The Maine Red Claws will be associated with....

Prophet_C · Post #1 » by **Prophet_C** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:12 pm

The Boston Celtics (shocker

)

and

The Charlotte Bobcats

www.maineredclaws.com

Tricky Ricky · Post #2 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:14 pm

Ajinca/Eriden/Walker/Giddens/Pruitt NBDL CHAMPIONS!

Mahoney_jr · Post #3 » by **Mahoney_jr** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:56 pm

Pruitt is not eligible any more. Hudson is, of course

lojowo · Post #4 » by **lojowo** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:39 pm

Why wouldnt the Celtics have been associated with Springfield?

That is a surprising.

Prophet_C · Post #5 » by **Prophet_C** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:41 pm

Portland>Springfield

Post #6 » by **canman1971** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:52 pm

lojowo wrote:Why wouldnt the Celtics have been associated with Springfield?

That is a surprising.

I would guess it spreads out your fanbase a bit more. Also, Portland is a great little city with lots of fun stuff to do. Actually going to the Old Port this weekend. WTF does Springfield have to offer outside the HOF? Portland is hopping.

TheOGJabroni · Post #7 » by **TheOGJabroni** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:12 pm

Thank god this pulled through. I go to school at the University of Southern Maine so I should be attending pretty much every home game. I'm pretty stoked.

lojowo · Post #8 » by **lojowo** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:34 pm

Portland is a much bigger tourist draw then Springfield, no debates there.

Do we know if the NBA dictates where you have to be affilated with or is it up to the NBA and NBDL teams themselves?

I would think Springfield would be disappointed but they must be just happy to have a team.

GuyClinch · Post #9 » by **GuyClinch** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:40 pm

Portland is a fantastic place to live - whereas Springfield is a dump. C's picked the right team, IMHO.

Joselo16 · Post #10 » by **Joselo16** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:38 pm

Springfield is not that bad now!!!

They have other things here not named the Hall of Fame
If you are into weaponry they have both the Springfield Armory and the Smith and Wesson company
If you are looking to entertain your kids they have the The Dr. Seuss Memorial and Museum of Fine Arts and Bright nights at Forest Park. Also Six Flags is right next door!
If you are looking to entertain yourself there are a hell of a lot of clubs in the Worthington street Entertainment District and I mean a hell of a lot of clubs!

I'm just hoping to see some of these rooks play!

hickfromfrenchlick · Post #11 » by **hickfromfrenchlick** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:59 pm

Why don't the C's just pony up and get THEIR OWN D-League team?

I just read that Houston got its own team.

Then we could play who Danny and Doc want to play, and the coach wouldn't be concerned with winning, but rather, with developing his players. You could take a bunch of fliers on guys and see what shakes out.

The D-League can still be good. They need to get rid of the stupid team names, the neon uniforms, the team-sharing, and the coaches playing 28-year old journeymen over 19-years olds with potential.

Prophet_C · Post #12 » by **Prophet_C** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:27 pm

That's something they are working on. Eventually every team will have their own affiliate.

Zin5 · Post #13 » by **Zin5** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:07 pm

As a resident of Western Mass, I don't want our pups to suffer through Springfield. I'd really rather not have one of them get shot.

spf211 · Post #14 » by **spf211** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:48 pm

I want a t-shirt.

Celtics>Breathing · Post #15 » by **Celtics>Breathing** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:21 pm

lojowo wrote:Why wouldnt the Celtics have been associated with Springfield?

That is a surprising.

Fans in small communities will go to those games, and possibly build some loyalty. Springfield is just to close to Boston. Go to a Celtics game or NBDL game?

TA42 · Post #16 » by **TA42** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:40 pm

Celtics>Breathing wrote:
lojowo wrote:Why wouldnt the Celtics have been associated with Springfield?

That is a surprising.

Fans in small communities will go to those games, and possibly build some loyalty. Springfield is just to close to Boston. Go to a Celtics game or NBDL game?

While I agree Portland is definitely the better spot it's only 20 miles farther away from Boston than Springfield is.

Alan Ogg · Post #17 » by **Alan Ogg** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:48 pm

I'm so happy that we have a team, and they are Celtics-affiliated, as well. I will be attending as many games as possible!

Oh, and I was in the Old Port Festival parade with my greyhound right in front of the cheerleaders.....

......only thing was, they all looked about 16. :oops:

Prophet_C · Post #18 » by **Prophet_C** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:55 pm

Sweet lol

TheOGJabroni · Post #19 » by **TheOGJabroni** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:57 pm

Alan Ogg wrote:I'm so happy that we have a team, and they are Celtics-affiliated, as well. I will be attending as many games as possible!

Oh, and I was in the Old Port Festival parade with my greyhound right in front of the cheerleaders..... ......only thing was, they all looked about 16.

LOL