Marbury believes Celtics days are over

BillessuR6 · Post #1 » by **BillessuR6** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 8:39 am

Celtics free agent guard Stephon Marbury said to The Globe early Friday morning that he doesn't expect to be returning to Boston after receiving a one-year contract paying $1.3 million using the veteran's minimum that wasn't as lucrative as hoped for.

Marbury said his representative, National Basketball Players Association deputy counsel Hal Biagas, called to tell him about the Celtics offer on Thursday night. The 32-year-old said three other teams, which he would not disclose, are currently interested.

Despite the disappointment for Marbury, he was thankful the Celtics gave him a chance after his Knicks situation ended.
"Thank you Boston for allowing the world to see me play again after all that went on in N.Y.," said Marbury, via e-mail to The Globe. "The fans treated me with open arms and that's all anyone can ask for."

Link: http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball ... tics_blog/

I think we will offer a bit more in the end...you have to start low...If we double the money I believe he would stay...

return2glory · Post #2 » by **return2glory** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 8:54 am

Lester Hudson will be a better player for us.

TheMartian · Post #3 » by **TheMartian** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:11 am

Great. Now we have to look for a backup 1 as well. :banghead:

s1ickd · Post #4 » by **s1ickd** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:35 am

finding a backup 1 shouldn't be that difficult... especially considering the fact that though stephon would have been promising this comming season, he played well for 4-5 games.

bc legends · Post #5 » by **bc legends** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:44 am

Saying that Lester will be a better player at this point or in the future than Marbury is taking it a little too far too soon. We haven't seen what this rookie can produce at the NBA level if he even does make the roster(likely to happen either way). If Marbury were to undergo a training camp with the C's, I think it would be safe to bet that he'd be more beneficial to the Celtics in their title run then some rookie for the upcoming season making it VERY key to retain him.

return2glory · Post #6 » by **return2glory** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:55 am

bc legends wrote:Saying that Lester will be a better player at this point or in the future than Marbury is taking it a little too far too soon. We haven't seen what this rookie can produce at the NBA level if he even does make the roster(likely to happen either way). If Marbury were to undergo a training camp with the C's, I think it would be safe to bet that he'd be more beneficial to the Celtics in their title run then some rookie for the upcoming season making it VERY key to retain him.

It's just a feeling that I have. Also Lester will make this team over Pruitt. Lester is a talented player than can score, rebound, pass, and play defense. He also seems like a hunger player.

bc legends · Post #7 » by **bc legends** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 9:58 am

return2glory wrote:
bc legends wrote:Saying that Lester will be a better player at this point or in the future than Marbury is taking it a little too far too soon. We haven't seen what this rookie can produce at the NBA level if he even does make the roster(likely to happen either way). If Marbury were to undergo a training camp with the C's, I think it would be safe to bet that he'd be more beneficial to the Celtics in their title run then some rookie for the upcoming season making it VERY key to retain him.

It's just a feeling that I have. Also Lester will make this team over Pruitt. Lester is a talented player than can score, rebound, pass, and play defense. He also seems like a hunger player.

Couldn't agree anymore. Seems like he should be ready to fit right into the rotation if only Doc can get over his bias of first year players..

He will definitely be interesting to watch during the SL though.

Post #8 » by **Darth Celtic** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 10:00 am

well, i guess if Eddie gets more pg time with a guy like grant hill being the "point" foward?

cisco · Post #9 » by **cisco** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 10:49 am

s1ickd wrote:finding a backup 1 shouldn't be that difficult... especially considering the fact that though stephon would have been promising this comming season, he played well for 4-5 games.

Finding on the quality of Marbury might be difficult. I know he wasn't that good last year, but with a full training camp, I think he'll find his game. He's not that old.

Post #10 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 10:58 am

Well that's a weird twist.

Hello Allen Iverson.

Celtics>Breathing · Post #11 » by **Celtics>Breathing** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 11:05 am

bc legends wrote:Saying that Lester will be a better player at this point or in the future than Marbury is taking it a little too far too soon. We haven't seen what this rookie can produce at the NBA level if he even does make the roster(likely to happen either way). If Marbury were to undergo a training camp with the C's, I think it would be safe to bet that he'd be more beneficial to the Celtics in their title run then some rookie for the upcoming season making it VERY key to retain him.

Agreed! I think we will up the money. You need to start low. The "ups and downs" of negotiations, that's all! Marbury and Sheed pick and roll would be sweet! Combustable but sweet.

Celtics>Breathing · Post #12 » by **Celtics>Breathing** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 11:07 am

Celtics_Champs wrote:Well that's a weird twist.

Hello Allen Iverson.

I personelly want nothing to do with Allen Iverson. I used to be a big fan (G-town alum) but after what happened last year in Detriot he scares the **** out of me in regards to chemistry. I don't think even KG, PP, and Ray could sober him up.

BIRDMAN BIRDMAN · Post #13 » by **BIRDMAN BIRDMAN** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 11:16 am

Seriously im starting to get sick of my Magic and I hate LA and CLE badly..so good luck to you guys signing someone - perhaps Sheed is the priority in your grocery list? A.I? Really? bah

Al-Haqq · Post #14 » by **Al-Haqq** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 12:08 pm

Is it that crazy to give Gabe Pruitt a chance?

Dave_From_NB · Post #15 » by **Dave_From_NB** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 12:20 pm

Marbury is as money hungry as they get. The guy is so cheap he won't even hire an agent. I don't doubt that he'd accept a contact that is 25 cents over minimum, but I really don't think he'll get one. I expect he'll be back here for the minimum.

Post #16 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 12:21 pm

Booz wrote:Seriously im starting to get sick of my Magic and I hate LA and CLE badly..so good luck to you guys signing someone - perhaps Sheed is the priority in your grocery list? A.I? Really? bah

Ainge has a history of trying to get AI.

Jwade · Post #17 » by **Jwade** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 12:50 pm

There is no chance that the Celtics go for A.I. No way Wyc would go for it.

jfs1000d · Post #18 » by **jfs1000d** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 1:01 pm

Jwade wrote:There is no chance that the Celtics go for A.I. No way Wyc would go for it.

Almost traded for him three years ago. Philly was being a baby about it and sent him out west. IF Ainge thinks AI could help (not sure he can) he would be an option.

Jwade · Post #19 » by **Jwade** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 1:02 pm

jfs1000d wrote:
Jwade wrote:There is no chance that the Celtics go for A.I. No way Wyc would go for it.

Almost traded for him three years ago. Philly was being a baby about it and sent him out west. IF Ainge thinks AI could help (not sure he can) he would be an option.

A lot has happened in those 3 years.

Like Iverson basically going off the roster because he didn't want to come off the bench.

Post #20 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 1:15 pm

^^ Yeah, and Sheed quit on the team last year too. But they took the whole brass to try and recruit him.

Celtics cured marburys me first ways. I think they can deal with AI.

It's a great mindset to go in with too. That no matter what the issues, if the guy has talent, we can make it work.

The question is, would AI wanna come here for so cheap? Probably not.