May 16, 1997
Last week, unexpectedly charged up over Rick Pitino, I ran out and bought - at markdown - his bestseller, "Success Is a Choice: Ten Steps to Overachieving in Business and Life."
"Give me a week," I told my editor, "I'm going to turn myself around. I'm making success a choice."
Showing posts with label Rick Pitino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rick Pitino. Show all posts
9.17.2013
Pitino, ML Carr, and All of Celticdom on Pins and Needles as Draft Lottery Looms
May 17, 1997
M.L. Carr said he is not nervous or superstitious about representing the Celtics at the NBA draft lottery tomorrow. "What happens in out of my hands. It is all done in the back room before you've ever seen the results on television. They do the actual drawing backstage, put the results in the envelopes, and then take them out of the envelopes on TV.
M.L. Carr said he is not nervous or superstitious about representing the Celtics at the NBA draft lottery tomorrow. "What happens in out of my hands. It is all done in the back room before you've ever seen the results on television. They do the actual drawing backstage, put the results in the envelopes, and then take them out of the envelopes on TV.
DJ Purged Along with the Other Assistant Coaches
May 16, 1997
After starring on the court and showing tremendous promise in his coaching stint, Dennis Johnson is now trying his hand at the waiting game.
While being duly impressed with the way Rick Pitino has quickly established control with the Celtics, DJ, fired last week with the other assistant coaches in the front office purge, is sitting tight until some of the upper echelon coaching changes shake out.
After starring on the court and showing tremendous promise in his coaching stint, Dennis Johnson is now trying his hand at the waiting game.
While being duly impressed with the way Rick Pitino has quickly established control with the Celtics, DJ, fired last week with the other assistant coaches in the front office purge, is sitting tight until some of the upper echelon coaching changes shake out.
9.13.2013
Popp Unlikely to Deal Duncan for Pitino's Poo-Poo Platter
5/20/97
On their way to the office yesterday, San Antonio Spurs executives realized they had several to-do items in their daily planners. Apparently, the phrase "trade our No. 1 pick" wasn't scribbled in any books.
On their way to the office yesterday, San Antonio Spurs executives realized they had several to-do items in their daily planners. Apparently, the phrase "trade our No. 1 pick" wasn't scribbled in any books.
9.12.2013
No Need to Cry Out Loud
5/20/97
The local breast-beating and garment-rending over the Celtics' third-place finish in Sunday's lottery has been of championship caliber. Glad to see this town still has what it takes to lead the world in wallowing in self-pity.
The local breast-beating and garment-rending over the Celtics' third-place finish in Sunday's lottery has been of championship caliber. Glad to see this town still has what it takes to lead the world in wallowing in self-pity.
9.11.2013
Patience is the Other P-Word in Boston
5/20/97
If you're a Celtics fan, you've probably been drowning in self-pity since Sunday's NBA lottery. It's time to stop whining, get over the Celtics' unfortunate draw and focus your attention on the remainder of the draft field.
And while you're at it, make sure to take everything you've heard from NBA personnel types and self-proclaimed media experts the past few days and measure all of it for what it's worth: precious little.
If you're a Celtics fan, you've probably been drowning in self-pity since Sunday's NBA lottery. It's time to stop whining, get over the Celtics' unfortunate draw and focus your attention on the remainder of the draft field.
And while you're at it, make sure to take everything you've heard from NBA personnel types and self-proclaimed media experts the past few days and measure all of it for what it's worth: precious little.
9.10.2013
Dominique Wilkins' Arrival Meant Bird's Departure
5/19/97
Almost lost amid the Celtics' disappointment at not landing the NBA's top draft choice yesterday was Larry Bird's criticism of the C's in an interview with NBC's Peter Vecsey.
Bird, now Indiana's coach, said too many were involved in the Celtics' decision-making process. He said they never listened to him, then related how he learned they never would.
The occasion was the 1994 signing of Dominique Wilkins as a free agent. Bird said he learned of the move by reading a newspaper.
Almost lost amid the Celtics' disappointment at not landing the NBA's top draft choice yesterday was Larry Bird's criticism of the C's in an interview with NBC's Peter Vecsey.
Bird, now Indiana's coach, said too many were involved in the Celtics' decision-making process. He said they never listened to him, then related how he learned they never would.
The occasion was the 1994 signing of Dominique Wilkins as a free agent. Bird said he learned of the move by reading a newspaper.
9.09.2013
Was Gastclown to Blame for Bird's Departure?
5/19/97
After his Pacers were left in their expected 12th position in yesterday's NBA draft lottery, new Indiana coach Larry Bird found himself in a familiar situation.
"I was rooting for the Celtics," he said.
After his Pacers were left in their expected 12th position in yesterday's NBA draft lottery, new Indiana coach Larry Bird found himself in a familiar situation.
"I was rooting for the Celtics," he said.
9.08.2013
C's Lose Out in Duncan Sweepstakes
5/19/97
Don't lose heart because the Celtics lost the draft lottery yesterday. To earn an NBA championship a team must win games, not game shows.
The San Antonio Spurs won the Chuck Barris trophy. They have the No.1 pick. The Celtics will pick third and sixth. That's not a bad consolation prize for a team that needs, oh, seven or eight new players.
Don't lose heart because the Celtics lost the draft lottery yesterday. To earn an NBA championship a team must win games, not game shows.
The San Antonio Spurs won the Chuck Barris trophy. They have the No.1 pick. The Celtics will pick third and sixth. That's not a bad consolation prize for a team that needs, oh, seven or eight new players.
9.07.2013
Bulls May Dangle Pippen to Snag Garnett
May 24, 1997
This being Memorial Day weekend, it may be appropriate to pay homage to the Chicago Bulls. It's not because they're going to lose. It's because they may never be quite the same.
What's going on in Chicago now makes the Celtics' recent swirl look like an "Up With People" concert. There are factions upon factions, and everyone is talking, from the owner to the coach to the superstar. It almost makes the basketball secondary - well, when they win as much as they do, it can be secondary, especially when it's so ugly - and makes the act of even playing the games that much more impressive.
This being Memorial Day weekend, it may be appropriate to pay homage to the Chicago Bulls. It's not because they're going to lose. It's because they may never be quite the same.
What's going on in Chicago now makes the Celtics' recent swirl look like an "Up With People" concert. There are factions upon factions, and everyone is talking, from the owner to the coach to the superstar. It almost makes the basketball secondary - well, when they win as much as they do, it can be secondary, especially when it's so ugly - and makes the act of even playing the games that much more impressive.
9.06.2013
Why Did the Celts Send Carr to Secaucus Anyway?
5/19/97
M.L. Carr said he didn't bring any good-luck charms with him to yesterday's draft lottery and nerve festival here at the NBA Entertainment studios.
"I've already done my work," the former coach and director of basketball operations said after the Celtics had suffered their 68th setback of the season, finishing with the third and sixth picks (the latter courtesy of Dallas).
M.L. Carr said he didn't bring any good-luck charms with him to yesterday's draft lottery and nerve festival here at the NBA Entertainment studios.
"I've already done my work," the former coach and director of basketball operations said after the Celtics had suffered their 68th setback of the season, finishing with the third and sixth picks (the latter courtesy of Dallas).
9.05.2013
Pitino, Lottery Loser, Gets on Bat Phone to Popovich
5/19/97
The Celtics failed to win the NBA lottery yesterday, but the opportunity to secure prize Wake Forest center Tim Duncan could still be within their grasp.
Five minutes after San Antonio won the lottery and the right to the first overall selection in the June 25 draft, Rick Pitino was on the phone with Spurs coach and general manager Gregg Popovich.
The Celtics failed to win the NBA lottery yesterday, but the opportunity to secure prize Wake Forest center Tim Duncan could still be within their grasp.
Five minutes after San Antonio won the lottery and the right to the first overall selection in the June 25 draft, Rick Pitino was on the phone with Spurs coach and general manager Gregg Popovich.
9.04.2013
Pitino, Duncan, and the leprechaun
5/18/97
Rick Pitino faces his first test as Celtic-in-Chief today. And he's only got a 36 percent chance of choosing success.
If the Ping-Pong balls bounce Boston's way and the franchise gets the rights to the first pick in the NBA draft, a.k.a. Tim Duncan, fans will hail this good fortune as an inevitable byproduct of Pitino's arrival as designated savior. If the balls bounce incorrectly, Pitino-induced euphoria will come to a sudden end.
Rick Pitino faces his first test as Celtic-in-Chief today. And he's only got a 36 percent chance of choosing success.
If the Ping-Pong balls bounce Boston's way and the franchise gets the rights to the first pick in the NBA draft, a.k.a. Tim Duncan, fans will hail this good fortune as an inevitable byproduct of Pitino's arrival as designated savior. If the balls bounce incorrectly, Pitino-induced euphoria will come to a sudden end.
9.03.2013
With Lottery Looming, Bird and Ainge Talking with Rick Carlisle
5/18/97
After playing disgraceful basketball all season, the Celtics will attempt to excel at Ping-Pong this afternoon in hopes of righting their listing ship in the NBA's draft lottery.
Having hired Rick Pitino to run the organization, they perhaps should have considered a 10-day contract for Forrest Gump to make sure things go well with the little white balls today. But the fact is that, in this process, good fortune is the only way to combat bad bucketry.
After playing disgraceful basketball all season, the Celtics will attempt to excel at Ping-Pong this afternoon in hopes of righting their listing ship in the NBA's draft lottery.
Having hired Rick Pitino to run the organization, they perhaps should have considered a 10-day contract for Forrest Gump to make sure things go well with the little white balls today. But the fact is that, in this process, good fortune is the only way to combat bad bucketry.
9.02.2013
The Ping-Pong Balls are Ready: Will the Curse Continue?
5/18/97
Today is Lottery Sunday, perhaps the most important event in Boston Celtic history since Red Auerbach drafted Larry Bird 19 years ago.
The Ping-Pong balls are ready, M.L. Carr has his fingers crossed, and the Celtics have a 36.31 percent chance of being awarded the No. 1 pick in the 1997 college draft.
Today is Lottery Sunday, perhaps the most important event in Boston Celtic history since Red Auerbach drafted Larry Bird 19 years ago.
The Ping-Pong balls are ready, M.L. Carr has his fingers crossed, and the Celtics have a 36.31 percent chance of being awarded the No. 1 pick in the 1997 college draft.
9.01.2013
Grampa Celtic Weighs In
May 13, 1997
Pope John XXIII called it, I believe, aggiornamento. He said it was necessary to "Blow open the windows of the church." Hence, Vatican II.
If Larry Bird is successful, the NBA is about to witness its own aggiornamento.
Larry says part of being a good coach is not coaching. And he's right.
Pope John XXIII called it, I believe, aggiornamento. He said it was necessary to "Blow open the windows of the church." Hence, Vatican II.
If Larry Bird is successful, the NBA is about to witness its own aggiornamento.
Larry says part of being a good coach is not coaching. And he's right.
8.31.2013
P.J. Carlesimo to be Pitino's GM?
May 14, 1997
He didn't say no. He didn't say yes. He didn't even say maybe. P.J. Carlesimo would talk about Jermaine O'Neal, the Portland coaching situation, or even, dare we say it, the Celtics.
But he refused to comment yesterday about a report in the New York Post that Rick Pitino has offered him the general manager's job with the Celtics.
He didn't say no. He didn't say yes. He didn't even say maybe. P.J. Carlesimo would talk about Jermaine O'Neal, the Portland coaching situation, or even, dare we say it, the Celtics.
But he refused to comment yesterday about a report in the New York Post that Rick Pitino has offered him the general manager's job with the Celtics.
8.30.2013
Pitino, the Knicks, and the Celtics: What has Changed?
May 15, 1997
The NBA Experience. Rick Pitino has it, sort of. He has been a head coach in the NBA, an assistant coach in the NBA, and now he is a coach/president in the NBA. He already knows, you can be sure, that the NBA is different now than when he last patrolled its sidelines.
When Pitino first became an NBA head coach in 1987 with the Knicks, there were only 23 teams. There were only two referees in a game. The average team scored 108 points a game. The Celtics were good. Pat Riley was still a human being. Michael Jordan led the league in scoring. Some things never change.
The NBA Experience. Rick Pitino has it, sort of. He has been a head coach in the NBA, an assistant coach in the NBA, and now he is a coach/president in the NBA. He already knows, you can be sure, that the NBA is different now than when he last patrolled its sidelines.
When Pitino first became an NBA head coach in 1987 with the Knicks, there were only 23 teams. There were only two referees in a game. The average team scored 108 points a game. The Celtics were good. Pat Riley was still a human being. Michael Jordan led the league in scoring. Some things never change.
8.29.2013
Bird Introduced as Pacers Coach
May 13, 1997
Larry Bird said he came back home again to Indiana to coach the Pacers because he had become colossally bored with "just laying around." Bird's notoriously bad back, which forced the Celtic legend into early retirement five years ago at age 35, was no longer an issue after a successful spinal fusion.
And playing golf for $ 5 Nassaus down in Naples, Fla., did not have the same effect on his competitive fires as, say, Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Larry Bird said he came back home again to Indiana to coach the Pacers because he had become colossally bored with "just laying around." Bird's notoriously bad back, which forced the Celtic legend into early retirement five years ago at age 35, was no longer an issue after a successful spinal fusion.
And playing golf for $ 5 Nassaus down in Naples, Fla., did not have the same effect on his competitive fires as, say, Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
8.28.2013
Larry Bird Heads Home
May 13, 1997
Indiana is home to Larry Bird, one important reason why he's the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers players wishing to continue calling Indiana home might be well advised to slip out early this morning for a refreshing 5-mile run at more than a jog.
Indiana is home to Larry Bird, one important reason why he's the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers players wishing to continue calling Indiana home might be well advised to slip out early this morning for a refreshing 5-mile run at more than a jog.
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