If there was ever a time for the Portland Trail Blazers to “sweep the leg”, it is tonight against Boston with the “Cobra” in town. Don’t tell me you don’t know about the “Cobra.”
Kevin Garnett may not have his own dojo, but the move – or at least the name – is fresh from the Karate Kid minus sensei John Kreese’s “Kai.”
I don’t get it. Pressuring full-court and wagging your finger at Calderon is one thing. Getting down on all-fours and getting after Bayless is a whole different story, a tale where the plot stinks of unprofessionalism from an alleged “All-Star.” Surprised Bill Russell didn’t try the move back in his day. Guess he was too busy going about his business collecting rings and acting like he’s been there before.
That’s just me though. I don’t get it. So I reached out to someone who might.
“That’s just KG,” Camerato said.
“Yes, playing defense on all fours against pint-sized guards seems eccentric, but this is coming from the same guy who slams his head into the goalpost while talking to himself before every game. Last season when Garnett got into the “Cobra” position – as he dubbed it – he said after the game that he didn’t even realize what he was doing.
“So while opponents may call it intimidating or a scare tactic, it’s just KG keeping his head — or losing it – in the game.”
Apparently it’s just not a point guard thing. New Orleans’ David West saw the “Cobra” up close, something I hope the Rose Garden faithful won’t have to endure.
In the end – at least for me – Garnett going to the “Cobra” diminishes who the Celtics really are: the best team in the NBA.
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Shameless Plug: Staying with Boston….Sean Williams of the New Jersey Nets – who played his college ball at Boston College – is quickly becoming known as a draft day bust. After a solid rookie season in 2007, Williams is lost in New Jersey. Hours after I ran a feature on Williams at HOOPSWORLD yesterday (“Searching For Sean Williams”), the Nets shipped him to the NBDL – a move I professed to be wise for both sides.
Besides, the next move Williams could see after a short stint in the D-League is being dealt at the trade deadline in February.
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KG. Please. Ha i liked when you referred to Bill Russel and him “acting like he has been there before,” that’s great. That is the perfect way to put it. . . . What a great excuse, “KG just being KG.” Terrible. That’s not a reason to do those things. . . . Charles Manson murdering more people, “Manson being Manson.” (little extreme)
And what does Sean Williams have besides athleticism?
And i went bowling last night and i only got 2 strikes in 3 games, very disappointed in myself.
thanks for the line will.
you need to step your bowling game up…..perhaps a few frames of wii bowling will set you straight.
williams is no doubt athletic, and last year showed is can block shots with the best of them. but the kid hit the wall this season. i think not playing got into his head….maybe that will change with consistent run down in the d-league. just not sure if new jersey is the right situation for him going forward.
It would sure be nice to see Luke lace ’em up tonight. I would love to see a puddle underneath Garnett the first time he opened his mouth and Luke gave him the look. I do not understand the whole mouth wagging thing at all. I guess that’s what happens when you are closing in on 60 and Russ was one of your boyhood idols.
it’s not just you riles….trust me. i don’t mind a guy talking….that’s part of the game. but it gets to a boiling point where you just don’t go there. i have noticed though that garnett doesn’t pull out the “cobra” away from his home floor.