Small Minicamp Tidbit

Datruth345 · Post #1 » by **Datruth345** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:53 pm

July 2, 2008 12:41 PM

The Celtics held the first day of a four-day minicamp in Waltham this morning. The camp, which features 16-20 players, mostly rookies and free agents, runs through Saturday.

Check out our photo gallery from today's action.

Among the attendees: Second-year players Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Gabe Pruitt, along with first-round draft pick JR Giddens. Stroll through our gallery to see who else is in town for the event.

The Globe's Marc J. Spears touched on the minicamp in his Sunday notes column:

The Celtics will hold a minicamp for 16-20 players at their Waltham training facility from Wednesday through Saturday. Celtics forward Glen Davis, guard Gabe Pruitt, and first-round draft pick J.R. Giddens are expected to participate, as are ex-NBA players center Jackie Butler, forward Lawrence Roberts, and guards David Noel, Omar Cook, and Mustapha Shakur. Forward Bill Walker, a second-round selection by Washington who was traded to Boston, will not participate. Ainge said Walker will likely undergo minor knee surgery this week.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball ... tics_blog/

MyInsatiableOne · Post #2 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 8:11 pm

Anyone else catch the 2008 banner in the background in one of the pics? Niiiiiiice! :thumbsup:

armageddon · Post #3 » by **armageddon** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 8:50 pm

I was surprised to see Randolph Morris at the camp. I know he did nothing in NY, but its NY. I'd love to see Boston sign him to a small contract and work with him. Very athletic, very big guy. When his head was cut in in college he was pretty dominant. He's better than centers we talked about drafting at 30 - better than Hardin, better than any Euro, better than the Aussi. He's be the perfect 3rd string center and hopefully 2nd in a year or two. 6'-11", 270 lbs, 22 years old. Perk clone with better athleticism and better jumper.

Banks2Pierce · Post #4 » by **Banks2Pierce** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 9:25 pm

I guess Giddens was a no show today because his agent didn't want him playing yet without having signed a contract.

MoBSTa · Post #5 » by **MoBSTa** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 9:35 pm

Randolph Morris is a no brainer must sign for the Celtics imho.
Mustfa Shakur could also be a nice fit here, he looked well in the D-League last season.

Rocky5000 · Post #6 » by **Rocky5000** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 10:03 pm

Yeah, Morris can be our 3rd string center and fill a hole. Didn't even realize he was out there.

Ed Pinkney · Post #7 » by **Ed Pinkney** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 11:18 pm

Who is our 2nd string centre?

Rocky5000 · Post #8 » by **Rocky5000** » Wed Jul 2, 2008 11:39 pm

Don't have him....YET. Maybe Alonzo? Mutombo? Kwame? Kurt Thomas? Pollard?

armageddon · Post #9 » by **armageddon** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 12:50 am

Ed Pinkney wrote:Who is our 2nd string centre?

That's funny.

Would be very happy to see the man who landed in Boston today - Chris Andersen.

Truthiracy · Post #10 » by **Truthiracy** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 12:53 am

I'll take any of those centers - just NOT Kwame "no hands" Brown. An injured Pollard is a better option.

TheCelticTruth · Post #11 » by **TheCelticTruth** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 2:21 am

not happy giddens isnt participating.

i think its bartelsteins sour grapes.

WHambone · Post #12 » by **WHambone** » Thu Jul 3, 2008 2:27 am

Last picture was brian butch let's refresh your memories

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZiLPZXjZd4[/url]

: on a side note, I've been on this board for two and a half years and I still can't get the url link to work!