Ainge and Pierce aren't so high on Green anymore

[campybatman]

Sounds like a subtle jab (or even criticism) by Pierce of Green. That's too bad if this is it for Green in the NBA. I believe I've read that Denver or Miami have somewhat of an interest in Green. Houston might still have an interest in him this summer. Who knows really with these teams. Green simply hasn't done enough in his time as a player in the league to make team salivate over his talent and potential. Maybe his ceiling is still high but his basketball IQ is what's limiting him. I mean something is just not clicking inside of him. His near future could be playing overseas. I guess Green will go out like Kedrick Brown and Joseph Forte. Not sure who's the blame here but Green likely must look at himself in the mirror.

Gerald Green will be a free agent this summer, but it

[celticpride17]

I would like to see the celtics give gerald green 1 more chance,I just dont want to see him go to the lakers, and to see kobe bryant help green develop into a star.

[jjwalker]

WITH THIS TEAM RIGHT NOW. GERALD GREEN WOULD BE INACTIVE EVERY GAME. EVERY GAME. EVERY GAME. MOVE ON. HE SUCKS.

[Dogen]

Ainge and Pierce QFT.

I'd like to see Gerald back here as part of the larger success story. It'd be nice if he was a major contributor in a couple of years when the big three are past their prime. However, it just seems very unlikely. This team will look elsewhere and either bring in a low risk draft pick or pick up vets in trade and free agency.

Back when the team was rebuilding, a pick like Gerald made sense for a roll of the dice. Sometimes it worked, like Jefferson, and sometimes it didn't, like Gerald.

Hope he gets it together, but if not, his biggest moment in the NBA was as a Slam Dunk champ in Celtic green. It's not much, but it's more than most young wanna-be's ever attain, and it was also a highlight of last year's debacle.

[cisco]

Those who want Gerald back need to get over it. The kid is a terrible basketball player and Pierce and Ainge know more about basketball than most of us will ever know. I trust their opinion of Gerald totally. Even if I didn't, I saw with my own eyes how terrible he is and there is no way I want him back on the C's. There is no room on a championship caliber team for a scrub with zero basketball IQ.

[campybatman]

In retrospect, an interesting article on Green prior to the NBA draft.

You got to like this quote. Who would've figured that Green could go right back under the rock from which he came from.



"I just came out (from) under a rock all of a sudden," Green said.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketba ... over_x.htm

[Truthiracy]

Well atleast Kedrick Brown is in the DLeague, he didn't quit basketball like some think...

http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/i ... rick_brown

Not bad stats by Kedrick, still hasn't landed him a spot back in the NBA. As for Gerald...I don't really care what happens to him, he's in the past.

[threrf23]

If we are capable of doing so, I still don't see anything wrong with giving GG a 10 day contract last 10 games of the season, give him some minutes to allow him to show off (or the opposite) to other teams, while resting some of our rotation guys.

I'm not saying it would help, just that it wouldn't hurt, and could be a good thing to do from a professional / diplomatic type standpoint. The luxury tax spent on a 10 day contract has gotta be negligible as a % of our overall payroll

[Al n' Perk No Layups!]

If we are capable of doing so, I still don't see anything wrong with giving GG a 10 day contract last 10 games of the season, give him some minutes to allow him to show off (or the opposite) to other teams, while resting some of our rotation guys.

I'm not saying it would help, just that it wouldn't hurt, and could be a good thing to do from a professional / diplomatic type standpoint. The luxury tax spent on a 10 day contract has gotta be negligible as a % of our overall payroll

No one on this team deserves to be cut to give Gerald a 10 day contract. He wouldn't be worth the money or time (which we could use developing our own guys).

[nightstarstolen]

Gerald is by far deserves the DUMMEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME award

All the talent in the world, to rack in millions of dollars, and he blows it.

Awfull handle, vision, rebounding. Incredibly streaky, and blows on defense.

For me he is up there with Blount/Ricky as the few Celtics player i disliked.

[MaxwellSmart]

If we are capable of doing so, I still don't see anything wrong with giving GG a 10 day contract last 10 games of the season, give him some minutes to allow him to show off (or the opposite) to other teams, while resting some of our rotation guys.

I'm not saying it would help, just that it wouldn't hurt, and could be a good thing to do from a professional / diplomatic type standpoint. The luxury tax spent on a 10 day contract has gotta be negligible as a % of our overall payroll

Too late----Number "5" is taken..!

[cisco]

If we are capable of doing so, I still don't see anything wrong with giving GG a 10 day contract last 10 games of the season, give him some minutes to allow him to show off (or the opposite) to other teams, while resting some of our rotation guys.

What's wrong is

1. Doc and the Celtics are focused on winning a championship, they don't have time to deal with the likes of a raw player like Gerald that needs too much attention.
2. The C's are not going to sign Gerald just so he can sit on the bench, because he won't get any playing time.
3. Someone would have to be cut to make room for Gerald. I know you're thinking to cut Pollard, but I'd rather have Pollard because at least he can provide some leadership in the locker room, Gerald offers nothing.
4. He sucks.

I'm not saying it would help, just that it wouldn't hurt, and could be a good thing to do from a professional / diplomatic type standpoint. The luxury tax spent on a 10 day contract has gotta be negligible as a % of our overall payroll

The Celtics are not going to sign a guy to a 10 day contract that can't help them and Gerald CANNOT help the Celtics. If they look at Gerald at all, it would be in the offseason. If they got someone on a 10 day contract, it would be a useful player.

[Truthiracy]

The Atlanta Hawks should sign Gerald Green, a 6'8" swingman would be PERFECT for that team.

[AlCelticFan]

hahahahahahahahahahahahaahahah!

[GuyClinch]

As Pierce explained if your not willing to work their are guys out there like Jamario Moon and Kedrick Brown..who bring most of what Green does. People like to imagine that there is this huge gap between "NBA Guys" and 'scrubs" but in reality there are alot of AAA guys who could really contribute to teams if given opportunities. It's a tough gig. Once you lose your initial backers there is no telling how far your career could fall..

Pete

[Prophet_C]

Gerald is by far deserves the DUMMEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME award

All the talent in the world, to rack in millions of dollars, and he blows it.

Awfull handle, vision, rebounding. Incredibly streaky, and blows on defense.

For me he is up there with Blount/Ricky as the few Celtics player i disliked.

dummest? Mirror check.

[nightstarstolen]

lol, my bad, i think i was drunk wen typing that up....

dumbest....

but, where is that lame poster ..geraldgreen.. to defend his boy? or did he change his name?

[MyInsatiableOne]

WITH THIS TEAM RIGHT NOW. GERALD GREEN WOULD BE INACTIVE EVERY GAME. EVERY GAME. EVERY GAME. MOVE ON. HE SUCKS.

End of discussion. Next, please

[UGA Hayes]

Shows why its hard to be an armchair scout. I can watch a prospect all I want but it won't tell me how hard they are working. I still don't like to write someone off (like a Thabeet), until they have a chance to get with the program in a professional environment as opposed to college, but what Pierce said is pretty damning about Green. Who knows maybe the cold reality will cause that light bulb to turn on.

[DelMonte West]

lol, my bad, i think i was drunk wen typing that up....

dumbest....

but, where is that lame poster ..geraldgreen.. to defend his boy? or did he change his name?

Why are you calling him out like this? Everyone has a favorite player they're hopeful will pan out. Virtually everyone wanted Gerald to pull it out and become a good player. Obviously he received horrible advice when told he was ready to go straight to the pros from HS...he wasn't ready physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's a disappointment when you consider he comes from an affluent family that really should have given him better guidance (not sure on this, but I think I remember hearing his father's a doctor).

It's not like he's some punk like Tyrus Thomas that has a history of being a jerk, or a piece of crap like Qyntell Woods. He's an insecure kid who needs a complete overhaul and a chance to be on a team full of vets/mentors (he's obviously lacked both to this point). I can't help but want him to succeed. He's not a bad kid, but he's going to have to re-invent himself, which is a process he never should have been in a position to be in.