Rasheed’s real problems are much deeper. Yes he takes way too many 3′s – especially on a team loaded with decent 3-point shooters (Allen, Pierce, Eddie while he was here, and now Nate).

Wallace is a lazy player who simply doesn’t appreciate his role within the Celtics offensive & defensive schemes. When he hangs out behind the arc (usually on a high pick), hoping to eventually launch from 3, he takes away the low-post presence for the Celtics. Even if you don’t shoot the ball from the post – a 7 footer inside commands attention from the D. When the ball moves inside out it creates lanes for the forwards to drive. Also it creates screens for the shooting guards to curl around and catch off the dribble on the weak side…. does the name Ray Allen ring any bells?? By standing up top, the defense knows it can load up on the strong side and the ball doesn’t move. The shots usually end up being long J’s and guess what….. Rasheed is not in position to collect the offensive boards.

Add to that, his laziness puts undue pressure on the other 4 guys to get back and defend in transition. Rasheed barely moves his feet on D and guys simply shoot over him, drive around him or outhustle him for the offensive board – or all 3. He doesn’t play physical. He doesn’t block shots or even alter shots because he is so slow to react. Also he is the WORST guy to have on the court to play team defense because he is always a step or two behind. What’s worse is he has yet to get into playing shape. As a fan (and a teammate I’m sure) that is an insult!

Give Shelden Williams Rasheed’s minutes. At least Shelden hustles, runs the floor and attacks the glass. Why does Doc Rivers insist on playing Rasheed. We watch the games… whenever they go to him the leads dissapate for the reasons I mentioned – and I’m just a loyal fan, not a coach!!!

Also, I kind of agree with don’t_drink_the_kool-aid on number (2). I mean, who knows how team are game-planning exactly, but Sheed seems to get a lot of wide-open threes. I don’t see why a team wouldn’t want him to take it, it’s the high percentage play…it all reminds me of a time long, long ago–last year in fact–when I cheered when Sheed shot a three (I also laughed out loud every time I heard “Ball don’t lie!” but that’s another story).