Patience

[Theresa Lee <tjoyce@MIT.EDU>]

I've been reading the comments of those in the patience debate. I think
perhaps that people are feeling impatient BECAUSE the Celtics beat the
Bulls in the first game. Perhaps that increased expectations that this team
would progress or gell sooner. I will admit to that line of thinking and
admit my disappointment since then.

However, we MUST BE PATIENT....Rome wasn't built in a day and all those
other cliches. I picked up a copy of Pitino's book and it's a good primer
for anyone wondering how he goes about his business. First, he believes in
defense as a way to offense. He HATES, no doubt, that this team is not more
talented because at least then, he could hope for quicker progress. That is
more than likely fueling his frustration.

Remember that he is a master motivator or PR guy. He may be trying to
motivate the players and lower the expectations of the fans. He sees
failure as an opportunity for progress, however, it may become overwhelming
when the games keep coming and there's no time to regroup and learn from
the failure.

At least he's honest in his assessment of his team. That I can truly live with.

Theresa


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