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Dooling
« on: September 27, 2012, 03:12:08 PM »

Offline ummidkme

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I have a whole new respect for the man. He is a Celtic. I wish the best in life for him.

I am sick of comments and discussions that forget the human element of basketball. The reason we like the Celtics is that it is a family not solely consumed by business. The giddiness over Dooling's retirement that opened up a roster spot was nauseating. The numbers Dooling put up weren't spectacular but he was integral to the 11-12 grind it out Celtics. He was our Reverend.
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Online Roy H.

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This cracked me up:

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Dooling continued, “Not only do I think [Rondo]’s the second-best player in the NBA behind Kevin Durant, but I think he is an amazing leader. I think he doesn’t get a fair shake in the media and I wish they knew my friend the way I did.”

Haha.  Reading between the lines, I guess there wasn't a snowball's chance that he was signing in Miami.
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Re: Dooling
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 03:47:59 PM »

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wow such powerful great article Dooling is a strong dude nice to see hell be around still
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 04:00:59 PM »

Offline Interceptor

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Such a cool guy. I hope that in a few years, as his kids grow up, he re-considers coaching.
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 04:03:33 PM »

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A great man Keyon Dooling. He's just a good rolemodel for young people out there, i wish him all the best.
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2012, 04:26:32 PM »

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Quote from: Roy H. on September 27, 2012, 03:44:47 PM
This cracked me up:

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Dooling continued, “Not only do I think [Rondo]’s the second-best player in the NBA behind Kevin Durant, but I think he is an amazing leader. I think he doesn’t get a fair shake in the media and I wish they knew my friend the way I did.”

Haha.  Reading between the lines, I guess there wasn't a snowball's chance that he was signing in Miami.
Hm. So he's been invited by Doc to travel with the team for road games, and Ainge talked about having _a_ roster spot open. What's the chance they're trimming to 14 with the idea to bring Dooling back if we have an emergency situation?
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2012, 05:03:57 PM »

Offline rocknrollforyoursoul

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TP. I see so few player features of that depth. Great work by Camerato. I'll miss Keyon.
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2012, 05:04:12 PM »

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Great article, great guy.  So nice to read something like this compared with all the bad eggs that get so much publicity.
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2012, 05:08:43 PM »

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Really powerful piece.  I wish Keyon the best in life and hope that if he does choose to join a ball club's front office, it will be ours.

Cheers, Reverend.
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« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2012, 05:17:02 PM »

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Keyon was awesome.  He really grew on me last season and I loved his energy and veteran presence, especially during the playoffs.  It's too bad he didn't want to give this season another go, but good for him to walk away.
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2012, 05:32:42 PM »

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TP for posting this. One of the most powerful stories, I have read in a while. I really like how he stands up for KG and Rondo.
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2012, 05:44:46 PM »

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Quote from: ummidkme on September 27, 2012, 03:12:08 PM
www.csnne.com/basketball-boston-celtics/celtics-talk/Walking-away-Dooling-on-retirement-famil?blockID=780055&feedID=10424

I have a whole new respect for the man. He is a Celtic. I wish the best in life for him.

I am sick of comments and discussions that forget the human element of basketball. The reason we like the Celtics is that it is a family not solely consumed by business. The giddiness over Dooling's retirement that opened up a roster spot was nauseating. The numbers Dooling put up weren't spectacular but he was integral to the 11-12 grind it out Celtics. He was our Reverend.
great article nd a good read but u overreacting wit da bolded it aint dat serious dawg lol
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2012, 06:13:00 PM »

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Dooling is without question a great role model for the NBA.  When he was with the Nets, he came on weekly to talk about the league on WFAN.  He is so open and articulate; you just don't find that nowadays in many pro athletes.

Having said that -- can we at least agree that his career, though long, was at best an underachievement?  The guy was a lottery pick.  He played for half-a-dozen teams in 13 years.  His most common role was as a backup PG.  That is perfectly legitimate and something to be proud of...but I don't think that's what scouts thought he would become.
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2012, 06:19:14 PM »

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^ Maybe, he could have just been picked too high, though. If I have a lottery pick and use it on BBD, it doesn't make him an underachiever, it makes me an idiot.
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« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2012, 06:23:57 PM »

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Wow, great article! I almost cried... powerful stuff.
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