There have been so many books written about past NBA players, and even one about John Havlicek. Only one? Why only one? It was written by Bob Ryan. John Havlicek was one of the greatest NBA players of all time. There should be more books written about him. Please!!!!
what I remember about Paul Silas was he seemed to come up with EVERY loose ball I got kinda fascinated about this for a while & after a while finally realized why Silas didn't go directly at the loose ball. He took the surest route to put himself between the ball & the nearest opponent. Which is why he frequently got the ball AND a loose ball foul called on the other guy
When this two were on the floor was amazing best offensive rebounder and best offensive player in my opinion and never like celtics but they are the greatest
I use to copy Paul Silas's offensive rebounding technique. Use to infuriate players because if you have technique, you don't have to be that tall to get em.
Bob, mention some of McHale's specific metaphors and similes as well as some of Silas' brilliant insights, instead of simply saying they had them. As a writer, you should know better.
There have been so many books written about past NBA players, and even one about John Havlicek. Only one? Why only one? It was written by Bob Ryan. John Havlicek was one of the greatest NBA players of all time. There should be more books written about him. Please!!!!
what I remember about Paul Silas was he seemed to come up with EVERY loose ball
I got kinda fascinated about this for a while & after a while finally realized why
Silas didn't go directly at the loose ball.
He took the surest route to put himself between the ball & the nearest opponent.
Which is why he frequently got the ball AND a loose ball foul called on the other guy
RIP Two Legends John Havlicek aka Hondo the Celtics all-time leader in scoring and Paul Silas aka Tall Paul
When this two were on the floor was amazing best offensive rebounder and best offensive player in my opinion and never like celtics but they are the greatest
John havlicek was such a great player
Love the '70s Celtics. Fun fact: Silas, Havlicek and Cowens are the only front line to be named intact as First Team All-Defense (1976).
“Tall Paul” One of my all time favorites
Mine to he could get a rebound but wasnt the best free throw shooter
I use to copy Paul Silas's offensive rebounding technique. Use to infuriate players because if you have technique, you don't have to be that tall to get em.
Offensive rebounds are the winning edge. More coaches need to focus on this along with defensive fundamentals. Too much emphasis on shooting.
Especially encouraging players who have difficulty shooting an uncontested 15 footer (a free throw) to shoot 25 footers (3’s). Totally illogical.
Bob, mention some of McHale's specific metaphors and similes as well as some of Silas' brilliant insights, instead of simply saying they had them.
As a writer, you should know better.
What's with jocks and old men and this tacky "tell me a story" BS??