"One of the most beloved Celtics of the pre big 3 era"
"Prodigal son has returned"
Great to have you back, danny deserves applause"
Really? Can someone explain to me where all this love has come from... Maybe I'm crazy but when Delonte was sent packing to Seattle it seemed that a lot of people on this board were extremely happy. When he was here, we had a really really bad team and he really didn't play all that well for us. He makes a lot of mistakes, not as many as Tony Allen thats for sure, and he can't really shoot the three ball all that well. He goes on streaks where he tries to dominates the ball and fails.
I know there were a few people on here who rooted for him on the Cavs and always wanted him back, but I always felt there were more anti-Wests rather than supporters. I feel like I'm the only one that thinks signing a mediocre, undersized, mentally unstable, guard is a bad idea... Am I alone on this?? I don't get it.
Yeah ... I seriously don't understand most of the quotes you have here, either. He certainly had his fans, though, and I think when you see those kinds of comments, those people are speaking for themselves, and not the majority, (at least I hope so ... I doubt that most C's fans think of him as "one of the most beloved since the Big Three era" ... not even close).
Also, Celtics fans are some of the most loyal in the world, and once they fall in love with a player, and that player returns, most of the reaction and feelings being posted are going to be the positive ones. Doesn't make as much since to hammer the negative, cuz done is done, and he's a Celtic. Like it or not, he's wearing green now, and that is a big step in the right direction, (as far as fan-dom is concerned).
I have always disliked Rasheed Wallace, and I hated the thought of him coming here, but once it was a done deal, I had to accept him, (to a certain extent), root for him, and hope that he would get past his attitude problems and contribute in a significant way. When he's gone, I won't notice ... and there have been other past players who were Celtics at one point and moved on, who I feel the same way about.
Then there are guys like Eddie House, Al Jefferson, and James Posey, (especially Eddie), who will always hold a special place in my heart, who I'll always think of as Celtics, and who, if they returned, I would be extremely happy to see them in green again. I think that's what you're seeing here for the most part, and I think it's expected with a guy like Delonte.
Delonte had his following when he was here, and upon his return, it makes sense that those are the people who will be the most vocal and the most anxious to post about it. I liked much of De's game, and he has a comical, endearing side that's hard
not to like, but I also have many mixed feelings about his abilities on the court and the emotional stuff.
But as I did with Sheed, I will welcome him as a Celtic, even more so as a returning C, and I will hope for the best and a positive improvement in all areas of his life, and a consistent contribution to this team. Time will tell ... no matter how warm a welcome he gets, he's got a lot to prove, both on
and off the court.
Topic: When did Delonte become so popular?? (Read 22010 times)