When winning #17 is bad...

[quidinqui33]

Every year, for the past 15 years, in late June, I could always be prepared for one of the most exciting nights of the year for me.  The NBA Draft.

After weeks of research, studying game tape, reading reports, coming up with scenarios all my dreams were about to become reality.  Better yet, the future of the Celtics was about to change dramatically.  We were going to be contenders after this.  Or atleast I thought we would. 

Every year without fail, I would go through these same set of emotions.  And I loved it.

But last night...it all changed.  I had no idea who half the players being picked were after the third pick.  I was nodding off by the time the Celts 30th pick rolled around.  Once they made it, I was confused and dissapointed.  Not because I didn't think he was a good player, but because I hadn't put in my time.  The draft has been good to me.  Maybe not always kind, but definitely faithful.  I could always count on that one night of anticipation, excitement, and hope.  The Celtics make one run to the finals and happen to win, and I cheat on my loyal friend.

I don't think things will ever be the same for the draft and me.  Things were starting to get a bit rough anyways.  I have this weird feeling that this break will be good for us.

[cdif911]

I won't say its a bad thing, but yeah my draft night was not the same as it had been - it was also weird that they didn't announce trades as early or as readily as usual. I was happy to hear we got Bill Walker for nothing, no risk, high reward. Giddens, I don't know very well, but I'll give him a chance, but you're right, I would usually really really research the guys, so I knew just what we were getting, this year I didn't (I blame Grant Theft Auto) but hey, I'll take a title run any day over a draft run

[Redz]

Such are the pains of winning

[WBrownTrophy]

Now we still get excited for June...just a couple weeks early is all.

[rondofan1255]

I remember one year when I was excited about drafting Kedrick Brown, and all that hype about his vertical. All this talk about how he came from a no-name junior college was abound. Oh yeah, and I was seeing how the C's were going to either select Forte or Parker.

Those were the days...

I hated watching last year's draft, after seeing what happened with getting Telfair, and everything panning out oddly.

This year's draft was fun. I knew about maybe 15 people only from reading online, once or twice, for granted.

[Bahku]

It did take on a new personality last night ... but if this is what comes from Championships, I'll be happy to make the adjustment in the years to come! 

[Chief]

At least you did not make it to #30 to see Danny Ainge sell the pick for cash considerations.

[CoachCowens]

I remember one year when I was excited about drafting Kedrick Brown, and all that hype about his vertical. All this talk about how he came from a no-name junior college was abound.

Even through summer league and that first year he showed flashes. He just never put it together. Add Banks and Green to the list too.