Admit it. You're scared. The game is winding down. Less than a minute to play. The Celtics are up by two. You know what that means. The opponent is either going to try to foul Rajon Rondo or Kendrik Perkins, or Doc Rivers needs to get them out of the game entirely.
Stressful, isn't it? Just like last night or the Lakers game. The time is ticking off the clock, slower than molasses. You are just hoping, ney praying, that they game will end soon.
Obviously, there is a problem. Free throws, which should be one of the easiest shots to hit - it's free isn't it - are becoming quite a dilemma for the Celts. What has happened to the fine art of the free throw? Do we have to be subjected to Hack-A-Rondo? These questions need to be answered as the year continues onward.
I keep hearing people say "Oh, it will come." or "Oh, Kendrick and Rondo will learn to love shooting free throws." Well, it appears the time is now. Whether it is spending a little extra time after the game, or perhaps a little less time stressed about the refs (Perk), these two guys are key cogs that, at some point in time, might become weaknesses if they don't take their game to the next level. Let's hope they get cracking in practice. In the meantime, here's hoping they make a plan to practice free throws ALL SUMMER LONG!
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