2008 Woodie Awards
Bears Corner: Last Stop, Playoffs?
MyKell Ramos
Issue date: 12/5/07 Section: Sports
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What does the regular season mean and what does it mean to make the playoffs? To fans of the sports entertainment industry, coaches, and players the answer to this question would be easy, right? However, recently the proposed question has disturbed me. The way I see it is that the regular season is only a catalyst for the playoffs. As a team, you work hard during the regular season so that you can gain a sufficient position within the rankings, therefore, helping your chances of making the playoffs and making a run for the coveted trophy. Furthermore, I believe once a team makes it to the playoffs they should not be complacent with the fact that they are there. Making the transition from the regular season to the playoffs is a huge transition, one that some unfortunate teams are not able to do. In addition, it is something that should not be taken lightly. Just because a team has made it to the playoffs does not necessarily mean that the war is over, but only just the battle as far as whatever sport you are playing is involved, it gets harder at the start of the playoffs. As a team your intensity and style of play should change.
Consequently, what has bothered me is how the people, or should I say the fans, have begun to become complacent with the fact that their favorite teams have just "made" the playoffs. I came to this conclusion after a recent conversation that I had with one of my peers and also due to the recent hype surrounding teams such as the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. Ultimately the notion of this very aspect is absurd to me.
This season the Boston Celtics acquired two exceptional players: "The Big Ticket" Kevin Garnett and a man who has one of the best, if not the best jumpers in the NBA, Ray Allen. Both men are veterans and are deserving of a title. Furthermore, Paul Pierce, the longtime Celtic, finally got the help he has yearned for and deserves the last couple of seasons. Looking at the Boston Celtics from an analytical perspective they definitely can be seen as a force to be reckoned with amongst the eastern conference or even the entire league. Pierce, Garnett, and Allen are now collectively known as the "Big Three" and championship speculation has already surfaced. Furthermore, they may be now looked upon as the redeemers of storied Celtic Pride and have been compared to the original Celtic "Big Three": Robert Parish, Kevin McKale, and Larry Bird.
Consequently, what has bothered me is how the people, or should I say the fans, have begun to become complacent with the fact that their favorite teams have just "made" the playoffs. I came to this conclusion after a recent conversation that I had with one of my peers and also due to the recent hype surrounding teams such as the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. Ultimately the notion of this very aspect is absurd to me.
This season the Boston Celtics acquired two exceptional players: "The Big Ticket" Kevin Garnett and a man who has one of the best, if not the best jumpers in the NBA, Ray Allen. Both men are veterans and are deserving of a title. Furthermore, Paul Pierce, the longtime Celtic, finally got the help he has yearned for and deserves the last couple of seasons. Looking at the Boston Celtics from an analytical perspective they definitely can be seen as a force to be reckoned with amongst the eastern conference or even the entire league. Pierce, Garnett, and Allen are now collectively known as the "Big Three" and championship speculation has already surfaced. Furthermore, they may be now looked upon as the redeemers of storied Celtic Pride and have been compared to the original Celtic "Big Three": Robert Parish, Kevin McKale, and Larry Bird.
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