Keyon Dooling Returns (update pg 4)

Jeff23 · Post #1 » by **Jeff23** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:43 am

Sources are telling me that Keyon Dooling will be back for the vet min. Celtics really love his locker-room presence and his personality. Celtics are again waiting to see if somebody becomes available that might interest them, so i really dont know when they will announce it.

I am really loving this signing. Dude really stepped up in the playoffs and IMO is a very likable person.

LarryBirdsFingr · Post #2 » by **LarryBirdsFingr** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:48 am

Nice one man.

If anybody would come.back for vet minimum it would be him.

crosko42 · Post #3 » by **crosko42** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:48 am

Jeff23 wrote:Sources are telling me that Keyon Dooling will be back for the vet min. Celtics really love his locker-room presence and his personality. Celtics are again waiting to see if somebody becomes available that might interest them, so i really dont know when they will announce it.

I am really loving this signing. Dude really stepped up in the playoffs and IMO is a very likable person.

Great locker room guy who can give us a few solid minutes but won't demand minutes like some other vets might.

I love the signing if it goes down.

Rondo/Dooling
Bradley/Terry/Lee

Thats a sick backcourt rotation.

702Celtics · Post #4 » by **702Celtics** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:57 am

Keyon is a player who knows Doc's system, good locker room guy, and plays good defense. Glad to see him back in Boston.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #5 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:06 am

I wanted him and Pietrus for locker room presence alone. Both guys are awesome.

Post #6 » by **ParticleMan** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:42 am

The obvious -- and correct -- move.

Nice cherry on the sundae, Danny.

15th overall · Post #7 » by **15th overall** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:47 am

Keyon's a fantastically weird guy. Its tough not to like him.

titlebound1 · Post #8 » by **titlebound1** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:49 am

Is being a good "locker room guy" really all that important? I don't see stupid locker room stuff being an issue with or without Dooling. I want him to come back because he knows his role already and has experience in Doc's system...not because I'm worried that we might bring in someone else who would disrupt everything. Really doubt KG would put up with that kind of garbage.

Gant · Post #9 » by **Gant** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:51 am

titlebound1 wrote:Is being a good "locker room guy" really all that important? I don't see stupid locker room stuff being an issue with or without Dooling. I want him to come back because he knows his role already and has experience in Doc's system...not because I'm worried that we might bring in someone else who would disrupt everything. Really doubt KG would put up with that kind of garbage.

He's worth bringing back just for his ability to speak fluent Rondo.

Red2 · Post #10 » by **Red2** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:55 am

what does this mean for dionte? I can't see us carrying 6 guards

Gant · Post #11 » by **Gant** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:58 am

If Dooling is signed, and Joseph and Christmas both make the team, that's it. 15 guys.

Rondo, Lee, Bradley, Terry, Christmas, Dooling
Pierce, Green, Joseph
Bass, Sullinger
Garnett, Wilcox, Melo, Collins

LewisnotMiller · Post #12 » by **LewisnotMiller** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:01 am

It gets a tick from me. I'm sure Danny will be happy to hear that.
:wink:

Post #13 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:18 am

Gant wrote:
titlebound1 wrote:Is being a good "locker room guy" really all that important? I don't see stupid locker room stuff being an issue with or without Dooling. I want him to come back because he knows his role already and has experience in Doc's system...not because I'm worried that we might bring in someone else who would disrupt everything. Really doubt KG would put up with that kind of garbage.

He's worth bringing back just for his ability to speak fluent Rondo.

Spot on.

k20 · Post #14 » by **k20** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:20 am

Then I hope he is hired as some kind of assistant coach who can be a great locker room presence. I think our guard rotation is pretty much set. I think we really need 1 more big who can play, a stopper for guys like Lebron and Durant. Leave 1 slot open and leave it to Mr. Ainge to deliver during mid season.

AKFO · Post #15 » by **AKFO** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:31 am

Red2 wrote:what does this mean for dionte? I can't see us carrying 6 guards

It doesn't mean anything? What's wrong with having 6 guards? It means having 3 people per position, and with a 15 man roster, that is ideal. 3 people per position.

diablerouge · Post #16 » by **diablerouge** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:34 am

Jeff23 wrote:Sources are telling me that Keyon Dooling will be back for the vet min. Celtics really love his locker-room presence and his personality. Celtics are again waiting to see if somebody becomes available that might interest them, so i really dont know when they will announce it.

I am really loving this signing. Dude really stepped up in the playoffs and IMO is a very likable person.

thats a good signing. im a heat fan and i was legit scared every time the ball was swung to him in the corner - he could not miss! An d he seems like a great guy, always very cordial amd classy in interviews.

Post #17 » by **Darth Celtic** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:43 am

Like i said. Worst kept secret on team. He will be back.

Rondo. Terry. Dooling
Lee. Bradley. Christmas
Pierce. Green. Joseph
Bass. Sully.
Kg. Wilcox. Collins. Melo.

Melo and joseph in d league with christmas joining them when bradley is back

grantlongforpresident · Post #18 » by **grantlongforpresident** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:53 am

Cut Joseph, sign pitrius

Celts17Pride · Post #19 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:53 am

Darth Celtic wrote:Like i said. Worst kept secret on team. He will be back.

Rondo. Terry. Dooling
Lee. Bradley. Christmas
Pierce. Green. Joseph
Bass. Sully.
Kg. Wilcox. Collins. Melo.

Melo and joseph in d league with christmas joining them when bradley is back

I'm ready to roll with that team. Excellent off-season by the Celtics. Save the BAE for later in the year.

Celts17Pride · Post #20 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:55 am

grantlongforpresident wrote:Cut Joseph, sign pitrius

I'd rather keep the younger Joseph.