Lakers 'Had Too Many Europeans' Says Brilliant Boston Columnist Shaughnessy
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Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe , please share with us why you think the Celtics won the championship . " Kobe Bryant scored 22 for the losers, but ultimately LA just had too many Europeans." Calling a team soft is one thing. Asserting certain players aren't big or tough enough to bang with heavyweights, that's a common practice and perfect sensible as a critique if the facts back it up. ...
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European B-Ballers Not So Sought After Anymore
Published 6/26/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... with only 40 Euros occupying roster spots. Another factor with the lowering number of Euros in the NBA is questioning how soft the foreign players are perceived in the American game: An observation from 2004 still resonates: “As a rule of thumb, a European will say, ‘I will do the best I can, but I’m not going to kill myself to win a game,’” said European scout Tim Shea, then working for Charlotte. “Mental toughness is a big part of what separates us from the other continents.” So, Dan Shaughnessy ...
