Payton's Agent Meets With Ainge

303celtic · Post #1 » by **303celtic** » Sat Jan 5, 2008 10:35 pm

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... ith_ainge/

Joselo16 · Post #2 » by **Joselo16** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 1:38 am

I just don't see what he could offer us besides a veteran leadership.

grantlongforpresident · Post #3 » by **grantlongforpresident** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 2:23 am

If he wants it that bad, then i'm willing to bring him aboard.

Payton is a legend.

And if you thought Garnett was competitive...

P2 · Post #4 » by P2 » Sun Jan 6, 2008 3:16 am

grantlongforpresident wrote:If he wants it that bad, then i'm willing to bring him aboard.

Payton is a legend.

And if you thought Garnett was competitive...

Yeah, you gotta have people who really want it. Payton also said he doesn't care about money or playing time.

Athanacropolis · Post #5 » by **Athanacropolis** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 3:17 am

I'm sure Payton can still get the ball over half-court reliably. For cheap, I wouldn't be against this at all.

TheCelticsMan · Post #6 » by **TheCelticsMan** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 3:50 am

grantlongforpresident wrote:If he wants it that bad, then i'm willing to bring him aboard.

Payton is a legend.

And if you thought Garnett was competitive...

dude wow just stop now please

kmgarnett21 · Post #7 » by **kmgarnett21** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 3:54 am

can payton guard billups better than anyone we have on the roster now? if so, then DO IT! if not, then dont waste the roster spot. we should focus on finding someone who cand D up billups for the playoffs.

Pego61 · Post #8 » by **Pego61** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 3:55 am

There is no risk to this move and if it means I will never have to see Tony Allen bring the ball up, I am all for it.

wigglestrue · Post #9 » by **wigglestrue** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 3:56 am

If he's motivated, he'll be better than you'd fear. So do it.

Paulpierce3417 · Post #10 » by **Paulpierce3417** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 7:08 am

with ray allen wearing 20 what number would GP wear?

Al n' Perk No Layups! · Post #11 » by **Al n' Perk No Layups!** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 7:26 am

I've been in favor of getting GP for a while.

thefoulness · Post #12 » by **thefoulness** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 7:38 am

I'd love GP back on the C's...

We need his ball handling and smarts...

Plus, I bet he can still chase the Rip Hamiltons of the world around....

But as Reagan said, trust, but verify.

Ainge should work him out before offering him a contract.

threrf23 · Post #13 » by **threrf23** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 7:43 am

I'm not in favor, unless someone is injured, or GP is not expecting to play much. And even then, I'd rather check up on Earl Boykins. He's tiny but he has skills and is much more capable than GP currently is.

P2 · Post #14 » by P2 » Sun Jan 6, 2008 8:09 am

Paulpierce3417 wrote:with ray allen wearing 20 what number would GP wear?

40.

bill murray has game · Post #15 » by **bill murray has game** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 9:47 am

Gary, thanks for your interest in the Celtics we'll keep your resume on file.

GreenGrizz · Post #16 » by **GreenGrizz** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:11 am

I would like to see GP wear #4 so he can look at Billups like he sees the mirror.

BillessuR6 · Post #17 » by **BillessuR6** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 10:21 am

If there is noone better outthere at the end of the season then we can sign him, now it makes no sense. Let`s be patient and just wait and see if another vet PG becomes available...

grantlongforpresident · Post #18 » by **grantlongforpresident** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 2:17 pm

TheCelticsMan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-dude wow just stop now please

stop what?

Post #19 » by **canman1971** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 2:34 pm

Well, teams can sign players to a 10 day now. Maybe have him come in and see what he can do.

jfs1000d · Post #20 » by **jfs1000d** » Sun Jan 6, 2008 5:21 pm

Athanacropolis wrote:I'm sure Payton can still get the ball over half-court reliably. For cheap, I wouldn't be against this at all.

Exactly. When Rondo is out, Tony Allen and Eddie House are kind of shaky. I think for 10 minutes a game Payton would help. He is also a smart player and still has HOF talent. Now, he is done. But, we aren't asking him to be an all-star, or even a starter.