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Oh Eddie.  How thou hath been thrust in the limelight.  Here when you thought it would be okay to glide through your 7th year as a pro and then suddenly, whack! You're assuming the pivotal role in the resurgence of a storied franchise.

Pivotal role you say? Well, let's take a look.  So The big three are going to be fine.  I describe fine as their capability to get along, play well together and get the job done.  Was there truly ever any question? We're talking about 3 future hall inductees here.

Outside of Le Grand 3 there are questions, but the one that strikes me most is the Eddie House Factor.

What role did Kenny Smith play in the Rockets run?  What element did Robert Horry bring to the Rocketes, Lakers and Spurs?  What 3 point % did Salim Stoudamire achieve in his senior year at Arizona (%50 of 238 attempts) ?

The answers is great clutch shooting.  

The Eddie House factor = can he step into the historic spotlight shed on the Garden this year and become the Kene-Rober-Damire Boston needs him to be?  Does he want to be, is he ready to be and will he?  So many questions, ugh, I turn to numbers, history and forecasting.


Experience
Eddie House was a go-to player for the Sun Devils. Since then, he has been with 8 teams in his 7 year career in the big-league.

You need minutes
He is currently averaging 21.1 per game with the Celts. This is enough to prove yourself and make an impact.

You need touches
Suffice it to say, in order to hit great shots, you need to get the ball.  With the big three dominating possession, how do you get the ball?

You need confidence and the confidence of your teamates
Show them you're ready to hit the big shots by draining them.  House is currently hitting .400 from beyond the arc and that is a start in the right direction.


The answer is quality, not quantity.  House has to become a player who is in the right position and the right time and always ready to hit the shot regardless of how ready he may be. If he can accept this role, be ready to fulfill it, he is in position to become part of history as the Celtics rise from the ashes this season.

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