Easy Life

I have a close friend who has the best motto, quote, whatever you want to call it.

It's simple but it says a lot.

"Easy Life".

Whenever things seem to get hard I just envision him telling me "no worries brother. Easy Life."

It puts everything back into perspective for me every time.

And believe me, I had to say it to myself about 1000 times today while I was watching the Celtics or what I like to call my-girl-next-door. (Re: previous post).

I don't even want to think about the fourth quarter again. Why must the Celtics make everything hard for themselves?

The cards are seemingly falling in favour of the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are eliminated, the Heat are microseconds away from self implosion and the 76ers gift wrapped game four for the Celtics.

Of course, instead of winning the game to a series commanding 3-1 lead and attempt to advance to the conference finals in game five at Boston, the Celtics capitulated and somehow blew an impossible game to lose.

"Easy life."

No rest for the Celtics MASH and its aging Big 3. No recovery for Paul's sprained MCL, Ray's ankles, Bradley's multiple-dislocated shoulder, Steimsma's injured knees or Pietrus' I-don't-even-know-what-injury. 

"Easy Life."

I know these Celtics love adversity. They strive with their backs against the wall. I'm sure they will win game five by 24 points, then lose game six and probably win in overtime in game seven.

"Easy life."

Come on Doc, tell them they have every right to have things easy on themselves now. Exactly the same way the Spurs are making it look easy in the West. That's what five years of playing together and becoming familiar with the system will do- particularly when you have the best point guard playing for your team. 

"Easy life."

When they make the conference finals and then advance to the finals, they will regret not making it as easy as they could have. Believe me, there will be nothing easy about playing the Thunder or Spurs. Not to mention without home court and that's assuming they get past the Pacers or Heat firstly.

"Easy Life."

At least make it easy for myself and fellow Celtic fans.