Weird thread to start after his game last night. Besides missing open 3s (most of our team was pretty bad last night from 3), he filled the box score and played stellar ball. Was instrumental getting team off to its dominant first quarter.
https://forum.celticsstrong.com/index.php?topic=94455
Just trying to break the man out of his shooting slump.
Now I get it. Appreciate your effort. This might be just what the Doctor ordered for White (TP).
These are big moments for these players. I know the Celtics have been in the ECF before but this time feels different. In the past (the recent past) they were just a feel good kind of Cinderella team with not much expectation. Or it was the bubble season. This time it is for real. With a legit chance to win a title. That is a lot on these players and it is showing.
Pretty much everyone was "tight" last night, White has been that way since he got here. You can see it in his release. It is forced on most shots, not natural. Yet in spite of his really bad shooting, he just finds a way to contribute.
This is go out and just play time for everyone, especially White. Don't worry about the series, your stats, your legacy, don't worry about anything, just play the game you love and the game you have played your whole life. I thought Tatum did this last game. He was more focused, more inward, no poses or waving kisses to the crowd. Not that White does that kind of thing but White just needs to find his own place, his own comfort zone, and then go there and just play. Don't worry about the last game or even the last possession. The next shot or rebound or steal could be the one that wins a game or starts a run.