Final Thoughts

Get it? Final thoughts on…the Finals? That’s why they call me the Wizard of Word Play. I figure if I keep telling people someone other people gave it to me, they’ll eventually believe it, kind of like how Sasha Vujacic somehow became, “The Machine.” It wasn’t for his ability to contain his emotion, I’ll tell you that.

Am I glad I never got around to writing an episode that said Kobe could be in the same sentence as Jordan if the Lake Show won? In the words of the old Bud Light commercial, “Yes I am.” I promise, that will never get brought up again.

I’m glad KG got his ring. He’s busted his ass for too many years; he deserves it.

Pao Gasol, you’re doing wonders for the soft European stereotype.

Best nickname for KG’s game 5 no show goes to Peter Vescey (who else) who dubbed him The Counterfeit Ticket. Worst nickname was the fact that the phrase The Big Clickit even entered my brain. Jokes based on seat belt public service ads are horrible. Just horrible (channeling my inner Bill Walton).

I’m not trying to diss The Truth, but is it wrong that I thought Paul Pierce could be a believable fill in for Ashy Larry with enough baby powder? Brock kept bringing up his facial hair, I’m going to go with his doughy body. It’s no knock on his game though. He’s a Hall of Famer in my book.

Speaking of The Truth, did his injury in Game 1 remind anyone of a certain center who liked to use his name in the 3rd person in order to motivate himself? The only difference is that Pierce was back in 10 minutes, that center would be out 10 weeks. And would call everyone’s heart out while sitting on the bench. But the complete over reaction did bring back memories. And once again, I have to note that I’m not knocking Paul Pierce. He’s one of the few players who I can honestly say, “I’m not sure I could have played through what he played through.” Getting stabbed 11 times? But then again, I would have never gotten stabbed because robbers don’t stick up IT consultants for their money.

You know what this Celtics championship means? More teams will look for quick fixes. NBA GM’s will now say, “Hmm..the Celtics made a few trades and went from 23 wins to a championship. We might be 2 moves away.” And you know what that means? More stupid trades that I can make fun of. Thank you Danny Ainge for making my job easier. At the very least, I can look forward to getting random text messages for trade rumors.

One week to the Draft and I’m horribly prepared. One thing I do know is the more I hear about Michael Beasley, the less I would want to take him if I’m Chicago.

This is the type of in depth analysis you expect from The Barney Show.