Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next season
Moderators: bisme37, canman1971, Darthlukey, Shak_Celts, Froob, Parliament10, shackles10, snowman
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- Analyst
- Posts: 3,283
- And1: 3,118
- Joined: Jun 24, 2010
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
Listen, Pierce isn't going to be here next year and Boston has plenty of minutes for 3 players to cover SG/SF. Green/Pierce played both over the 2nd half of the season and I believe that's Boston's intention this year - more "big" wing combos - which Gigi would work well in...as would Shabazz.
Say goodnight folks. Pierce/KG aren't coming back. There's no deal to add another 1st/2nd option scorer to the current core and that is the ONLY way keeping the two works in any version of reality. The team is working to figure out the best way to re-tool with a young core who is still competitive - ala Philly, Mil, Hou...they're not looking to go to lotto-land, they're simply figuring out how to get a solid base of assets to valuate in a playoff environment, if possible.
If Ainge can get the right return on his pieces, there'll be a fun, non-championhsip-but-growing team that will keep the Celtics a popular market for players and increase the value of the individual talents for larger trade scenarios.
Say goodnight folks. Pierce/KG aren't coming back. There's no deal to add another 1st/2nd option scorer to the current core and that is the ONLY way keeping the two works in any version of reality. The team is working to figure out the best way to re-tool with a young core who is still competitive - ala Philly, Mil, Hou...they're not looking to go to lotto-land, they're simply figuring out how to get a solid base of assets to valuate in a playoff environment, if possible.
If Ainge can get the right return on his pieces, there'll be a fun, non-championhsip-but-growing team that will keep the Celtics a popular market for players and increase the value of the individual talents for larger trade scenarios.
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 23,145
- And1: 8,542
- Joined: Jun 18, 2004
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
Any gossip about what kind of return they're hoping for, or whether Rondo's on the way out, too?
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,615
- And1: 137
- Joined: May 29, 2006
- Location: northern Italy
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
Wait to see the one-handed slam of few minutes ago in game 2 of the italian Finals (Rome-Siena 1-1) .......
Basketball is my religion
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- ermocrate
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,620
- And1: 1,603
- Joined: Apr 19, 2001
- Location: Roma
- Contact:
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
CaptainFanchini wrote:Wait to see the one-handed slam of few minutes ago in game 2 of the italian Finals (Rome-Siena 1-1) .......
!!!
"Negativity in this town sucks"
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,615
- And1: 137
- Joined: May 29, 2006
- Location: northern Italy
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU-EaqnBmkQ[/youtube]
When he's in open floor, he's almost unstoppable ...
When he's in open floor, he's almost unstoppable ...
Basketball is my religion
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 4,155
- And1: 2,029
- Joined: Dec 08, 2004
- Location: home, home on the Front Range
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
CaptainFanchini wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU-EaqnBmkQ[/youtube]
When he's in open floor, he's almost unstoppable ...
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- bargs
- Starter
- Posts: 2,380
- And1: 11
- Joined: Oct 03, 2006
- Location: naples -italy
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
yesterday an italian basketball analyst confirmed Gigi datome will end up in the nba, boston should be a suitable candidate
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,134
- And1: 6,377
- Joined: Feb 10, 2007
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
bargs wrote:yesterday an italian basketball analyst confirmed Gigi datome will end up in the nba, boston should be a suitable candidate
Did he say so as in it is already planned for this year--or just that it made sense sometime in the future?
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- 15th overall
- RealGM
- Posts: 11,482
- And1: 5,853
- Joined: Mar 02, 2005
- Location: ball of confusion
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
bargs wrote:yesterday an italian basketball analyst confirmed Gigi datome will end up in the nba, boston should be a suitable candidate
Thanks for the update. Could you hook us up with a link, if possible, so we can sic our resident Italian on it?
"[Brad Stevens] was just cool. He's always, always super cool." -- Stanley Johnson
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- bargs
- Starter
- Posts: 2,380
- And1: 11
- Joined: Oct 03, 2006
- Location: naples -italy
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
cloverleaf wrote:bargs wrote:yesterday an italian basketball analyst confirmed Gigi datome will end up in the nba, boston should be a suitable candidate
Did he say so as in it is already planned for this year--or just that it made sense sometime in the future?
yea, sorry, it's almost certain Datome will land in the nba the upcoming season. Flavio tranquillo (the tv analyst from sky sport italia) did not specify the nba team tough. he gave only a few tidbits, saying the team interested in datome has a blue jersey and a spanish player (..grizzlies!??!), but at the same time he confirmed also the rumors coming from boston.
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,134
- And1: 6,377
- Joined: Feb 10, 2007
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
bargs wrote:cloverleaf wrote:bargs wrote:yesterday an italian basketball analyst confirmed Gigi datome will end up in the nba, boston should be a suitable candidate
Did he say so as in it is already planned for this year--or just that it made sense sometime in the future?
yea, sorry, it's almost certain Datome will land in the nba the upcoming season. Flavio tranquillo (the tv analyst from sky sport italia) did not specify the nba team tough. he gave only a few tidbits, saying the team interested in datome has a blue jersey and a spanish player (..grizzlies!??!), but at the same time he confirmed also the rumors coming from boston.
Interesting that the C's aren't alone in the chase. I could see that Memphis would offer both a chance to win and a chance to play, whereas the C's really only can provide the latter--and probably less of it.
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- ermocrate
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,620
- And1: 1,603
- Joined: Apr 19, 2001
- Location: Roma
- Contact:
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
cloverleaf wrote:bargs wrote:cloverleaf wrote:
Did he say so as in it is already planned for this year--or just that it made sense sometime in the future?
yea, sorry, it's almost certain Datome will land in the nba the upcoming season. Flavio tranquillo (the tv analyst from sky sport italia) did not specify the nba team tough. he gave only a few tidbits, saying the team interested in datome has a blue jersey and a spanish player (..grizzlies!??!), but at the same time he confirmed also the rumors coming from boston.
Interesting that the C's aren't alone in the chase. I could see that Memphis would offer both a chance to win and a chance to play, whereas the C's really only can provide the latter--and probably less of it.
I don't think he has so much interest in winning, I think he is more about picking the best option to develop...
"Negativity in this town sucks"
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- 31to6
- RealGM
- Posts: 19,158
- And1: 27,999
- Joined: Nov 20, 2004
- Location: Tatum train
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
I'm not seeing it in this guy.
Paul Pierce appreciation society.
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- secky017
- Junior
- Posts: 300
- And1: 53
- Joined: Jun 10, 2007
- Contact:
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
Gigi Datome.. That name and the hair, what's there to doubt? Get him, Danny! Then trade for Noah and we'd have the best (hair) frontcourt in the league when you play Noah-Olynyk-Gigi!
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- Sixth Man
- Posts: 1,589
- And1: 1,067
- Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
31to6 wrote:I'm not seeing it in this guy.
For the minimum what exactly do you want
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- bargs
- Starter
- Posts: 2,380
- And1: 11
- Joined: Oct 03, 2006
- Location: naples -italy
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
Justin33 wrote:31to6 wrote:I'm not seeing it in this guy.
For the minimum what exactly do you want
kobe
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- 31to6
- RealGM
- Posts: 19,158
- And1: 27,999
- Joined: Nov 20, 2004
- Location: Tatum train
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
Justin33 wrote:31to6 wrote:I'm not seeing it in this guy.
For the minimum what exactly do you want
who said anything about the minimum?
FWIW I'd be willing to wager our interest in this guy dates to when we were potentially reloading this summer, not rebuilding with 20 guys already under contract.
Paul Pierce appreciation society.
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
- ermocrate
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,620
- And1: 1,603
- Joined: Apr 19, 2001
- Location: Roma
- Contact:
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
31to6 wrote:Justin33 wrote:31to6 wrote:I'm not seeing it in this guy.
For the minimum what exactly do you want
who said anything about the minimum?
FWIW I'd be willing to wager our interest in this guy dates to when we were potentially reloading this summer, not rebuilding with 20 guys already under contract.
I agree with you, there's no ponit in bringing in one of the best player in market when you're rebuilding...
"Negativity in this town sucks"
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 16,429
- And1: 8,974
- Joined: Jul 10, 2004
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
secky017 wrote:Gigi Datome.. That name and the hair, what's there to doubt? Get him, Danny! Then trade for Noah and we'd have the best (hair) frontcourt in the league when you play Noah-Olynyk-Gigi!
I think you can do better than Noah for a lot less money. I want to see Olynyk-Gigi-Noguiera which set the standard for front court names and hair.
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
-
- Sixth Man
- Posts: 1,589
- And1: 1,067
- Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Re: Celtics eyeing Italian forward Gigi Datome for next seas
31to6 wrote:Justin33 wrote:31to6 wrote:I'm not seeing it in this guy.
For the minimum what exactly do you want
who said anything about the minimum?
FWIW I'd be willing to wager our interest in this guy dates to when we were potentially reloading this summer, not rebuilding with 20 guys already under contract.
http://www.notizie.it/basket-datome-sba ... n-celtics/
Datome will sign a 3yrs deal worth $490.180(per year) with the frachise from Massachusets. The #13 from Rome it's a rookie and a freeagent by NBA rules so he can sign for any team but is not conditioned from salary limitations imposed from the NBA's years of experience. The Celtics already have 73mill of salaries so they can only sign minimum contracts. This year Datome earned 250.000 euros (330.000$) after tax. Basically he is goin to earn the same salary but in the NBA, unless the Celtics don't use a salary exception on him, unlikely. The "Azzurro" will renounce to the last year of his deal with Rome, worth 500.000 after tax, betting on himself and in a long career in USA.