I hate Bill Plaske and his holier than thou attuitude / media reaction to Pierce

[cordobes]

Anyone interested can take a look at my own take on the game here:  http://lakers.topbuzz.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=180333#180333

Very good reading, cuckroller. I'm urging my fellow Celtics fans to follow the link and verify that are still some Lakers fans who are not buying the pathetic and hilarious excuses made by their players and head-coaches.

Very substancial and thoughtful analysis, indeed. I'm not so sure about the positive effect - for the Lakers - of Ariza (a player I appreciate) taking meaningful minutes. Primo, one would have to assume he's in game shape - both physically and mentally. Doppo, and fully admitting his potential to slow down Pierce a little bit - and save some rebounds, it would disrupt your offense. A slasher like Ariza would crowd the lane even more and make it easier for our defense. You'd be reduced to a single outside shooter in Fisher and you definitely need the spacing that a second one provides - otherwise you'll keep seeing Kobe taking contesteds jump-shots every possession.

A side note on Pierce's injury: I'm more amused than angry with all this nosense that the LA media (including ESPN here) is making. He was in pain, he heard a "pop"... heck, the trainers did what they were supposed to do, protect the health of their franchise player - even against Paul's will. When the pain eased and they allowed him to put weight, he felt he was good enough to play. Surely seeing his return was a marvelous and unforgettable moment for every Celtics fan: I was at home watching the game, 4 am, and when I understood he was coming back, I started screaming and clapping my hands - I'm yet to get back in my girlfriend's good graces. If it wasn't for my impregnable laziness, I would have been doing some push-ups during that time out. But we lived 5 minutes under the feeling that our team leader was out of this series - and that's a terrible sensation to have, as you can understand. It was a genuine moment of cosmic justice and another demonstration of Paul's heart. Every sports fan should have been able to appreciate it.

[aQua]

Pouting Paulie Pierce....remember that ridiculous wrap he wore on his head "back in the day"? This guy's a joke. Some captain....

[bandonox]

Pouting Paulie Pierce....remember that ridiculous wrap he wore on his head "back in the day"? This guy's a joke. Some captain....

yeah, a joke.
when he wins finals mvp, i'm sure you'll stick by that statement.
a lack of maturity has never afflicted your team captain, i'm sure....
the truth had a bout with it a couple of years ago, and now he's all business on the court...
let he is without sin cast the first stone.....

[bbc3341]

the wrap, though ill advised, was a joke after he lost his cool against the Pacers. It was not faking an injury. He was trying to be funny, I actually, looking back now that the C's are good again, think it was hilarious.

Pouting Paulie Pierce....remember that ridiculous wrap he wore on his head "back in the day"? This guy's a joke. Some captain....

[cool breeze]

This guy's a joke. Some captain....

Very true. Paul could find more time to be selfish, throw his teammates under the bus, make excuses for losing, AND find the time to cheat on his wife. Only then would he measure up to Kobe as a captain.

[bbc3341]

Is it cheating if the charges are dropped?

[aQua]

PPP = Pouting Paulie Pierc...the real Faker

[ma11l]

Is it cheating if the charges are dropped?

The rape charges were dropped.  He admitted to adultery.  The gold digger stayed around because of the huge ring he bought her to apologize.  Great marriage they got going on there.

[bbc3341]

Yup. 'twas a joke. But I'd love to know how much that settlement was for... But I think we should let these guys keep piling on Pierce, the year after the head wrap incident he blew up in the face of a ton of criticism, let Bayless the great vent away as Pierce wins finals MVP the ultimate vindication.

[Bankshot]

the wrap, though ill advised, was a joke after he lost his cool against the Pacers. It was not faking an injury. He was trying to be funny, I actually, looking back now that the C's are good again, think it was hilarious.

Pouting Paulie Pierce....remember that ridiculous wrap he wore on his head "back in the day"? This guy's a joke. Some captain....

I thought it was funny when it happened.  I never understood the outrage out of Paul trying to make light of the situation and not take it too seriously.  The media went crazy and actually wanted to trade him for Ron Artest over that nonissue.    Just thinking about it now makes me shiver.  What if Danny took the media and fans' advice and traded Paul after that incident?  Where would this team be now.

[bbc3341]

Also, I would level all criticism on Kobe and not his wife... Kobe will take you down, just recall Karl Malone...

[bbc3341]

the wrap, though ill advised, was a joke after he lost his cool against the Pacers. It was not faking an injury. He was trying to be funny, I actually, looking back now that the C's are good again, think it was hilarious.

Pouting Paulie Pierce....remember that ridiculous wrap he wore on his head "back in the day"? This guy's a joke. Some captain....

I thought it was funny when it happened.  I never understood the outrage out of Paul trying to make light of the situation and not take it too seriously.  The media went crazy and actually wanted to trade him for Ron Artest over that nonissue.    Just thinking about it now makes me shiver.  What if Danny took the media and fans' advice and traded Paul after that incident?  Where would this team be now.

Yeah, good point, but don't you get the feeling that Ainge has been a huge Pierce guy all along, I remember even back when he was doing TV he praised PP

[ma11l]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke8-2008jun08,0,6652407.column


Plaschke's article today in the LA Times.  Apparently we weren't the only Celtics fans that e-mailed him.  I don't like the personal threats at all.  There is a line that shouldn't be crossed even if it is just an e-mail and it's anonymous. 


Other than that part of the story, welcome to Boston Bill.  We are a very passionate fan base, it's understandable if you've never seen one like it, because LA's isn't comparable.  If you arrogantly bash one of our stars you're gonna hear from us, A LOT of us.  Get used to it.

[Roy Hobbs]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke8-2008jun08,0,6652407.column


Plaschke's article today in the LA Times.  Apparently we weren't the only Celtics fans that e-mailed him.  I don't like the personal threats at all.  There is a line that shouldn't be crossed even if it is just an e-mail and it's anonymous. 


Other than that part of the story, welcome to Boston Bill.  We are a very passionate fan base, it's understandable if you've never seen one like it, because LA's isn't comparable.  If you arrogantly bash one of our stars you're gonna hear from us, A LOT of us.  Get used to it.

I don't think it's right to threaten or wish death upon they guy, under any circumstances.

That being said, what a weasel for printing those insults as his column.  He's apparently the LA version of Shaughnessy, wanting to make himself the story.

[BballTim]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke8-2008jun08,0,6652407.column


Plaschke's article today in the LA Times.  Apparently we weren't the only Celtics fans that e-mailed him.  I don't like the personal threats at all.  There is a line that shouldn't be crossed even if it is just an e-mail and it's anonymous. 


Other than that part of the story, welcome to Boston Bill.  We are a very passionate fan base, it's understandable if you've never seen one like it, because LA's isn't comparable.  If you arrogantly bash one of our stars you're gonna hear from us, A LOT of us.  Get used to it.

  I liked this part:

  "They felt as if someone were threatening their hero, so they rushed to his defense. They didn't agree with the message, so they attacked the messenger."

  File that under "people unclear on the concept". He's not the messenger delivering someone else's message. He's the author of the message. It's not like people were attacking their paperboys or even the paper's website. Of course, someone bright enough to figure that out might not have written the original article.