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The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:35 pm
by Larry Joe Bird
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Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:03 pm
by sully00
Obviously we would like to see that list grow. But I have to tell you if it doesn't I would take a fat drunk Antoine Walker over Bonzi Wells or Ruben Patterson.
I know people freak out about him all the time but Doc liked him and while he can be a problem as a 2nd or 3rd offensive option as a guy coming in off the bench that isn't going to be an issue.
We could do worse than a couple of months of the Wiggle, I mean we are hoping to add Stephon Marbury at least Antoine is a good person.
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:08 pm
by BillessuR6
Some terrible names...
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:19 pm
by kakopedi1
I'd take Ruben Patterson over Antoine the reason being Ruben is a true small forward and would defend Bron better than Antoine. But Smith & Starbury are who we really want.
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:20 pm
by hiphop1
Toine is D O N E done. I dont know why that guy said he is a good rebounder anymore. Last time I checked he just camped out at the three point line, and on d he use to get torched by other teams small forwards. Him at PF is bad to because they just eat him up on the defensive end. He is all done.
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:29 pm
by cloverleaf
I'd stand pat before resigning Antoine.
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:33 pm
by Gold Chain
Ruben Patterson is a nice piece IMO.
HE has issues, but is a pretty nice lockdown defender with toughness and I think he would fit into the team concept Boston is going for. He may be able to fill the void left by Posey and the injured Allen.
As far as a big, Joe Smith would be a nice option for the Celtics, but I feel like he would go back to CLE if he got bought out.
Do you guys feel like you are loaded up enough at present for a repeat or do you feel like it is an absolute nessicity to get some vets in there?
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:29 pm
by klemen4
I dont know about Patterson, if he didnt play for months he could be very rusty...Wells is the player I wants all season, but I think Danny doesnt like him.
Wells, Marbury, Smith is my dream scenario(Cut Pruitt, resign him in summer)
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:27 am
by Maple Green
Mikki Moore and Joe Smith for is the best FA we get. Imagine the Boston when we get this two guys!
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:34 am
by 15th overall
klemen4 wrote:I dont know about Patterson, if he didnt play for months he could be very rusty...Wells is the player I wants all season, but I think Danny doesnt like him.
Wells, Marbury, Smith is my dream scenario(Cut Pruitt, resign him in summer)
Actually I'm pretty sure ainge's tried to get bonzi a couple of times in the past.
Re: The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:23 pm
by Larry Joe Bird
Rumors WrapupExcerpt:A few rumors still shaking out after the deadline from the Weekend Dime:
Sounds like the Celtics recruitment team is working on that Starbury guy:
My colleague Stephen A. Smith, meanwhile, reported on ESPNEWS earlier this week that a couple of members of the Celtics have privately challenged Marbury to abandon his hard-line stance and give up a few million bucks in negotiations with the Knicks to secure his freedom and prove to the basketball world that he can make an off-the-bench impact with the reigning champs.