Giddens/Walker press conference?

[P2]

When will it be, and will both be present? After the Ray deal, Baby and Pruitt were introduced to the media the next Monday, which would be June 30 this year. Does anybody have any information? And what numbers will both wear?

[bceltic55]

Giddens did a conference call interview with the media which can be heard if you go to the Celtics website.

[P2]

But I mean the introduction where they hold their jerseys up.

[U2larkin04]

I wanna see Semih Erden!!!!!!!!!

[P2]

I wanna see Semih Erden!!!!!!!!!

Then you have to wait for another year.

[celticfan42487]

Wait are they actually going to give these guys a televised press confrence? I don't think outside of basketball nuts anyone cares. CSN certainly doesn't.

[P2]

Wait are they actually going to give these guys a televised press confrence? I don't think outside of basketball nuts anyone cares. CSN certainly doesn't.

It doesn't necessarily have to be live. Davis and Pruitt were also introduced last year, and they were both second-rounders.

[Jammer]

Erden (the #60 pick) is under contract for one more year in Turkey. Danny Ainge said he hopes to bring him over in a year.

Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com has said that the Celtics are trying to talk Bill Walker into playing in Europe next season, with the hope of giving him a roster spot NEXT SUMMER.

There is a about a 9 minute audio interview with JR Giddens on http://www.nba.com/celtics main page.

In one of the audios, Doc Rivers describes Tony Allen as a PURE TWO, whereas Doc says Giddens is more of a 2/3.

[MVP16]

The Celtics' 2008 NBA Draft picks, J.R. Giddens, Bill Walker and Semih Erden, will have an informal meeting with the media in Waltham Tuesday afternoon at the Sports Authority Training Center in Waltham. Celtics.com will have complete coverage following their availability.

Interesting that Semih Erden will be there as well. Makes me think that there's a very good chance that he's coming over next year after his contract is up.

[Truthiracy]

I read somewhere that Ainge said Erden is our first round pick for next year, since our actual pick is going to Minnesota.

[Truthiracy]

http://www.nba.com/celtics/playoffs2008 ... stups.html

Monday, June 30 - Introductions Tomorrow
Giddens, Walker and Erden To Meet Media in Waltham Tuesday

The Celtics' 2008 NBA Draft picks, J.R. Giddens, Bill Walker and Semih Erden, will have an informal meeting with the media in Waltham Tuesday afternoon at the Sports Authority Training Center in Waltham. Celtics.com will have complete coverage following their availability.

[P2]

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

The Celtics will introduce their three draft picks, guard J.R. Giddens, swingman Bill Walker, and center Semih Erden, today. The arrival of Giddens and Walker gives the Celtics options if they don't re-sign Allen.

I wonder why they introduce Erden. He must be definitely coming over next year. Is he also going to get a jersey number?

[GreenGrizz]

Any pictures from today?? I thought Ithere would be a press conference today.

[MVP16]

[GreenGrizz]

Thanks

[TheCelticTruth]

Im way more excited about this than I thought I woul. I am intruiged that Erden came over, it must mean they are definitely confident he will be a part of the organization.

[U2larkin04]

I feel like a jackass now, since Erden did come...

[Barry Lird]

The video interviews are up at http://www.nba.com/celtics/ if you're interested.

[armageddon]

Giddens sounded like a very comfortable speaker. You can tell he has the maturity of a full college guy. Surprised that he and Walker looked the same height - but we have this conversation every year.