Construct a Boston Celtics Team that Beats the Miami Heat Next Season

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]I think signing Green and DeShawn would be incredible in that respect. I'm not sold on Green but I know his length can be a nuisance for his defensive assignments.

Honestly, the thought of putting Rondo/Bradley/Pierce/Green/KG on the floor and being able to spell Pierce and Bradley with guys like DeShawn is just... :eek: ...imagine if Boston brought James Posey back too, to see if he had any gas left in the tank?

If Boston got Camby, resigned Wilcox and Green and signed DeShawn, on TOP of drafting a defensive big in Melo and a steal in Sullinger, Ainge should have a parade thrown in his honor.[/QUOTE]
man if only that happened
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[QUOTE=BallsOut]Actually, I feel like Mayo is a lot better option than Terry at this point and worth the extra 1-2 mill per season if that's what it would take for the Celtics to land him.

Mayo is a legit SG. Terry is a bit undersized at SG. and Mayo is only 24 vs. Terry who is 10 years older at 34.

PG: Rondo/Watson
SG: Bradley/Mayo
SF: Pierce/Hill/Stevenson
PF: KG/Bass/Sullinger
C: Hawes/Stiemsma/Melo

Mayo can slide to 1 or 2, Stevenson can play 1 or 2. Now that's a solid lineup.[/QUOTE]

Looks like Celtics just offered Ray 6 mill per for 2 years. Gotta believe that's the best offer he'll get

PG: Rondo/Watson
SG: Bradley/Allen
SF: Pierce/Hill/Stevenson
PF: KG/Bass/Sullinger
C: Hawes/Stiemsma/Melo

Not bad. A second unit of Watson, Allen and Hill with Bass and Stiemsma crashing the boards. :bowdown:

[QUOTE=BlackWhiteGreen]Yours looks like an older page. The page I'm looking at doesn't have Bass' player option on there.

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According to the Boston Globe, Celtics will still only have 5 guys on contract for the 2012-2013 season, including KG. :confusedshrug:

"Kevin Garnett has committed to returning to the Celtics, agreeing to a three-year contract believed to be worth around $34 million, according to an NBA source. Garnett, an unrestricted free agent, informed the Celtics before Sunday’s start of free agency negotiations, which should help the team accelerate talks with several players. With Garnett, the Celtics will have five players under contract for the 2012-13 season, including team captain Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo. Free agent signings don’t become official until July 11; until then, the Celtics will decide whether to bring back unrestricted free agents Ray Allen, Brandon Bass, Jeff Green, and Mickael Pietrus, among others." [URL="http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/07/01/kevin-garnett-returning-celtics-three-year-deal/j0pUVe3XVymN3gbwx7O1qN/story.html"]Boston Globe[/URL]

So, I dunno what to believe now. :biggums:

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]According to the Boston Globe, Celtics will still only have 5 guys on contract for the 2012-2013 season, including KG. :confusedshrug:

"Kevin Garnett has committed to returning to the Celtics, agreeing to a three-year contract believed to be worth around $34 million, according to an NBA source. Garnett, an unrestricted free agent, informed the Celtics before Sunday

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]You're speculating. And for the smallest contract available at the deadline, I'd take my chances. It beats paying to have some scrub like Sean Williams at the end of the bench.[/QUOTE]

I'm speculating? I actually WATCHED him over the last few years because I loved him on our championship team, and try to keep tabs on all the ex-Celtics I like (Al Jeff, Tony Allen, Delonte). His defense started slipping his second year in New Orleans, and then his shot went missing as well. No defense, and no shooting? He became a hug liability other than his above average rebounding from the 3. Posey is going to be 36, and he didn't even play last year. Educate yourself bro.

I'm not trying to sound like an ass here, but it pays to listen to other people sometime. Try being receptive to posters more knowledgeable in certain areas. I wouldn't pretend to know everything about the Hawks or Warriors players because to me they're two of the most boring franchises to watch.

Start with Dwight Howard .. problem he's not a team player

[QUOTE=Raz]I'm speculating? I actually WATCHED him over the last few years because I loved him on our championship team, and try to keep tabs on all the ex-Celtics I like (Al Jeff, Tony Allen, Delonte). His defense started slipping his second year in New Orleans, and then his shot went missing as well. No defense, and no shooting? He became a hug liability other than his above average rebounding from the 3. Posey is going to be 36, and he didn't even play last year. Educate yourself bro.

I'm not trying to sound like an ass here, but it pays to listen to other people sometime. Try being receptive to posters more knowledgeable in certain areas. I wouldn't pretend to know everything about the Hawks or Warriors players because to me they're two of the most boring franchises to watch.[/QUOTE]

...and you're automatically more knowledgeable than others, right? Talk about being full of yourself. Just because you run some blog doesn't make you an authority on anything. :rolleyes:

Celtics still need to go after Spencer Hawes, Grant Hill, and DeShawn Stevenson in order to beat the Heat.

[QUOTE=BallsOut]Let me rephrase.

Construct a Boston Celtics Team that Beats the Miami Heat and the Refs Next Season[/QUOTE]

Can't be done

[QUOTE=BallsOut]Celtics still need to go after Spencer Hawes, Grant Hill, and DeShawn Stevenson in order to beat the Heat.[/QUOTE]

DS just got signed-traded didn't he? I think he's out of the picture.

I'm still aching to see Spencer Hawes in a C's jersey. There's been no talk about him at all. Kinda figuring he'll stay in Philly unless someone makes a crazy offer.

Hawes for 3 years/$18 million would have been fine - before teams like Portland and Houston set the bar for absurd price tags for centers this summer. Hawes likely demands a contract damn near identical to Asik's.

I'd pay it and deal with the tax repercussions if I'm Boston, but that's just me. Not my money. Otherwise, with Camby leaning towards staying in Houston, Boston's center rotation is shaping up to be Chris Wilcox, Greg Stiemsma and Fab Melo, with Garnett sliding over to the 5 for stretches. :(

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]Hawes for 3 years/$18 million would have been fine, before teams like Portland and Houston set the bar for absurd price tags for centers this summer. Hawes likely demands a contract damn near identical to Asik's.

I'd pay it and deal with the tax repercussions if I'm Boston, but that's just me. Not my money. Otherwise, with Camby leaning towards staying in Houston, Boston's center rotation is shaping up to be Chris Wilcox, Greg Stiemsma and Fab Melo, with Garnett sliding over to the 5 for stretches. :([/QUOTE]

They should just go after Camby. I'd rather drop cash on Ray and Terry, then pick up Camby/Wilcox/Stiemsma for cheap.

[QUOTE=ProfessorMurder]They should just go after Camby.[/QUOTE]

Boston was on his list, up until recently. Boston isn't even on the radar, according to 'recent reports.' Take that for what it's worth, of course.

Camby would be the perfect fit in Boston but, at 38, he probably has a great deal of emphasis placed on winning a ring or making one last dash for cash.

[QUOTE=AMISTILLILL]Boston was on his list, up until recently. Boston isn't even on the radar, according to 'recent reports.' Take that for what it's worth, of course.

Camby would be the perfect fit in Boston but, at 38, he probably has a great deal of emphasis placed on winning a ring or making one last dash for cash.[/QUOTE]

That's shitty. I don't see why he'd stay in Houston he's made money in his career. I could see him going to Miami or Boston. Good minutes, while contributing and competing for a title.

I think they are pretty close and will be Miami's toughest challenge next year in the east at least. Even though they are older with Green back, Terry in and some good draft picks they stand as good a chance as they did this past season.

Obviously if Ray returns that makes them have great depth at guard.

They will cause Miami alot of problems again.