ImageImageImage

Sign the Beast: CP3

Moderators: bisme37, Darthlukey, canman1971, Shak_Celts, Parliament10, shackles10, snowman, Froob

bfchs123
Pro Prospect
Posts: 997
And1: 2,240
Joined: May 15, 2019
     

Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#1 » by bfchs123 » Wed Jun 7, 2023 9:43 pm

Some discussions in the other threads but wanted to get a more focused conversation

Not sure if he'd have any interest in coming to Boston but seems like it would be a pretty good fit:

1) Give him a legit chance at an NBA title (by filling a massive playmaking hole we have)
2) Clearly defined and much needed role as a 20-25 mpg PG that can create
3) Deep guard rotation that would allow him to rest during the year
4) Could probably move one of Brogdon/Smart/White to help in the frontcourt

What do we think? What is even possible cap wise?
playa-hater
RealGM
Posts: 22,802
And1: 24,715
Joined: Aug 29, 2020
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#2 » by playa-hater » Wed Jun 7, 2023 9:50 pm

Love the idea, but give it slim chance to happen. would need to trade Brogdon or Smart. Think LAL or Miami or even LAC win his decision.
2 things need to go.. my lack of spell check and Joe.. :nod:
Shamrock23
Senior
Posts: 644
And1: 426
Joined: Jan 27, 2023

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#3 » by Shamrock23 » Wed Jun 7, 2023 10:26 pm

As usual, he goes to a rival like Sixers, Bucks and Miami. Celtics dislike high IQ players.
User avatar
165bows
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 22,191
And1: 15,058
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Location: The land of incremental improvement.

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#4 » by 165bows » Wed Jun 7, 2023 10:28 pm

Would be awesome he can take PP’s minutes and be fresh for the playoffs.
leper-con
General Manager
Posts: 8,969
And1: 4,204
Joined: Jun 26, 2003
Location: Centre Court

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#5 » by leper-con » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:05 pm

I've been advocating for this move a long time.
He is exactly what this team needs.
User avatar
Setshot33
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,472
And1: 2,749
Joined: Apr 11, 2009
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#6 » by Setshot33 » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:22 pm

Old and worn out. Basically a traffic cone on defense.

They can do better.
" But the best thing to do is just win"- Red Auerbach
Smart2Nesmith43
Starter
Posts: 2,373
And1: 6,585
Joined: Nov 06, 2021
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#7 » by Smart2Nesmith43 » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:22 pm

If he wants to come, I'm not sure why Boston would say no. Otherwise I wonder if he would consider going to the Spurs to mentor Wembanyama for a couple years (they have cap space so they can also throw a decent chunk of money his way). But realistically he's going to play with his buddy LeBron in LA.
User avatar
Green89
RealGM
Posts: 28,419
And1: 27,985
Joined: Apr 01, 2013

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#8 » by Green89 » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:31 pm

Setshot33 wrote:Old and worn out. Basically a traffic cone on defense.

They can do better.


He'd be our best playmaker on the team if we get him and changed nothing.
Tyakack
Head Coach
Posts: 6,082
And1: 9,551
Joined: May 14, 2014
   

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#9 » by Tyakack » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:34 pm

Years later than I wanted but I'm so desperate for a high IQ player. Sign the beast!
return2glory
RealGM
Posts: 17,135
And1: 10,991
Joined: Feb 24, 2005

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#10 » by return2glory » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:51 pm

Again, we have enough chokers on the team. Chris Paul chokes in the playoffs. He is also 38 and a bad fit for this team because we have 2 ball hogs. Paul would average 3 assists a game playing here.
User avatar
Roger Federer
Pro Prospect
Posts: 802
And1: 860
Joined: Aug 16, 2012
       

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#11 » by Roger Federer » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:51 pm

He's EXACTLY what this team needs so you know there is no chance we sign him. :roll:
User avatar
shackles10
Forum Mod - Celtics
Forum Mod - Celtics
Posts: 12,362
And1: 7,225
Joined: May 13, 2004
Location: Indiana
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#12 » by shackles10 » Wed Jun 7, 2023 11:53 pm

There’s no chance he comes if we make Rondo an assistant. Otherwise I like the move. Trade Brogdon with Grant for a competent big for depth and we’ve got a good balanced rotation.
User avatar
31to6
RealGM
Posts: 20,713
And1: 31,268
Joined: Nov 20, 2004
Location: Tatum train

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#13 » by 31to6 » Thu Jun 8, 2023 12:08 am

Broken down by early 2024, I’d imagine.
Paul Pierce appreciation society.
User avatar
Setshot33
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,472
And1: 2,749
Joined: Apr 11, 2009
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#14 » by Setshot33 » Thu Jun 8, 2023 12:16 am

Green89 wrote:
Setshot33 wrote:Old and worn out. Basically a traffic cone on defense.

They can do better.


He'd be our best playmaker on the team if we get him and changed nothing.

Ten years ago...yeah.

Not now at 38.
" But the best thing to do is just win"- Red Auerbach
User avatar
Mr_Mojo_Risin
Analyst
Posts: 3,586
And1: 8,088
Joined: Jul 04, 2019
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#15 » by Mr_Mojo_Risin » Thu Jun 8, 2023 12:35 am

I said this in the other thread:

I desperately want this, but only if CP3 would be willing to come here on a smallish contract and play off the bench. In this scenario I would trade Brogdon for value in another position and keep PP.

We could even come to an understanding that he migrates into an assistant role at the end.

However CP3's smarts and playmaking are things our team desperately needs to stop the stagnation.
User avatar
shackles10
Forum Mod - Celtics
Forum Mod - Celtics
Posts: 12,362
And1: 7,225
Joined: May 13, 2004
Location: Indiana
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#16 » by shackles10 » Thu Jun 8, 2023 12:55 am

Mr_Mojo_Risin wrote:I said this in the other thread:

I desperately want this, but only if CP3 would be willing to come here on a smallish contract and play off the bench. In this scenario I would trade Brogdon for value in another position and keep PP.

We could even come to an understanding that he migrates into an assistant role at the end.

However CP3's smarts and playmaking are things our team desperately needs to stop the stagnation.


Agreed except I think we can still trade PP.
Hal14
RealGM
Posts: 22,421
And1: 21,342
Joined: Apr 05, 2019

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#17 » by Hal14 » Thu Jun 8, 2023 12:59 am

Shamrock23 wrote:As usual, he goes to a rival like Sixers, Bucks and Miami. Celtics dislike high IQ players.


Looks like a good chance he goes back to phoenix..

Read on Twitter
Nothing wrong with having a different opinion - as long as it's done respectfully. It'd be lame if we all agreed on everything :)
flintsky21
Starter
Posts: 2,166
And1: 3,292
Joined: Oct 21, 2010
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#18 » by flintsky21 » Thu Jun 8, 2023 1:01 am

He's either going back to Phoenix or to his superbuddy LeBron. Who are we kidding?
User avatar
ryan in Maine
General Manager
Posts: 8,012
And1: 13,783
Joined: Sep 06, 2005
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#19 » by ryan in Maine » Thu Jun 8, 2023 1:41 am

Can Phoenix waive and resign CP3?
UNIONIZE! WITH THE EMERGENCY WORKPLACE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (EWOC)!
Marvel
RealGM
Posts: 26,164
And1: 14,716
Joined: Apr 23, 2010
 

Re: Sign the Beast: CP3 

Post#20 » by Marvel » Thu Jun 8, 2023 1:43 am

He would want a starting spot. Which is why he wants back in Phoenix. He won't get that here. Plus we have enough guards.

Return to Boston Celtics