With the Celtics’ signing of Rasheed Wallace and tendering an offer to Glen Big Baby Davis making him restricted free agent, it has become obvious that there was no longer a place on the payroll for Leon Powe. However unlike the roster, the space Leon occupied in my heart will not be so easily filled. The scrappy 2nd round draft pick out of California was beloved in Boston for his physicality, work ethic, and stubborn belief that the only way to finish a drop step was with a hammer dunk. Even though the back-rimmed dunks may have outnumbered the made lay-ups, Boston fans were treated to a player who played his heart out every time he stepped on the floor. Leon’s season in 2009 was curtailed by knee injuries, and Big Baby’s emergence in the playoffs paved the way for Boston and Leon to part ways. Although Powe’s reign lasted only 3 short years, the man whom KG confused for a security guard when he first joined the Celtics will not be forgotten. So, as I often do in times of sadness and confusion, I turn to the ancient art of haiku to help soothe my scorched soul. Enjoy . . .
Leon, although six points a game was all you averaged
The Tommy points flowed towards you like a magnet to true north, and
No Celtic fan will forget the Walton you ravaged
Yes I realize that the haiku wasn’t in traditional 5-7-5 format. It’s called free form son! Look it up. It’s still better than J.J.’s work.
Jesse
you are obviously jealous of JJ. is this like elementary school where you make fun and kick dirt on the girl you like the most?
ReplyDeleteI take it you found my sister site full of JJ and Kobe erotic fan fiction.
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