Ahh it is finally here. Honestly, I am surprised it has taken this long to get here. The Celtics lasted way longer than I thought they would and they really shouldn’t have won three games in this series. However, the reason they lasted this long, is also the reason why the Heat and Lebron will lose for the second year in a row in the finals. But, more on that later. For now, I want to say how ridiculous it is that the Celtics even won three games.
The Celtics are really freaking old plain and simple. Ray Allen is pretty much useless at this point in his career, Paul Pierce has a lot of wear and tear, Garnett has played seventeen seasons and Rondo (although he is a great penetrator and assist guy) can’t shoot worth a lick which allows the Heat to play so far off a point guard its ridiculous. It is amazing that the Celtics won three games in this series, and the reason being is that the Celtics played their freaking hearts out every single game of the playoffs. However, at this point in time, that isn’t enough. The talent is just not there anymore.
However, with the Heat, the talent is there, the heart? Not really. They should have completely blown out the Celtics by twenty every single game of this series. They have three guys, in their prime, who are going to probably be in the Hall of Fame. Yet, they take plays and games off, which is why, they will lose again in the Finals. They are going to face a team with just as much talent across the board, and have the fire and the heart as the Celtics do. The Thunder will win the series and we can once again hear Lebron make excuses. I can’t wait.
Jones, here’s something I’ve noticed watching LeBron play. He’s never happy. He will make an amazing shot, an amazing block, an amazing play, and he’s never happy about it. He plays with grit and determination, but not happiness.
When LeBron slam dunks, he’s showing domination. He’s thrilled that he has just crushed a defensive opponent. He has a desire to crush other players, and crush all the detractors in the media and fanbase that hate him. But he has no love for the game itself.
When Jordan, Bird, Magic did something amazing, they loved it and it made them happy. They recognized the joy in basketball. Kobe loves the game, and plays with a deep passion. Shaq was always a happy guy.
LeBron doesn’t have any of that. He’s just angry, and probably scared of losing and failure.