Ainge: Lots of players want to be Celtics

Celts17Pride · Post #1 » by **Celts17Pride** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 2:09 am

Ainge said he spoke to several players who both played for the Celtics last year and were on other teams and that “a lot of players want to come play for the Celtics this year.”

http://blogs.metrowestdailynews.com/celtics/

Should be really fun & interesting.

SonicYouth34 · Post #2 » by **SonicYouth34** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 2:15 am

That's good. We can keep Po-Z and sign our back-ups from vets wanting to get a title. I guess that's what wining a title does for ya

armageddon · Post #3 » by **armageddon** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:01 am

It worked for San Antonio. Playoff money is sweet, your called a winner, endorsements, broadcaster gig after retirement. Oh the perks. Might even make Barkley's fav five. Look what it did for Wade.

Truthiracy · Post #4 » by **Truthiracy** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:03 am

Please resign Posey and House...

Don't resign Allen, Cassell, Brown, Pollard, sign Alonzo Mourning to a one year deal.

Sign Giddens to his first rounder rookie deal, sign Bill Walker to a 3 year deal, I want the START of the 2008/2009 seasons roster to look like this..

Ray Allen
Glen Davis
Kevin Garnett
J.R. Giddens
Eddie House
Alonzo Mourning
Kendrick Perkins
Paul Pierce
James Posey
Leon Powe
Gabe Pruitt
Rajon Rondo
Brian Scalabrine
Bill Walker

Sign a vet half way through the season, like we did with Cassell.

GuyClinch · Post #5 » by **GuyClinch** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:17 am

Like I said in another thread - I wouldn't be surprised with alot of turnover. The same bench that everyone thought wasn't good enough is now suddenly hot. The value isn't there anymore..

Pete

Post #6 » by **sully00** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:36 am

Apparently we also contacted Beno Udrih before he resigned at the full mle.

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

I think that all of Boston's FA's would be welcome back but if they are expecting that MLE money or big bumps they might be out of luck. Ainge looks like he is trying to get a full MLE addition this offseason, now I just wish he would find one that was 6'11".

Barry Lird · Post #7 » by **Barry Lird** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:48 am

LucerneStDoggz wrote:Please resign Posey and House...

Don't resign Allen, Cassell, Brown, Pollard, sign Alonzo Mourning to a one year deal.

Sign Giddens to his first rounder rookie deal, sign Bill Walker to a 3 year deal, I want the START of the 2008/2009 seasons roster to look like this..

Ray Allen
Glen Davis
Kevin Garnett
J.R. Giddens
Eddie House
Alonzo Mourning
Kendrick Perkins
Paul Pierce
James Posey
Leon Powe
Gabe Pruitt
Rajon Rondo
Brian Scalabrine
Bill Walker

Sign a vet half way through the season, like we did with Cassell.

That's my ideal plan too. Would love if we could roll into the season like that.

Also, a note on House; I realize everybody is talking about Posey, and justifiably so. He's our most important resign, but I also think House was a very nice fit for our team. Spacing on the floor does wonders for an offense, and you always have to respect Eddie's shot. Plus, I thought his defense and hustle were much better than advertised. Hope he wasn't too turned off by the Cassell experiment.

Man, getting Zo would be a great pickup at backup C. If we got Zo, Pose, and House on board, we'd have to be prohibitive favorites to repeat.

Then, the following year, Danny has Scal and Ray's contracts to play with. Gonna be fun.

GreenGrizz · Post #8 » by **GreenGrizz** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:20 am

Who wants to be a Laker? LoL

SonicYouth34 · Post #9 » by **SonicYouth34** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:32 am

Zo should be target number two after Posey. I also agree with Barry Lird in that House was perfect for the team and we should give him a good offer, like 5 million over two years.

MyInsatiableOne · Post #10 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 12:58 pm

^^What the hell is with all the Zo love on this board? Bad attitude, overrated, old, kidney problems...why do we want this guy?

Dogen · Post #11 » by **Dogen** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 1:16 pm

LucerneStDoggz wrote:Please resign Posey and House...

Don't resign Allen, Cassell, Brown, Pollard, sign Alonzo Mourning to a one year deal.

Sign Giddens to his first rounder rookie deal, sign Bill Walker to a 3 year deal, I want the START of the 2008/2009 seasons roster to look like this..

Ray Allen
Glen Davis
Kevin Garnett
J.R. Giddens
Eddie House
Alonzo Mourning
Kendrick Perkins
Paul Pierce
James Posey
Leon Powe
Gabe Pruitt
Rajon Rondo
Brian Scalabrine
Bill Walker

Sign a vet half way through the season, like we did with Cassell.

I like that plan, too. A key is the mid-season signing. there always seems to be a vet PG or two out there by February to shore up the depth.

cloverleaf · Post #12 » by **cloverleaf** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 2:09 pm

Doc's said a few times that the only trouble with Sam was that he came in too late to learn the plays in time, so I could see him putting in the request to get his veteran point earlier this year.

MyInsatiableOne · Post #13 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:02 pm

cloverleaf wrote:Doc's said a few times that the only trouble with Sam was that he joined the team and was alive during the playoffs,so I could see him putting in the request to get his veteran point earlier this year.

^^Fixed!

This one's for you, tombattor!!!

kmgarnett21 · Post #14 » by **kmgarnett21** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:10 pm

i agree that our top priorities should be keeping posey & house. i have loved house all season long & was pissed when he lost his playin time. i would be pleased with that lineup that was posted here as well.

but then again i wouldnt mind seein maggette here

Fencer reregistered · Post #15 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 10:44 am

Dogen wrote: A key is the mid-season signing. there always seems to be a vet PG or two out there by February to shore up the depth.

Between Jason Kidd and Sam Cassell, there are a couple of data points against mid=season vet PG moves , at least if the PG is going to be changing offensive systems.

Wizardspride · Post #16 » by **Wizardspride** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 1:14 pm

MyInsatiableOne wrote:^^What the hell is with all the Zo love on this board? Bad attitude, overrated, old, kidney problems...why do we want this guy?

Overrated? Even at his advanced age.. Alonzo Morning is still one of he best defensive centers in the NBA.

I'm going to assume that you haven't seen many Heat games over the last 2 years or so.

armageddon · Post #17 » by **armageddon** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 4:38 pm

We'd be damn lucky if we could get Zo.

return2glory · Post #18 » by **return2glory** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 6:15 pm

Like Barry Lird said, we need to resign House as well. House was a very good player for us all year. Posey and House were hug for us. You can't agrue with the reuslts. 29-3 start, best regular season record with 66 wins and a championship for the first time since 1986. Posey and House were a big part of all of that.

Celtic Esquire · Post #19 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 7:50 pm

NBA TV was showing a marathon of this years' NBA Finals yesterday. I recorded all of the games on my DVR or permanent viewing (even the game 2 almost choke).

I just want House and Posey back. Those guys were amazing for us in the Finals, especially the Comeback Game. Any other FA signing is just gravy for me.

TheCelticTruth · Post #20 » by **TheCelticTruth** » Sun Jul 6, 2008 2:30 am

i understand, and also feel, the love for this years team. but DA needs to be channeling belichick and pioli right now, and do whatever makes this team best. both for 08-09 and beyond