Wow, it doesnt take long for people to jump on IT. No wonder Durant chose Golden State over us with fans like this.
Yeah right, IT is such a quitter...like how he quit on us after his sister passed away. Or when we were down 2-0 vs the Bulls and when we looked overmatched vs the Wizards. You could clearly see something physical was going on towards end of Wiz series with his lift. No, its not normal wear and tear. How on earth is a 5'7 PG supposed to have any type of game when his hip is injured.
IT is many things but a quitter he is not. Oh and by the way, many old time Celtics teams also lost by a ton in dominating fashion maybe not the degree of last night, but there star player was not hobbled as well not too mention having a better supporting case. Anyone remember when the Lakers destroyed our beloved Bird team in 84-85 finals 136-111? That game was on biggest stage of all. Oh, even our beloved Lakers have lost some really bad games before in the playoffs. Remember when Lakers got blown out in 2007-08 vs us? 131-92 to end the series. It happens....yes, not to this degree but factor in an injury and it will happen. Injured Bird after the Celtics last title meant no more chance at winning anymore titles.
There was no chance we were going to beat the Cavs this year...zero...not when their team is injury free at the top.
I see someone trying to fight through a severe injury that hampers your lift and speed. How does one play at the highest level with a hip injury when you your speed is what you rely on?Call IT many things, quitter is definitely not something he is. If you question his heart and character after this playoff run, you are truly living in a fantasy realm.
I finally understand why some free agents will never come to Boston. Magnifying glass with a heavy slant of negativity no matter what. Yes, Hayward, please come to Boston so one day when you have an injury and you try to play through it, we can stomp on your character and bring you to the peasant level. Sounds like paradise to me.
Now, I am off to Cleveland and going to airport to watch our beloved team on Sunday. Win or lose and yes, lose is the most likely scenario, I am proud and excited to see them.