Monk, I've had nearly the same experience. And if I can't express it here, who the heck am I going to complain to? As you stated, non-Cs fans tend to... care not.
Green, I couldn't agree more about the bar that IT set, and I just want the same accomplishments to be met. A guy like Kyrie has always gotten the accolades, but IT did not... and I'd just like to see them compared equally in the end.
wayupnorth, I've largely appreciated the guys that have come through Boston. Some of my favorite Celtics were Delonte West and Nate Robinson, with an affinity for guys that overcome personal issues. IT was a godsend in that regard. I also acknowledge that Kyrie lost his mother when he was young though, and I'm sure that was horrible over the years.
Pretty much how I felt.
I think that's kind of why I stopped judging other bloggers here, except when I'm being sarcastic, (which people can never tell lol.)
After LaBrd and BBallTim left, I think I realized that alienating other users for their own opinions was stupid on my part. Although, there are some users here that VOLATILITY just TROLL just to tick people off, and those that have done so, aren't even worth responding to, in my book.
Anyways, I wanted to post this thread, because I have faith in KI. Just like I once had immeasureable faith in IT, Pierce, Rondo, KG, etc.
Once a Celtic... Always a Celtic in my eyes...
IT will never be forgotten, but I'm ready for KI to step it up. I know his accolades and his flashy game doesn't impress others, but I think Irving is really trying his best to turn a new leaf. Even if you hate him, you gotta at least give him a chance. I really do think we have something special here.
After the 4-6th winning streak, I was thinking in my head negatively unfortunately..... "Just a fluke! Doesn't mean anything! Hayward is out, boo-hoo!"
But these Celtics are scrappy too, and they certainly got some heart. It would've been SO EASY TO JUST roll over and die, because of the Hayward incident, but man oh man... These Celtics are surprising the heck out of me.
Anyways... TP to all who posted in the thread.