IF Webber played for us in this series and performed as well as he has for Philly, we would have had a fighting chance AND we'd still have had Matt Barnes to bring up the energy level.
Sorry, but I am still not happy that Petrie blew up the team in the mid-season, pretty much sending the signal that we were rebuilding. But what's done is done. I think Webber's veteran experience could have played huge dividends, even if he isn't able to move like he used to. I think his savvy, his passing, etc. is showing in Philly. If you watched today's game, the commentators were all over themselves praising Webber and how his game has adapted to his new physical limitations.
I know how stubborn Chris could be and I think part of his "problem" was that Adelman didn't ever stand up to him. Chris is not a stupid player. If they had worked a little harder to get cohesiveness into the mix and put Webber on the bench a little more when things weren't working, perhaps it would all be different.
I love this team. I mourn for what never was...and luckily, I'm able to look forward to what might be some day.
I'm sorry if I still get defensive over some comments about Webber. I think some people gave him a raw deal, however, and - just like a mother lion with a cub - I tend to jump to his defense.
