone thinks the Nets will run away with this thing, but we are the defending Atlantic Division champs, after all. And that is something I’m really proud we were able to do – win the first Atlantic Division championship since Larry Bird and his teammates did so 12 seasons before.
As I get ready to play New York tomorrow night, I want to thank you all in advance for your support of our team. Please continue to come out to the Garden (by the way, thank you to TD Banknorth for bringing the name back) and cheer us on – we appreciate all you do, and it definitely helps us win. Believe me – homecourt advantage is a real thing in the NBA. And this year, we want to see more “green” in the Garden – and all over Boston. So dig out all of your Celtics apparel and green clothes - let’s paint this city green and show everyone our Celtics Pride.
On behalf of my teammates, I promise that we will give your our best every night. We hope to see you at the Garden soon, and thank you for your continued support.
Take care,
Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce has taken the time to write to Boston fans and here it is:
Letter From The Captain
Dear Celtics Fans –
What’s up Boston? I can’t tell you how excited I am to get the 2005-06 season started. But before things get crazy with the regular season schedule, I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for your support over the past few years. As I get ready to start my eighth season with the Celtics, I can honestly say that Boston fans are the greatest. I can’t wait to go out there and make you all proud of this team.
I took some time this past summer to unwind and just mentally and physically prepare myself for this year, but I did spend some time working out with my young teammates, trying to establish our chemistry early. Since training camp has begun, I have been excited about the upcoming season and the talent we have here. Our rooks are great – Gerald Green is young but has a lot of potential. And Ryan Gomes and Orien Greene continue to work hard and really fit in well with our system. Our second and third year guys - Marcus Banks, Kendrick Perkins, Delonte West, Tony Allen, Al Jefferson and Justin Reed – are back and ready to pick up where they left off last season. And trust me when I tell you that Big Al is the real deal – the kid’s a beast. He could be an All-Star someday – he just has that much potential.
Even though we finished the pre-season 3-5, I think we played well and pulled together as a team. I am also excited to play with Ricky D again for a full season – whether he starts or comes off the bench, he always provides a spark for our team. Raef looks strong, and Mark had a great pre-season – he looked like he really worked hard this summer to get ready.
I have been waiting for Opening Night against the Knicks since the schedule came out. Game Seven against the Pacers stuck with me all summer, and I am determined to go out and help this team do better. With Doc back running the team and his coaching staff, combined with our new players – Brian Scalabrine and Dan Dickau – I believe we are going to make some noise again in the Atlantic Division. I know everyone thinks the Nets will run away with this thing, but we are the defending Atlantic Division champs, after all. And that is something I’m really proud we were able to do – win the first Atlantic Division championship since Larry Bird and his teammates did so 12 seasons before.
As I get ready to play New York tomorrow night, I want to thank you all in advance for your support of our team. Please continue to come out to the Garden (by the way, thank you to TD Banknorth for bringing the name back) and cheer us on – we appreciate all you do, and it definitely helps us win. Believe me – homecourt advantage is a real thing in the NBA. And this year, we want to see more “green” in the Garden – and all over Boston. So dig out all of your Celtics apparel and green clothes - let’s paint this city green and show everyone our Celtics Pride.
On behalf of my teammates, I promise that we will give your our best every night. We hope to see you at the Garden soon, and thank you for your continued support.
Take care,
Paul Pierce
