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A "Eulogy" To The J.O. Era

Both Teams Played Hard has a thorough and thoughtful good bye to Jermaine O'Neal that should serve as the final word on the J.O. era for the Pacers. Really, an outstanding post all Pacer fans should read. Here's a little sampling.

For his part, Jermaine’s continual stumping on his leadership abilities to the media in addition to the occasional cacology never helped raise his standing amongst the fan base. These public pronouncements without on-court production — fairly or not — gave many fans the impression of JO as a failed leader and flawed player whose commitment to the team waned further with every passing day folllowing the brawl.

To many, Jermaine was all talk, no walk.

Don't let this sample fool you, it is not a hit piece. Read the whole thing, you'll be glad you did.

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Nice work

Saw this last night. I think it’s wade’s best piece on the blog so far. Talented writer.

by kester99 on Oct 26, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Piece, but to Quibble Just a Bit . . .

I’m not sure I agree with the summary dismissal of Murphy, Dunleavy, Ford,
and Jack as “cast-offs.” The NBA is full of very good players who had to
eventually find their way to the right coach and the right system before
they were able to thrive and flourish.

by fanaticus on Oct 26, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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