Hello there,
This is my first post to this board, and I'm using it mainly to ask a few questions about the general state of the Celtics and the views of 'proper' fans. As the title of the thread suggests, I'm a Brit, so go easy on me.
First of all, what a game that is currently taking place! It's nice to actually be able to catch a game at a reasonable time over here (it's 8pm as a type this). As the Wizzards took their early lead I thought 'this may be s long series', but the 'boucebackability' shown by the C's has been a joy to watch. Isaiah Thomas really is a brilliant player.
Secondly, and a more general point, it does seem like the organisation is in a massively positive position at the moment. 1st in the East, cap space, a young core of talented players, an excellent young coach, and an assortment of future draft picks, what's not to like? I'm already very interested to see what Ainge does this summer. As a personal opinion, I'd like to see him follow the same sort of formula in terms of bringing in the right personnel; not just going for the biggest name. This team really seems to be on the cusp of something great. Wholesale changes, as far as I can see, are not required.
However, it must be said that having read this board a little bit recently, there does seem to be quite of a lot of negativity, and I'm wondering if that genuinely is the case, or if it's something that is exclusive to this board? Just a few of the recurring points that seem to get made are that Stevens isn't good enough, Smart is a disappointment, Philadelphia have more assets (something that bemuses more than most of the other complaints. Surely if there's one team in the league Boston would want to compare itself to least, it's Philly?!). So really what I'm asking is this: why the discontent? Does it stem from the fact Boston is the most successful franchise in the league, and so anything less than 1st is not good enough, or are things actually not as rosy as they may appear? I'm intrigued to hear what you guys have to say.
Anyway, Washington seem to be getting back into this. So I'll sign off. Let's hope Boston can hold out for the win.
Cheers,
Ash