The Celtics made their preseason debut on Sunday, only about 2 months late due to the lockout. Anyway, as you all know, I just adore Rasheed Wallace and haven't been the same since he retired. However, I will always take consolation in knowing that he played in Boston for a season and came up big when it counted. However, imagine my surprise when I thought he was back on the court, playing with the Celts against the Toronto Raptors. I was overjoyed, and puzzled...how did I not hear about this? I'm usually on top of NBA news. I didn't hear about it, because it didn't happen....and I realized it wasn't him, sad face.
Chris Wilcox
'Sheed
Nope, it was Chris Wilcox, a new addition to the Celtics since the lockout was settled. I don't have too much to say about 'Cox yet (like that? I mean, we called Rasheed, 'Sheed, so I'm just trying to remain consistent), but I will say that he reminds me of the man who coined the phrase, "Ball Don't Lie"!
-Both played for the Detroit Pistons at one point in their careers
-I've now witnessed each of them pleading their cases with the refs during games
-They look very similar (they aren't twins, but there are STRIKING similarities).
-Notice the 'sun' tattoos on each of their right arms as well....just sayin'....
The words of Big Ran below, after I mentioned my thought to him, clearly validated that, unlike the Ghetto Boys, my mind was not playing tricks on me:
From: Big Ran Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:30 AM To: KC Jones Subject: RE: here he is
Also, I saw a replay of the Celts game from Sunday and when Wilcox jumped up from the bench at one point I really thought it was Sheed for a second.
Chris Wilcox
Rashhhhheeeeeeeed Wallllllace!
For me, the NBA Season kicking off on Christmas Day is one of the biggest gifts of all...however, I have to admit, it's slightly bittersweet with Rasheed no longer in the league. Love him or hate him, (and you SHOULD love him), he's one of a kind!
Just a little something to help get you into the holiday spirit!
While there are no questions that Isiah Thomas was one of the best point guards of all time, since his playing days ended, he has been a one man wrecking crew. Let's take a look at some of the highlights, shall we?
-Zeke's first foray into basketball management came in 1994 with the Toronto Raptors. He ended up leaving in 1998 after a dispute with management (i.e. the team sucked and couldn't keep any good players).
-He then joined NBC Broadcasting. I honestly do not remember this at all. I'm guessing he was terrible, especially if he was paired with Bob Costas. Bob Costas might be the devil.
-Thomas then purchased the CBA for $10 million in 1998 and was the owner until 2000. The CBA had to declare bankruptcy after what many team owners termed as Thomas' "mismanagement and out-of-control spending."
-After the CBA's bankruptcy came his stint as the coach of the Indiana Pacers. This lasted three years until Larry Bird returned to the team and booted him. I'm sure it didn't hurt that Thomas was quoted as saying "If Larry Bird was black, he would only be another good player (or something to that effect)." At least he wasn't responsible for the "Malice in the Palace."
-How do you sum up Thomas' time with the Knicks? The terrible record, the terrible contracts, the crushing of a franchise, and an $11 million payout for sexual harassment seem to only scratch the surface of his destruction.
-Shortly after getting booted from NY, he overdosed on Lunesta and inexplicably tried to cover it up saying it was his daughter. In the words of Charlie Murphy, "WRONG. WRONG. (I may be the only one that gets this reference)"
-Thomas then took the head coaching job at Florida International University (because no one else wanted him) and led the team to a 7-25 record in his first year. He then announced he was taking a job as a consultant for the Knicks while remaining the FIU coach. Nope, that's against most NBA and NCAA rules. The Golden Showers Panthers were 11- 9 this year.
So, this brings up to the present where, for some un-Godly reason, both the Knicks and the Pistons have interest in hiring him. The Knicks, seemingly in some management position, and the Pistons as their head coach. As a Celtics fan, I welcome Isiah back to the NBA, especially to an Eastern Conference team. I would especially welcome him back to the Knicks, where Donnie Walsh has finally gotten rid of most of their terrible contracts and has two great players to build on. I would LOVE Isiah to come in and somehow muck that up again.
-Big Ran
PS: I think KC Jones would drive to Detroit and kidnap Thomas if it meant not disrupting her beloved De-troit Pissed-ons.
Sorry for the delay in getting this up today---but I'm having a late lunch, what can I say? It's very busy here and I'm a critical cog in the machine that keeps this corporation running...I just wish my paycheck properly reflected my importance.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand---I think you will see the resemblance between our boy 'Fiddy Cent' and Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey. This one is beyond obvious and requires no further explanation. Truthfully, what are the chances that these two AREN'T related? Look at them! When I first saw #3 out on the floor a few seasons back I thought the Pistons may have quietly signed 50 in the offseason....or maybe cloned him! I wonder if 50 can ball? And, more importantly, I wonder if Stuckey can rap....I'm sure there's always room for another brother in the G-Unit family....
-KC Jones
Update from Big Ran...
Can I throw a third person in the mix? Maybe a mini me of 50 Cent? Nate Robinson wearing Shaq's fur coat from when he was still in Boston. I would love to see that trio hanging out together.
