Theo Ratliff named Celtics co-captain

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  1. CelticBalla32

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    http://www.nba.com/celtics/roster/

    A bit surprising considering he just came here, and the fact that he's always out. But I think it's a smart move at the same time. He's a veteran, a leader, and he's already began teaching every day. It makes sense to name the veteran center your co-captain, especially considering the youth of our team. The only other guy I could see fitting a co-captain mold for this team is Wally, but Theo is more of a teacher than Wally.

    Your thoughts?
     
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    hmm.. I would've given that to Wally over ratliff easily. but whatever, if he's not playing much I guess it won't be that big of a deal. it's just a label.
     
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    It's too bad hes on the inactive roster.. :dunno:
     
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    So dumb to name a guy C when hes not even the best big man we have. I mean I know hes a vet but y wouldnt u give it to wally he actaully does something productive for the Cs
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yankshater213 @ Nov 1 2006, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's too bad hes on the inactive roster.. :dunno:</div>
    Because of injury (lower back).

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>So dumb to name a guy C when hes not even the best big man we have. I mean I know hes a vet but y wouldnt u give it to wally he actaully does something productive for the Cs</div>
    Because Wally isn't a leader. Ratliff is a guy that comes in and provides teaching. He's basically a coach on the court. Leadership and overall skill are two totally different things, and people always get mad when the 2 best players aren't the captains. Paul Pierce is the best player, but he's also a leader. Theo Ratliff isn't one of our best 3-5 players, but he's a leader and a veteran, and a teacher.
     

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