Last week the Boston Celtics added Stephon Marbury to their roster. As a Georgia Tech alum and lifelong Celtic fan I have a natural interest in his success there. Perhaps that success will lessen the painful memory of how the Celtics and Jon Barry failed to agree on a contract after the his 1st round 1992 draft selection (21st overall). Then again remembering what a dick Marbury was to Jon's brother Drew Barry in a 1996, hopes are diminished.
Taking on Stephon Marbury was a huge risk for the Boston Celtics, the player has a me first attitude that has been his trademark since high school This is best illustrated in his defensive effort, better described as absent. The Celtics are a defense first basketball team, led by the heart of Kevin Garnet and Paul Pierce. To ask these team leaders to corral the self-centered point guard is unrealistic.
The Celtics gave Marbury number 8, the players that have worn that jersey before are...
- Al Brightman '47
- Phil Farbman '49
- Howie Shannon '50
- Scott Wedman '85, '86, and '87
- Kenny Battle '92, and '93
- James Blackwell '95
- Antoine Walker '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, and '03
- Al Jefferson '05
Of the group only Scott Wedman deserves distinction. He was a tough shooting guard that would do whatever it took to get the win. Unlike Marbury, who will take whatever he can. Thankfully, no retired Celtic of importance will have his jersey besmirched by this selfish snot.
Hope you didn't screw the pooch Danny Ainge!
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