“This fall, I’m going to take my talents to South Beach”
This was the words that Lebron James used in his decision to bolt Cleveland for Miami.
Well, how about Brian Scalabrine?
Who?!
For 2 straight days, I got a treat to watch NBA games live. I was assigned at our warehouse thus enabling me to open up my television set and tune to BTV for live games. Friday, it was the most anticipated game of this season as James returned back as a visiting player as his Miami Heat faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Saturday, it was Brian Scalabrine’s turn to take the limelight as he returned to Boston as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
The Heat-Cavs hype was so blistering that BTV has to cut the announcing of starting lineups of Miami Heat. There, Lebron did his famous pre-game ritual during his tenure as a Cavalier by his then famous powder throw, a simple slap on the face of every Cavs fan. Every time James held on the ball, the crowd booed like there’s no tomorrow. Every miss, fans cheered like they’ve won the championship. And every time James hit a basket, the crowd was silent. By the third quarter, the Quicken Loans Arena was like a cemetery as James dominated his former team. And in the fourth quarter, the outcome was undoubtedly decided.
James drew the last laugh.
I was a James fanatic when he was in Cleveland. But when he bolted his hometown to join Wade and monkey look-alike Bosh, there it hit me that this guy is an ass. While watching the game, I even hoped this guy to suffer an ACL, which it never did. Instead, James proved me wrong by hitting shots after shots on every defender thrown at him by Coach Byron Scott. There, I was too pissed off knowing karma hasn’t sided with Cleveland.
But on Saturday, I got a treat as I was able to watch the final 2 minutes of the game between Bulls and Celtics. Celtics were leading by 14 that time. Since the game was already decided, I just thought of finishing the final 2 minutes before returning to work.
Then there was a loud cheer and a standing ovation from the Boston crowd.
It was a like a Paul Pierce-like standing ovation 2 years ago when he injured his knee in Game one of the finals and returned to the game.
But it was not Pierce. It was neither a superstar.
It was my main man, Brian Scalabrine going to the scorer’s box.
As Scalabrine entered the game, the Celtics fans gave him a standing ovation. The blonde curly haired dude clearly was touched upon the reaction of the fans. There was even one point that fans started to cheer “We want Scalabrine!”. Once he held the ball, the crowd went frenzy, hoping the latter would at least attempt one shot or even score at least a point.
But he passed up.
At least on the box score, Scalabrine didn’t have a DNP-Coach Decision against Boston.
There my friend is the difference between a Brian Scalabrine to a stupid punk ass jerk in Lebron James.
For a bench warmer to receive that kind of ovation is amazing. For a superstar and a future hall of famer, that was pretty embarrassing.
James has relegated himself as the biggest villain in NBA history. His decision to bolt for a winner clearly states that he cannot carry a team all by himself. His decision to leave Cleveland despite all efforts put by then GM Danny Ferry simply states that this guy is a clown, asking for his supporting role yet he cannot deliver the Cavs to the big dance.
As for Scalabrine, man I feel for this guy. For me, he must be the most appreciated player in NBA history when it comes to being bench warmer. Who in the history of NBA does any player receive this kind of ovation from a crowd who once played for a team that rides the bench all along?
Scalabrine just gave me a clearer view of the term “bench-warmer”. It does not take to be a superstar to get treated like one. It only took one minute for Scalabrine to be appreciated. It only took one word from their coach for him to get that kind of respect he deserves in his return to Boston Garden.
Cavaliers fans, move on. James will never be back in Cleveland.
Boston, get ready for another round of ovation once this Scalabrine guy returns to Boston for the final meeting with the Bulls late this year.
And do me one favor Boston, please retire the number 44 and hang it on the rafters because on what happened that night, it was pretty special. Hang his jersey with career averages of like 2 points per game but received a standing ovation on one of the most historic arena in the NBA, the Boston Garden.
This was the words that Lebron James used in his decision to bolt Cleveland for Miami.
Well, how about Brian Scalabrine?
Who?!
For 2 straight days, I got a treat to watch NBA games live. I was assigned at our warehouse thus enabling me to open up my television set and tune to BTV for live games. Friday, it was the most anticipated game of this season as James returned back as a visiting player as his Miami Heat faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Saturday, it was Brian Scalabrine’s turn to take the limelight as he returned to Boston as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
The Heat-Cavs hype was so blistering that BTV has to cut the announcing of starting lineups of Miami Heat. There, Lebron did his famous pre-game ritual during his tenure as a Cavalier by his then famous powder throw, a simple slap on the face of every Cavs fan. Every time James held on the ball, the crowd booed like there’s no tomorrow. Every miss, fans cheered like they’ve won the championship. And every time James hit a basket, the crowd was silent. By the third quarter, the Quicken Loans Arena was like a cemetery as James dominated his former team. And in the fourth quarter, the outcome was undoubtedly decided.
James drew the last laugh.
I was a James fanatic when he was in Cleveland. But when he bolted his hometown to join Wade and monkey look-alike Bosh, there it hit me that this guy is an ass. While watching the game, I even hoped this guy to suffer an ACL, which it never did. Instead, James proved me wrong by hitting shots after shots on every defender thrown at him by Coach Byron Scott. There, I was too pissed off knowing karma hasn’t sided with Cleveland.
But on Saturday, I got a treat as I was able to watch the final 2 minutes of the game between Bulls and Celtics. Celtics were leading by 14 that time. Since the game was already decided, I just thought of finishing the final 2 minutes before returning to work.
Then there was a loud cheer and a standing ovation from the Boston crowd.
It was a like a Paul Pierce-like standing ovation 2 years ago when he injured his knee in Game one of the finals and returned to the game.
But it was not Pierce. It was neither a superstar.
It was my main man, Brian Scalabrine going to the scorer’s box.
As Scalabrine entered the game, the Celtics fans gave him a standing ovation. The blonde curly haired dude clearly was touched upon the reaction of the fans. There was even one point that fans started to cheer “We want Scalabrine!”. Once he held the ball, the crowd went frenzy, hoping the latter would at least attempt one shot or even score at least a point.
But he passed up.
At least on the box score, Scalabrine didn’t have a DNP-Coach Decision against Boston.
There my friend is the difference between a Brian Scalabrine to a stupid punk ass jerk in Lebron James.
For a bench warmer to receive that kind of ovation is amazing. For a superstar and a future hall of famer, that was pretty embarrassing.
James has relegated himself as the biggest villain in NBA history. His decision to bolt for a winner clearly states that he cannot carry a team all by himself. His decision to leave Cleveland despite all efforts put by then GM Danny Ferry simply states that this guy is a clown, asking for his supporting role yet he cannot deliver the Cavs to the big dance.
As for Scalabrine, man I feel for this guy. For me, he must be the most appreciated player in NBA history when it comes to being bench warmer. Who in the history of NBA does any player receive this kind of ovation from a crowd who once played for a team that rides the bench all along?
Scalabrine just gave me a clearer view of the term “bench-warmer”. It does not take to be a superstar to get treated like one. It only took one minute for Scalabrine to be appreciated. It only took one word from their coach for him to get that kind of respect he deserves in his return to Boston Garden.
Cavaliers fans, move on. James will never be back in Cleveland.
Boston, get ready for another round of ovation once this Scalabrine guy returns to Boston for the final meeting with the Bulls late this year.
And do me one favor Boston, please retire the number 44 and hang it on the rafters because on what happened that night, it was pretty special. Hang his jersey with career averages of like 2 points per game but received a standing ovation on one of the most historic arena in the NBA, the Boston Garden.
