that core aint exactly gonna contend for a title
If we could get a legit scorer on the wing it could. Sullinger is a great rebounder. Green is emerging, he needs to stay more consistent.
The Official 2013-2014 Boston Celtics Offseason Thread
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If we could get a legit scorer on the wing it could. Sullinger is a great rebounder. Green is emerging, he needs to stay more consistent.
stepbackj34spud
Top 75 All-Time
I love Paul Pierce.. my favorite player ever. Been watching him since the 6th grade(i'm 23).. One of the most skilled players to ever play this game. Also one of the most underrated players ever. Top 3 Celtic all-time, imo. I'll never forget Pierce as long as I live brehs. It's been fun.
^^^My favorite Pierce picture ever.. taken during his monster 05-06 season.
^^^My favorite Pierce picture ever.. taken during his monster 05-06 season.
craigsagersuit
All Star
Doc on convo w/ KG: "He told me he loved me and I told him I loved him. Kevin always checks on me and he wanted to know if I'm OK." 
see you in the offseason brehs
see you in the offseason brehs
shawn unkempt
Rookie
As long as we get rid of Jason Terry I'm happy.
My stance has changed, if we can, we should keep Pierce and KG
there is nothing that we are gonna get back that will be worth the trade imo (I'll keep this thread updated with trade rumors though)
But Paul needs to come off the bench.... its time
there is nothing that we are gonna get back that will be worth the trade imo (I'll keep this thread updated with trade rumors though)
But Paul needs to come off the bench.... its time
craigsagersuit
All Star
im with that. don't blow up just for the sake of blowing up.
i agree that it's time for them to limit the old guys' minutes.. forella
but knowing doc...
im with that. don't blow up just for the sake of blowing up.
i agree that it's time for them to limit the old guys' minutes.. forella
but knowing doc...
Not playing Twill, Shav, Lee and White says it all.
It may have been Danny's way of forgiving the team for a lackluster run this year or it could be a hint of an off-season of major upheaval in the coming months, but Danny didn't mince words when it came to the future of the franchise:
Danny Ainge Says Celtics Are More Than One Player Away' From NBA Championship
"We're more than one player away, unless it's a great player," Ainge said. "It'll be tough to become a championship team from where we are." While Ainge reiterated that he expects Rajon Rondo to be ready for the start of training camp, he had no updates on Garnett other than his hunch. Ainge will give Garnett about a week to "chill" before touching base with the 36-year-old big man about his future. Garnett is signed through 2015.
However, he was confident that Doc and KG would be back and said that Paul Pierce has "a lot of basketball left in him." Is that GM-speak for "if there's anybody that wants to trade for a reliable 35-year-old vet who can still play, I'm listening" or "Paul Pierce is still a cornerstone for our team and he's going to retire a Celtic?" As always, Danny was cagey in his interview and it's up to us bloggers and fans to read between the lines.
He also dispelled the Stephen A. Smith rumors about a possible trade with the Clippers and the outrageous allegations that there's a rift between GM and coach. He called Doc "the best coach in the NBA," but not necessarily the best golfer ("after a couple 92's on the golf course, he usually comes back").
The question remains though: if Boston isn't championship contenders right now, what moves can Danny make to push them in the right direction? That was his last appearance on WEEI and with Doc on a golf course somewhere and KG doing yoga in Malibu, it's probably radio silence for the next few weeks while the NBA playoffs continue without the Celtics.
Danny Ainge Says Celtics Are More Than One Player Away' From NBA Championship
"We're more than one player away, unless it's a great player," Ainge said. "It'll be tough to become a championship team from where we are." While Ainge reiterated that he expects Rajon Rondo to be ready for the start of training camp, he had no updates on Garnett other than his hunch. Ainge will give Garnett about a week to "chill" before touching base with the 36-year-old big man about his future. Garnett is signed through 2015.
However, he was confident that Doc and KG would be back and said that Paul Pierce has "a lot of basketball left in him." Is that GM-speak for "if there's anybody that wants to trade for a reliable 35-year-old vet who can still play, I'm listening" or "Paul Pierce is still a cornerstone for our team and he's going to retire a Celtic?" As always, Danny was cagey in his interview and it's up to us bloggers and fans to read between the lines.
He also dispelled the Stephen A. Smith rumors about a possible trade with the Clippers and the outrageous allegations that there's a rift between GM and coach. He called Doc "the best coach in the NBA," but not necessarily the best golfer ("after a couple 92's on the golf course, he usually comes back").
The question remains though: if Boston isn't championship contenders right now, what moves can Danny make to push them in the right direction? That was his last appearance on WEEI and with Doc on a golf course somewhere and KG doing yoga in Malibu, it's probably radio silence for the next few weeks while the NBA playoffs continue without the Celtics.
R.E.N. Spells Ren
Veteran
I love Paul Pierce.. my favorite player ever. Been watching him since the 6th grade(i'm 23).. One of the most skilled players to ever play this game. Also one of the most underrated players ever. Top 3 Celtic all-time, imo. I'll never forget Pierce as long as I live brehs. It's been fun.
^^^My favorite Pierce picture ever.. taken during his monster 05-06 season.
I'd rather be mediocre with him, than slightly better without him
DirkDizzler
Pro
who can we get rid off in the off season that could give us enough money to get someone good whilst keeping Green, Rondo, KG and Pierce?
shawn unkempt
Rookie
The only other players making any money are Bass, Terry and Lee. Bass makes $6.5mill and Terry + Lee both make $5mil a piece. Right now all those contracts are lookin pretty bad.
DirkDizzler
Pro
i say get rid of all of them and see if you can trade sully too, and bradley. Sully has back problems that could cause him to have a very short NBA career and Bradley is too terrible on offense. We need to become a great offensive team. Rondo needs young shooters around him and a big to through it to into the lane. We also need a first option, and it aint Green and damn sure aint Pierce anymore.