OT: Gooden Discuss Buyout

phoolishly_insane · Post #1 » by **phoolishly_insane** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 1:36 am

See wiretap:

http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wireta ... ss_buyout/

Do you think Celtics should sign him?

MaxwellSmart · Post #2 » by **MaxwellSmart** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 1:40 am

Yes...with Joe Smith going to Clev apparently---but I think he'll end up in San Antonio

Celtics_85 · Post #3 » by **Celtics_85** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 1:42 am

Pass, Garnett will be back, Davis is pushing to stay in the starting lineup, and we have Powe and Moore as the 4th big off the bench.

Larry Joe Bird · Post #4 » by **Larry Joe Bird** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 1:50 am

I still think the Celtics could use someone off the bench, especially a center/power forward or maybe a small forward who can play solid defense and score points in the paint.

Correct me if I am wrong, but can (or will) the Celtics sign a player on waivers who is too good to pass up or are they committed to stay with their current group?

Rocky5000 · Post #5 » by **Rocky5000** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 1:56 am

No, Dude is banged up as is. He probably won't even be able to play in the playoffs.

SonicYouth34 · Post #6 » by **SonicYouth34** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 2:04 am

We have Moore, KG, Perk, Powe, Davis...we're set for bigs.

Celts17Pride · Post #7 » by **Celts17Pride** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 2:58 am

Unless Danny Ainge can find a defensive minded SF who can score a little bit (someone like Posey for example) then I wouldn't add anyone else. The Celtics need help at the 3 spot.

rambo_ortega · Post #8 » by **rambo_ortega** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 3:01 am

i think he's the surprise acquisition danny ferry is talking about.

wolffy · Post #9 » by **wolffy** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 3:51 am

don't need him

Avalanche · Post #10 » by **Avalanche** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 4:53 am

just officially got bought out apparently (according the general board)

Cavs will likely pick up Smith, Gooden.... possibly Spurs or Nuggets?

greenbeans · Post #11 » by **greenbeans** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 4:58 am

Celtics_85 wrote:Davis is pushing to stay in the starting lineup

He is?

Avalanche · Post #12 » by **Avalanche** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 5:05 am

Stromile Swift just got waived too

Bluewhale · Post #13 » by **Bluewhale** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 5:06 am

Gooden is a solid 6'10 PF. I believe he can help Celtics a lot.

MaxwellSmart · Post #14 » by **MaxwellSmart** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 5:31 am

Bluewhale wrote:Gooden is a solid 6'10 PF. I believe he can help Celtics a lot.

if he's healthy---but we're gonna have a hard time integrating the pieces we just got--let alone another one.

MaxwellSmart · Post #15 » by **MaxwellSmart** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 5:32 am

Now if we find out that Scal is done for the year---Gooden would fit nicely.

klemen4 · Post #16 » by **klemen4** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 5:35 am

Swift...cut Pruit, sign Swift...he would be excellent for a few minutes on Lebron in sf position...I think with his length, speed and shot blocking he could stay with him...10 minutes a game, just defense, enough

Do it

No Offense · Post #17 » by **No Offense** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 5:56 am

You guys don't want Gooden. He's not a team player by any means and can't defend.

kakopedi1 · Post #18 » by **kakopedi1** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 6:01 am

klemen4 wrote:Swift...cut Pruit, sign Swift...he would be excellent for a few minutes on Lebron in sf position...I think with his length, speed and shot blocking he could stay with him...10 minutes a game, just defense, enough

Do it

Yeah but he's only played like 6 games this year. Is he Hurt?

Avalanche · Post #19 » by **Avalanche** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 6:18 am

his mother was ill and died, which basically put him in deep depression from what ive read

although, they said his practicing recently was due to get him a call up to the active roster

i agree that even just for size's sake he might be good to throw at Bron for 5 minutes, but he was never a good defender especially on someone that quick

Earlier in the season i might have picked him up, but he wouldnt get any run.. and we just got 2 new guys

meanwhile, hopefully Gooden goes to the spurs, anything to help them against LA

Datruth345 · Post #20 » by **Datruth345** » Mon Mar 2, 2009 6:54 am

drew gooden seems to wear out his welcome rather quickly everywhere he goes
but he is better than mikki moore...