I still love Delonte West. How can you not? He's the kind of guy that gets kicked in the balls and asks "Is that all you got?" He's the guy in the movies that's too stupid to die... even when he's been shot a dozen times. Besides... he's fucking crazy (more video evidence here)... in a good way.

I watched Delonte out there last night in Seattle, dropping 19 points and making gutsy plays against the Celtics... and I just had to smile. I could do that because the Celtics won... but I also did that because I'll always have a fondness in my heart for him. It's like dating the hottest, coolest girl around... but always having a soft spot for that average looking ex because she was a freak and into anal. You'd still break up with her for the new, hot chick... but you'll always dig her... (and wonder if there was any way the new girl would be into bringing that old girl back).

I'll understand if any of you Celtics fans had flashbacks after watching last night's game. Not only was Delonte being Delonte... but Wally Szczerbiak was, as usual, barely effective enough to make you wonder if he still had it.... and Paul Pierce was doing a bulk of the scoring. Paul dropped 37 on the Sonics... almost all of it in the second half as he carried the C's to the win.

John - RedsArmy.com

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