How are you coping?

[mmbaby]

Thank you so much, Twinbree. Have a great weekend.

[GreenFaith1819]

I'm ok.

My oldest son felt better after his football workout yesterday morning.

Me? I proudly wore my KG Dark Green T-Shirt yesterday, and will continue to wear the ones I have so far (Rondo, KG, Pierce, and Ray Ray). My Perk Jersey is on order.

The loss is still a sore one for me, of course....I did get some laughter out of seeing the LA Fans tearing LA apart in celebration, though.

You can tell they ain't used to winning anything (LOL!)

and they call Boston fans crazy?

[Bahku]

I'm sorry if I don't sympathize. I'm so happy that you all finally feel as bad as we did in 2008. Thats the beauty of a rivalry.

Nah ... we don't feel remotely as bad ... you folks were absolutely humiliated in 2008, we were a ninth-place team that beat all the odds and came within 4 point of the championship, despite the overwhelming assistance you received from the officiating crew ... the only bad feelings I have are for my team, who were clearly more deserving, but robbed nonetheless. Personally, I'm extremely proud of the Celtics and their amazing string of accomplishments this year, in the midst of injuries, age, and adversity. I'm no less proud than I would be if they'd won ... I can't beging to imagine how bad it must've felt to get a spanking like you guys did in 2008, and after having to put up with all of Kobe's tantrums and hysterics ... I hope this helps ease the pain, if only a little.

[aporel#18]

mmbaby, I wish you and your family all the best. There is basketball, and then there are the real important things.

For me, this has been one of the hardest days I can remember. Haven't slept since the game, avoided all non-celtic sports info. I didn't feel like crying until I watched the TA video. If this loss is frustrating for us fans, what about the players? They suffered the bad calls, their own mistakes, and the pain as game 7 were slipping off their hands. They are pros, but the Celtic players have heart, and they are developing the Celtic Pride state of mind. This is why the Big 3 has to retire in green, they must pass the torch on the youngins just like the Celtics did back in the 60's, 70's and 80's.

Losing in game 7 of the Finals, to the Fakers, is hard to take. But this has to make them work harder to get #18.

Thanks to all of you, if misery loves company, I don't want anyone but you, my Celticsblog brothers and sisters. You are the best company.

[Bahku]

I'm coping by looking ahead, knowing there is more to come. Celtics basketball, all the players - are more than just a game to me. I didn't start watching basketball till 4 years ago when I lost my son and the Celtics have helped to keep me sane and given me a joy I can't describe. Loving the players does not replace what I have lost, but it is something and it means a great deal to me. Especially Big Baby, because he looks and acts so much like my son. When I watch BBD, it is as though my son is still here and I can watch him grow and change over the years. Maybe it's unhealthy, but I don't care.
Well, it felt good to release that. Thanks to everyone here too for keeping me company.

Thanks so much for sharing such a painful experience, MmBaby ... everyone deals with grief in different ways, unique to their own personality and needs, and I personally believe investing devotion and affection in a sports team is a very healthy way to alleviate and process some of that pain. Knowing what an exhuberant, positive, and energetic guy Glen Davis is, I can begin to get an idea of what a special young man your son was. My (now grown) children are the greatest blessing in my life, and in fact, kept me alive at times when I shouldn't have been ... I can not imagine losing any one of them, and I am amazed at your profound courage and integrity. It's truly a blessing to know you, and I am so happy you chose CB to hang your hat on!

[ACF]

I'm sorry if I don't sympathize. I'm so happy that you all finally feel as bad as we did in 2008. Thats the beauty of a rivalry.

We'll get over it. We are just happy that most (most, not all) of us are real fans, as opposed to all the people you have hopping on your wagon each year, because of the Laker Love Fest that is inherent in the media. It is, quite frankly, disgusting: People would rather root for a classless, smug criminal than for guys that actually play for their team, i.e. us. Just think of it: The NBA is teaching the kids that "me, me, me" is better than "we, we, we". Just disgusting. And yes, I am bitter. We handed you the trophy, so I have every right to be.

To you, mmbaby: I feel for you. If the Celtics are in any way making your life just a little bit better, I am truly happy on your behalf. We'll be back.

[GEE]

Well, losing to men like Kobe 'The Drama Prince' Bryant, Ron 'The Thug' Artest, and Lamar 'the Consistently Inconsistent' Odom is depressing! At least if it were Steve Nash and Company, it would be an honorable loss, a battle among the gentlemen of the sport.

Gin and Tonics!

This is the one thing WE Celtic and Laker fans have in common! When one team beats the other “something screwy happen!” The Lakers won fair and square! Its ok for KG to push opposing players, but Ron Artest is a thug, Bryant is a drama prince, but it ok for Paul to flop and act like someone is running him over every time he has be ball. The officiating wasn’t great, but if didn’t favor one team over the other it may have extended the series that’s all. Come on its (clean) rough play when the Celtics do it but its (dirty) cheap when another team does the same thing to them.

[Redz]

Well, losing to men like Kobe 'The Drama Prince' Bryant, Ron 'The Thug' Artest, and Lamar 'the Consistently Inconsistent' Odom is depressing! At least if it were Steve Nash and Company, it would be an honorable loss, a battle among the gentlemen of the sport.

Gin and Tonics!

This is the one thing WE Celtic and Laker fans have in common! When one team beats the other “something screwy happen!” The Lakers won fair and square! Its ok for KG to push opposing players, but Ron Artest is a thug, Bryant is a drama prince, but it ok for Paul to flop and act like someone is running him over every time he has be ball. The officiating wasn’t great, but if didn’t favor one team over the other it may have extended the series that’s all. Come on its (clean) rough play when the Celtics do it but its (dirty) cheap when another team does the same thing to them.

I agree.  The Lakers won because they made more plays when it mattered most.

But obviously every Laker is going to be a despicable pig of the worst kind in our eyes.  Mother Theresa in a Laker uniform would still be nothing but a whining, pretentious thug and a flopper.  This is the way it is, and always will be.

...and you all should think the same about us.

I hope you drop your trophy and it breaks in half.  

[BBS]

 Only complaint anyone has about Game 7 isn't that the Lakers played rough as it was put, It's the fact that both teams where allowed to play that way for 3 quarters and then only 1 team was allowed to play like that. If you think LA wins that game without 19 freethrows (not counting Sasha's 2) in the 4th your NUTS!! PLAIN AND SIMPLE.


If my memory serves me right and I think it does, The Celtics never shot more free throws in any game of the finals except one and that was only by 1 freethrow. Dispite that we win 3 games and force a game 7 only to have the our Defencive rug pulled out from under.  

 Jeff Van Gundy even said this late in the 4th LA won this game at the foul line then there was a dead silence after he said it and then it was countered by Breen saying Rebounds also. Doc said it after the game "A 20+freethrow advantage is to much to overcome".

 LIKE I SAID IF ANYONE THINKS LA WINS WITHOUT 19 FREETROWS IN THE 4TH YOUR NUTS!!!

[Wila]

I have gone to bed thinking about the Boston's loss....and when I wake up...its the first thing on my mind...If I feel this sense of loss, then how are the players coping? Is there any counselling for people like me? People say...this team wont be the same next season..that some players will leave or even the coach...which makes me even more so sadder. I didnt know I had invested so much emotion...but either way..one thing i know for sure is that....am proud of my team!!!

[Redz]

I had a rather melancholy moment while watching Karate Kid with my wife and daughters last night.  Somehow started thinking about the end result again...

[nickagneta]

As a much younger man I went through the debacle that was the 1986 World Series and watched, while sitting on a bar stool with a free bottle of champagne in front of me, as the first Red Sox World Series win in 7 decades rolled between Bill Buckner's legs. The free bottle of champagne was promptly removed and a cried in my beer. The hangover that was the 1986 World Series lasted 18 years.

I learned a lot about how to handle loss from that game and from another bunch of things that happened in my life thereafter.

One, it's just a game. When you lose and lose playing your best and playing with pride and dignity, you should never hang your head. If you lose the championship game while playing your best and playing with pride and dignity, you should hold your head up high and know that you had an awesome season and gave it everything but sometimes that's just not enough.

I am proud to be a Celtic fan and proud of the way this team has played and comported themselves before, during and after this season and post season. They are and will always be winners and champions in my heart and mind.

And because of that, I smile and am happy today because life goes on and as being a Red Sox fan has taught me....there's always next season!!!

[GEE]

WOW, I'm all for supporting your team! But wow when it starts to effect your life and people are talking about depression. In 08 when Boston beat the Lakers, there was that game Powe went the line over and over and over. I didn't think that was fair and I didn't B***h and moan about it. We lost and I moved on!
LIKE I SAID I’M ALL FOR SUPPORTING MY TEAM, BUT DO YOU REALLY THINK RONDO, KOBE, PAUL OR KEVIN REALLY REALLY CARE THAT MUCH ABOUT US..It’s only a game.

[ACF]

That is true, GEE. But if you cannot invest your emotions into it, then what is the point? You might as well watch paint dry. We are happy when we win and feel sad when we lose.

[GEE]

That's fair..I'm sure the Celtics (management) will do what's necessary to put out a completive team next season. Don't get me wrong I’m ALL for the LAKERS! and I feel the same pain it the gut! (Game 7) but I try to keep it in check and not get to crazy with the rivalry GO Lakers …BOSTON   Sucks!  : ) joking..were NOT all crazy!!!