"The Last of a Dying Breed" 2012 Celtics Offseason Thread
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PremierDaTruth
Oh well.
Celtics may not be the best team in the league, but you can't tell me they aint one of the deepest now.
SquirtleSwag
Rookie
I feel like I haven't been reppin' my set enough brehs.. I'm really interested to see how Jeff Green looks when he comes back.
Stiemsma to Minnesota
Restricted free agent Greg Stiemsma is prepared to sign an offer sheet with the Timberwolves, reports ESPN.com. The Celtics are unable to match due to salary-cap constraints and have already found a replacement in Jason Collins: “Restricted free agent center Greg Stiemsma has reached an agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to his agent. Terms were not disclosed, but the Boston Celtics own only the biannual exception ($1.975 million) to match. The Timberwolves’ offer was expected to trump that, meaning Stiemsma is almost certainly bound for Minnesota. Stiemsma received consistent interest from the Timberwolves this summer, meeting with them near the start of free agency and waiting patiently as they sorted out their own cap issues while pursuing front-line players. The Celtics would have three days to match an offer sheet, or they could simply rescind their $1.1 million qualifying offer to allow Stiemsma to sign as an unrestricted free agent
Restricted free agent Greg Stiemsma is prepared to sign an offer sheet with the Timberwolves, reports ESPN.com. The Celtics are unable to match due to salary-cap constraints and have already found a replacement in Jason Collins: “Restricted free agent center Greg Stiemsma has reached an agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to his agent. Terms were not disclosed, but the Boston Celtics own only the biannual exception ($1.975 million) to match. The Timberwolves’ offer was expected to trump that, meaning Stiemsma is almost certainly bound for Minnesota. Stiemsma received consistent interest from the Timberwolves this summer, meeting with them near the start of free agency and waiting patiently as they sorted out their own cap issues while pursuing front-line players. The Celtics would have three days to match an offer sheet, or they could simply rescind their $1.1 million qualifying offer to allow Stiemsma to sign as an unrestricted free agent
We resigned Keyon for the low low
*flexes*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GVxQ0L-EQ1Q
*flexes*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GVxQ0L-EQ1Q
Paul Pierce speaks on Ray Allen and Offseason moves
Paul Pierce: Ray Allen still my bro
Updated: August 3, 2012, 3:49 PM ET
By Chris Forsberg |
Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce admitted he's "a little bitter" about Ray Allen's decision to go to Miami and said it will be "weird" going up against him on opening night next season.
But Pierce expressed gratitude for what Allen brought to Boston, including helping the Celtics win a world title.
"Ray made the best decision for him," Pierce told the team's official website Thursday in his first public offseason comments. "That's what it's all about: You get in these situations, you become a free agent and you make a decision based on what's best for you and your family. Ray will always be a brother for me. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be wearing a championship ring. So the things he was able to do for this organization will never be forgotten."
Asked if he has talked to Allen since he spurned Boston's two-year, $12 million offer to sign with Miami for half the value, Pierce said, "A couple texts. I'm a little bitter that he went to Miami, but he's still a brother of mine.
Pierce said that despite the departure of Allen, he is a fan of what Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and his staff have been able to do this offseason reassembling much of the core, highlighted by a three-year contract extension for Kevin Garnett.
"I love what Danny's been able to do," Pierce said. "It was a tough decision this summer. A lot was riding on what direction we were going to head in. It was just a domino effect, once we signed Kevin, we knew were going to try to make another run at it. That's pretty much the way I looked at it. Once we signed him, a number of guys were able to jump on board.
"I thought Danny did a good job of trying to replace Ray Allen. As you know Ray Allen went off to Miami, on his choice, but he was a great teammate, it was fun playing with him. But I think the guys coming in here -- Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, trying to get a healthy Jeff Green, even some of our rookies -- I think we've added a lot more depth, and it's going to take a lot of pressure off me this upcoming season."
As for who he's most excited to play with next season, Piece pointed to Terry.
"I've always been a big fan of Jason Terry," Pierce said. "Playing against him in college for a couple years, then watching his NBA career flourish over the years. From winning a championship to just bringing that element to our ball club now -- he's one of best sixth men all-time to play the game. That's something we were lacking a year ago, and that was only due to injuries, so hopefully he can bring that consistency, that championship experience, so we can get back to where we were a few years ago."
As for his health, Pierce admitted a sprained MCL, suffered during a walkthrough in the first round of the postseason, hindered him the remainder of the playoffs, but he didn't want to use it as an excuse for his diminished play. Pierce said he has spent much of the offseason strengthening the area around the knee while it heals.
"The knee is a lot better. It's not completely healed, but I figure I'm about 90 percent now," Pierce said. "So I've been doing a lot to strengthen it, so I can come back a stronger player. It really hampered me, I thought, the last 10-15 games of the year. I couldn't explode like I wanted to. But everybody was hurt at that point of the year. Everybody was dealing with nagging injuries. That's why I didn't really stress on it too much in the playoffs, because I know everyone is dealing with injuries and that's just another excuse."
Pierce said he focused on strengthening his quad and hamstring to alleviate stress on the knee. He said that workout included a lot of stair work and light running on the treadmill. But he noted, "It's been responding very well."
Pierce expressed "fresh excitement" for the new season and noted, "We're going to build on what we did last year. I think we're more talented. We were able to bring back Brandon Bass -- we brought back our starters and then added to it. I think we have a deeper and better bench. Hopefully, it reflects better in the playoffs, so that we can go for a championship."
Paul Pierce: Ray Allen still my bro
Updated: August 3, 2012, 3:49 PM ET
By Chris Forsberg |
Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce admitted he's "a little bitter" about Ray Allen's decision to go to Miami and said it will be "weird" going up against him on opening night next season.
But Pierce expressed gratitude for what Allen brought to Boston, including helping the Celtics win a world title.
"Ray made the best decision for him," Pierce told the team's official website Thursday in his first public offseason comments. "That's what it's all about: You get in these situations, you become a free agent and you make a decision based on what's best for you and your family. Ray will always be a brother for me. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be wearing a championship ring. So the things he was able to do for this organization will never be forgotten."
Asked if he has talked to Allen since he spurned Boston's two-year, $12 million offer to sign with Miami for half the value, Pierce said, "A couple texts. I'm a little bitter that he went to Miami, but he's still a brother of mine.
Pierce said that despite the departure of Allen, he is a fan of what Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and his staff have been able to do this offseason reassembling much of the core, highlighted by a three-year contract extension for Kevin Garnett.
"I love what Danny's been able to do," Pierce said. "It was a tough decision this summer. A lot was riding on what direction we were going to head in. It was just a domino effect, once we signed Kevin, we knew were going to try to make another run at it. That's pretty much the way I looked at it. Once we signed him, a number of guys were able to jump on board.
"I thought Danny did a good job of trying to replace Ray Allen. As you know Ray Allen went off to Miami, on his choice, but he was a great teammate, it was fun playing with him. But I think the guys coming in here -- Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, trying to get a healthy Jeff Green, even some of our rookies -- I think we've added a lot more depth, and it's going to take a lot of pressure off me this upcoming season."
As for who he's most excited to play with next season, Piece pointed to Terry.
"I've always been a big fan of Jason Terry," Pierce said. "Playing against him in college for a couple years, then watching his NBA career flourish over the years. From winning a championship to just bringing that element to our ball club now -- he's one of best sixth men all-time to play the game. That's something we were lacking a year ago, and that was only due to injuries, so hopefully he can bring that consistency, that championship experience, so we can get back to where we were a few years ago."
As for his health, Pierce admitted a sprained MCL, suffered during a walkthrough in the first round of the postseason, hindered him the remainder of the playoffs, but he didn't want to use it as an excuse for his diminished play. Pierce said he has spent much of the offseason strengthening the area around the knee while it heals.
"The knee is a lot better. It's not completely healed, but I figure I'm about 90 percent now," Pierce said. "So I've been doing a lot to strengthen it, so I can come back a stronger player. It really hampered me, I thought, the last 10-15 games of the year. I couldn't explode like I wanted to. But everybody was hurt at that point of the year. Everybody was dealing with nagging injuries. That's why I didn't really stress on it too much in the playoffs, because I know everyone is dealing with injuries and that's just another excuse."
Pierce said he focused on strengthening his quad and hamstring to alleviate stress on the knee. He said that workout included a lot of stair work and light running on the treadmill. But he noted, "It's been responding very well."
Pierce expressed "fresh excitement" for the new season and noted, "We're going to build on what we did last year. I think we're more talented. We were able to bring back Brandon Bass -- we brought back our starters and then added to it. I think we have a deeper and better bench. Hopefully, it reflects better in the playoffs, so that we can go for a championship."
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
They comparing Jeff Green to Worthy
He did look really good
Lee struggled but thought everybody else looked good
Rooks gonna contribute especially Sully
He did look really good
Lee struggled but thought everybody else looked good
Rooks gonna contribute especially Sully
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
I know Barbosa is better off the ball but as long as he can get the ball across half court who cares?
There will be plenty of playmakers on that second unit once he gets there, like Green, Sullinger, Terry and even Darko is a half decent passer.
Once Bradley comes back, he won't even play tho. I do think this gives them insurance for a Bradley trade tho, I can definitly see him and Bass as part of an offer with picks for Josh Smith.
There will be plenty of playmakers on that second unit once he gets there, like Green, Sullinger, Terry and even Darko is a half decent passer.
Once Bradley comes back, he won't even play tho. I do think this gives them insurance for a Bradley trade tho, I can definitly see him and Bass as part of an offer with picks for Josh Smith.
People will be surprised how FAST this team is all of a sudden. Going from a half court offense that relied having to set multiple screens to get #34 's ankles open looks, to rondo pushing the ball up the floor to green, lee, and bass/sully in 5-10 seconds will have other squads confused/winded. It's preseason, but I really like this bench, a lot.
Fckumeen
Superstar
Somebody turn this shyt to the official Celtics season thread.
Fckumeen
Superstar
Happy we got that Miami game outta the way. Now we finna go get that win tonight.