What We Are Reading: Celtics Old?

Celtics playing wise, tough – The Boston Herald

Ron Borges wrote: “One of my Herald colleagues said Dwight Howard was looking for me Friday night after the Celtics eliminated his Orlando Magic from the NBA playoffs, 96-84. I was in the winners’ locker room. He wasn’t there. [...] Why would anyone think for a minute they could [win]? Because they believed their press clippings? Because they listened to talk radio? Because they watched the hype that has become ESPN? Or was it simply because they forgot whom they were playing? “

What We Are Reading: Can LeBron be effective without control

LeBron James says he wants to win; does that mean also having control on the court? – The Plain Dealer

Bill Livingston wrote: “Many think Chicago has the inside track, because point guard Derrick Rose was the recipient of many compliments from James in the first-round series between the Cavaliers and Bulls. [...] There are a few if’s and but’s to that scenario, however. [...] If James relinquishes the ball to a real point guard, what does that do to his major claim to leaving a historical imprint on the game, the triple double?”

What We Are Reading: Beat ’em to punch, Celtics

Beat ’em to punch, Celtics – Boston Herald
Ron Borges wrote: “Shelden Williams, your time has come. Instead of taking one for the team Rivers needs to tell his backup big man to deliver one for the team. Enough is enough. Tonight, at some point, Dwight Howard needs to be given a reason to be glad he has full dental insurance because, hey, basketball is a very physical sport.”

What We Are Reading: Lakers – Celtics

Better than 08? – NBAMate.com

Author J.O. wrote: “Arguably the most heated rivalry in sports is so close you can taste it. It’s a guilty pleasure. Don’t fool yourselves, if you’re a traditional basketball fan, then there’s a part of you that hopes the Conference Finals will just end now. Let’s face facts- LeBron gave up, Disney Dwight’s merry men just don’t cut it, and Nash’s Los army already won its title when it beat the San Antonio Spurs. The quality of the rest of west is about as raggedy as Mick Foley’s testicular fortitude. Spare us the mere rebuttals that the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns (both down 0-2 respectively) will try to make in the next week – the writing’s on the wall.”

What We Are Reading: Phil Jackson & the Media

Jackson Keeps Them Guessing and Laughing – The New York Times

Billy Witz wrote: “[Jackson rarely shows uneasiness] Not when he remarked that San Antonio’s title during a strike-shortened season should carry an asterisk, not when he called Sacramento a cow town (prompting Kings fans to begin the tradition of ringing cowbells) and most certainly not when it came to planting a seed with opponents or the referees.”