The Celtics still have options in free agency by Mark Fuery

Larry Joe Bird · Post #1 » by **Larry Joe Bird** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:35 pm

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Post #2 » by **sully00** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:03 pm

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.

BillessuR6 · Post #3 » by **BillessuR6** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:08 pm

Some terrible names...

kakopedi1 · Post #4 » by **kakopedi1** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:19 pm

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.

hiphop1 · Post #5 » by **hiphop1** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:20 pm

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.

cloverleaf · Post #6 » by **cloverleaf** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:29 pm

I'd stand pat before resigning Antoine.

Gold Chain · Post #7 » by **Gold Chain** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:33 pm

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?

klemen4 · Post #8 » by **klemen4** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:29 pm

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)

Maple Green · Post #9 » by **Maple Green** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:27 am

Mikki Moore and Joe Smith for is the best FA we get. Imagine the Boston when we get this two guys!

15th overall · Post #10 » by **15th overall** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:34 am

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.

Larry Joe Bird · Post #11 » by **Larry Joe Bird** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:23 pm

Rumors Wrapup

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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.