Completely agree. The Celtics took a step backwards yesterday.
How does doing nothing equate to taking a step backward?
I am now resigned to the wasting, as Roy put it, of an MVP-caliber season by Thomas and one of the dwindling good years Horford has left, and I acknowledge now that signing Al probably was a mistake. I liked the move in the summer because I thought it represented a commitment to win that doesn't seem to exist.
Acquiring Jimmy Butler wouldn't have changed that. It would just mean getting bounced in the ECF in 6 games or 5 in the Finals - especially if the deal had to contain Jae Crowder (as has been reported).
And no, I don't consider being relevant success for a franchise with this tradition. I'm going to leave chasing participation ribbons to the franchises that have never done anything meaningful.
We'll just have to see what all this inaction by Ainge means for the future.
It means that there's still powder in the guns, junior.
Patience is a virtue. Throwing all your chips on the table while you know 2 other players are holding 4 aces isn't exactly the smart play.
Your new position of avoiding vitriol didn't last long, did it?
The current team needed rebounding. Ainge didn't deliver. Our Eastern Conference opponents improved. Got that?
Significant step backwards.
I know it doesn't fit your narrative to actually acknowledge facts, especially while you're blustering about loving a good "discussion" and bemoaning all the vitriol, but if you have a shred of interest in being honest, you'll note that I was NOT calling for a Butler or George deal.
I was calling for Ainge to strengthen the current club, Sparky. He failed. Miserably. Quit entirely on the season. Totally unacceptable from where I sit.
The real thesis of this thread is "God, I can't stand it when everyone doesn't agree with 'In Danny I trust.'" LOL.