Is it time to let, "Havlicek Stole The Ball", fade into history?

[TitleMaster]

Well folks, it's both Hondo's 70th birthday and nearly the 45th anniversary of the steal heard around the world.

But now, I'm seeing it a bit differently. I wasn't even born when it happened but I was lucky enough to be around when Havlicek, Cowens, Silas, and JoJo had their memorable seasons together during the 70s run. Nonetheless, that moment in time is reiterated, again and again, non-stop, pretty much overshadowing everything except for perhaps that vague *Willis Reed* moment back in the 1970 finals.

And likewise, as predicted some years ago, it's actually a more important moment in sports history than even the Red Sox winning the title in '04, since they repeated in a short time, and thus, diminished the closure of a 86 year drought. Yes, two titles in a decade can have that effect in terms of retrospect.

Ok, with all the above stated, is it time to let *the Steal* go and now, canonized a newer moment in NBA history for future generations?

[nickagneta]

Hell NO!!!

[Roy Hobbs]

I don't understand the reasoning.  There are plenty of great moments in NBA history, and that's one of the immediately recognizable ones.  However, I don't think it overshadows other great moments.  Rather, it stands beside them.

[fairweatherfan]

I don't think that play is overshadowing anything.  It's a top 10 moment in league history, but it's really more famous as a Johnny Most call than as a visual image.  The most vivid single image from the Celtics has gotta be Bird's steal.  And unless you count the logo or something the #1 most prominent moment in NBA history has got to be Jordan's last (as a Bull) shot. 

[wdleehi]

Nope.  Love that call.  Would hate to see them replace it with a Kobe moment.

[CoachBo]

Uh, no.

I am at an absolute loss why a moment like this should EVER give way to another "canonized" moment.

This thread absolutely escapes me.

[BballTim]

Well folks, it's both Hondo's 70th birthday and nearly the 45th anniversary of the steal heard around the world.

But now, I'm seeing it a bit differently. I wasn't even born when it happened but I was lucky enough to be around when Havlicek, Cowens, Silas, and JoJo had their memorable seasons together during the 70s run. Nonetheless, that moment in time is reiterated, again and again, non-stop, pretty much overshadowing everything except for perhaps that vague *Willis Reed* moment back in the 1970 finals.

And likewise, as predicted some years ago, it's actually a more important moment in sports history than even the Red Sox winning the title in '04, since they repeated in a short time, and thus, diminished the closure of a 86 year drought. Yes, two titles in a decade can have that effect in terms of retrospect.

Ok, with all the above stated, is it time to let *the Steal* go and now, canonized a newer moment in NBA history for future generations?

  Like maybe, if LeBron made a layup where he took fewer than 3 steps, we should canonize that moment?

[incoherent]

Well before going crazy on the idea of possibly not using this same clip over and over and over.... maybe just use it less and let some other moments have their, uh... moment.

Any other suggestions? Preferably Celtic's relate.  I'll try to think of some.

[Andy Jick]

I don't understand how a Celtic's "fan" could EVER suggest this?!  After reading the original post I'm literally dumbfounded...

[barefacedmonk]

is it time to let *the Steal* go and now, canonized a newer moment in NBA history for future generations?

And what would this new moment be?...LeBron displayed his ignorance of the game and its rich history when he said that he wants to change his jersey number as a tribute to MJ while ignoring the fact that the man with the most rings wore number 6(his jersey no. next year)....I think the NBA needs to do more to promote the great players of the eras gone by....History needs to be preserved....not replaced.....That play should forever remain part of our history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdMPSYtQeIQ

[dark_lord]

Well folks, it's both Hondo's 70th birthday and nearly the 45th anniversary of the steal heard around the world.

But now, I'm seeing it a bit differently. I wasn't even born when it happened but I was lucky enough to be around when Havlicek, Cowens, Silas, and JoJo had their memorable seasons together during the 70s run. Nonetheless, that moment in time is reiterated, again and again, non-stop, pretty much overshadowing everything except for perhaps that vague *Willis Reed* moment back in the 1970 finals.

And likewise, as predicted some years ago, it's actually a more important moment in sports history than even the Red Sox winning the title in '04, since they repeated in a short time, and thus, diminished the closure of a 86 year drought. Yes, two titles in a decade can have that effect in terms of retrospect.

Ok, with all the above stated, is it time to let *the Steal* go and now, canonized a newer moment in NBA history for future generations?

WHAT?!?!?!?!  hell to the no! (no disrespect to u...just hate the idea)

[TitleMaster]

My impression of the responses is that that Steal is equivalent to the first shots at Lexington Green, April 19 1775, now 240 years ago.

If so, then there's really no other moment. I don't see either a Ticonderoga, Saratoga, Delaware Crossing, or Yorktown to replace the legendary steal.

I recommend that then, Celticsblog contacts National Archives and put the steal in there along with other historical documents like Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox.

[BballTim]

My impression of the responses is that that Steal is equivalent to the first shots at Lexington Green, April 19 1775, now 240 years ago.

If so, then there's really no other moment. I don't see either a Ticonderoga, Saratoga, Delaware Crossing, or Yorktown to replace the legendary steal.

I recommend that then, Celticsblog contacts National Archives and put the steal in there along with other historical documents like Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox.

  Was this snarky post the point of starting this thread? Kind of trollish IMO.

[incoherent]

My impression of the responses is that that Steal is equivalent to the first shots at Lexington Green, April 19 1775, now 240 years ago.

If so, then there's really no other moment. I don't see either a Ticonderoga, Saratoga, Delaware Crossing, or Yorktown to replace the legendary steal.

I recommend that then, Celticsblog contacts National Archives and put the steal in there along with other historical documents like Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox.

ok now im dumbfounded

[Steve Weinman]

My impression of the responses is that that Steal is equivalent to the first shots at Lexington Green, April 19 1775, now 240 years ago.

If so, then there's really no other moment. I don't see either a Ticonderoga, Saratoga, Delaware Crossing, or Yorktown to replace the legendary steal.

I recommend that then, Celticsblog contacts National Archives and put the steal in there along with other historical documents like Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox.

  Was this snarky post the point of starting this thread? Kind of trollish IMO.

Perhaps it was secretly done to allow this moving moment where I noticed you and CoachBo agreeing on something Celts-related, Tim. Warms my heart indeed.

 

-sw