Forced Busing

Boston Celtic coach Doc Rivers recently said “[t]he best players always have to carry the team bus."

I can understand them having to “carry the team,” but the whole bus? What is wrong with the bus? Does it break down frequently? Do they have no spare tires? I really think they should join AAA or something.

And why are the Celtics on a bus at all? I figured NBA teams would travel by plane. Sure, they might have to take a bus from the airport to the arena, but would that really be a “team” bus? The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings had a team bus. They owned it, they drove it, and they maintained it.

However, the bus from the airport to the arena would probably be rented. If it broke down, I sure as hell would not carry it anywhere. I would make the bus company come out and either fix it (pronto!), or bring me a replacement bus.

And what kind of shape are your best players going to be in after carrying the bus to the arena? Even if it broke down just a few blocks from the arena, carrying it would have to wear you out. I think it would negatively affect the play of the guys doing the carrying.

I’m just sayin’…