I Am So Done With This Year

Its a long season when you’ve been talking draft lottery positions since January. Al Jefferson is very encouraging, but I’ll probably remember the emergence of Tony Allen, watching him become a star right before us, and then he went down for the season. He was so exciting , I hope he can regroup.

The Celtics may not be playing meaningful games but there are still things to be found out about players. Mercifully, Brian Scalabrine may be out for the year which means he won’t be able to eat up minutes that should go to younger players, and we all know that Veal likes to eat. Pierce may or may not shut it down at some point, but it’s time for him to get off the Scalabrine diet and get in shape. Telfair needs to play the point in tandem with Rondo. If he’s not going to be part of the team next year, he should be showcased.

Meanwhile, there’s plenty of interesting basketball to be watched, starting with the Florida Gators quest for a 2nd straight NCAA championship. I’ve read a lot of posts this year about how Joakim Noah isn’t all that good in comparison to Oden, Durant, Wright, Splitter (give me a break!)etc. Frankly I’d be more than pleased to see him in a Celtics uniform next year. It’s not that Oden and Durant won’t be wonderful pros and I can see them going one-two, but Noah does a lot of things really well.

Jeff,

Here’s a thought for your Blog.

“What does this team really need”

I know we have the draft and the possibility of getting the top 3 picks, but other than that, looking at the stats over the weekend, I saw something disturbing.

I didn’t notice not one Boston Celtic in the “top 25” in the league in Assists. This is troublesome in my view. I’ve stated many times that the Celtics need to acquire a point guard who can control the tempo and lead this team.

We have Rondo, but he isn’t there yet. A younger Gary Payton going into next season would have done wonders for there team, however he is no here.

Also look at the trade between Denver and Philly and what Andre Miller has brought to the team.

In my opinion more than anything we need a point guard who can by all intents and purposes lead this team until Rondo is ready.

So there’s a thought for you next. “What does this team really need”

we,ve all been done with this team for a long time, however,frankly we are bb addicts and we hang on (i am not speaking for all, but many). this post season is huge- the draft, the pick, doc, who to keep and how to pay them, who to trade and for whom, free agents, the status of tony, and coming up with a comprehensive, organizational frame of reference. i pray more for a new coach than #1 or #2, altho #1,2, would suit me fine.

The team has been a disorganized mess all year. So what else is new?

I agree with Lemonadesky re. Noah. If we don’t get #1 or #2, he would be a good pick-up. As I said before he reminds me of Kirilenko (before his recent demise). I also agree about mins for Telfair. It’s either up or out for him. He’s only 21. Let’s be sure he doesn’t have future Andre Miller skill. And please let me slip it in again for anyone in Celtics office who reads the Blog – LET THIS BE THE LAST 12 GAMES FOR THE CHEERLEADERS. They’re pretty, they have great smiles, great cans, great legs but THIS IS BOSTON. They have taken the minutes away from other fun- the gymnasts getting thrown ridiculously high and the good video clips such as Arnold in Predator, Mel in Braveheart etc.

There’s still 13 games left. Players will be looking to improve for next year and to make their case for making the roster. We should also be checking the other teams out to see if they have players we like. C’s should try new things like starting Powe at PF and doing more trapping. Lets play Telfair. Maybe you’re tired of watching the C’s but I’m not.

anyone know the actual date for the lottery selection? not the draft but the order

Actually I’ve already written off next year too if Rivers comes back.

Jeff, this is the most real article I think you have written in a long time. I fully agree. Its difficult to pay attention right now.

Finally, someone put it flat out, everyone is always praising Powe, saying Telfair is terrible but hes still young etc etc.

Delonte needs to use his right hand this offseason, if he doesn’t the Celtics shouldn’t bother signing him. Gomes I feel like will be a sign and trade piece.

POWE IS DEFINETLY JUST TOOOOOOOO SHORT, I’m so tired of hearing people say yeah but…. whatever. All I have to say is, NEW YORK NICKS JEROME JAMES. one of the first games of the season. JAMES turns around and shoots it over Powe like he was shooting over a shooting gaurd. HE IS JUST TOO SHORT to play how he plays, no need to sign him.

Other than that, Telfair is not only about 5 foot 11 he has the arms of a 5 foot 8 man. If he really is so “quick” with his famous crossover, then how come he can’t move his damn feet to gaurd opposing point gaurds.

Basically, To put it best. We got a nice house, but we gotta do some serious cleaning to make it a respectable one.

It is popular to bash Telfair this season the same way it was popular to bash Tony Allen last. Truth is, would not be surprised if, when he is traded to another team (seems inevitable), he will emerge as a decent PG. Wouldn’t be surprised to see the Knicks make a play for him.

Powe deal turned out to be a bad one, because we gave up our 2nd round pick this year, which is the equivalent of a mid-first round pick (at least) from last year’s. A few really good players will emerge from that level.

Take Jeff Green if we get #3 or below! He’s going to be a star. Noah will be ok, but not as good as Green.

“i am so totally done with this year” – you guys are a bunch of Amaechis.

Why is Powe constantly matched up against our opponent’s center, when he’s a power forward? Blame Doc for the Jerome James thing, not Powe.

   I do LIKE Noah but think he will be eaten alive by Hibbard if the two teams should meet. Haven’t seen much of Hibbard but he impresses me more then Oden. And he’s got 3" and 50 pounds on Noah. Again, would be nice to see OS vs Hoyas, as well as GTown vs Hoyas.

YOU CAN’T TEACH SOMEONE TO BE 7’2"!

This is my third post boosting Hibbard (one per week)

Jeff Green will be a hell of a player. Idea, If Durant and Oden stay in school and we get the third pick we should trade with Phoenix. They have three picks. Take one player and trade for a veteran. I love Law out of Texas AM and I think Hibbert is on the verge being a good solid starter not all star but starter. I would say that if Hibbert wasn’t as tall prob not. I would also say that his match up with Oden will be a good indicator bec they are both going to play hard in that game for potential draft status.

thank you jeff.

i’m marking that day on my calendar

This is why Doc should have been fired at least after the last Western swing. A new coach should have been brought in and given the opportunity to evaluate our talent and start looking towards next year.
Keeping Doc has been a waste. Delonte seems to be regressing the last 6 games, Gerald has no confidence and still too often looks lost on both offense and defense. Rondo is not getting enough playing time. And if Scal was not hurt he’s still be getting his 30 minutes and 1 rebound a a game. Missed opportunity for future development. But then again, Doc has an outside chance of getting us a number one pick in the draft.

Interesting to note that Acie Law (A&M PG) was named 1st team ALL AMERICAN.
  None of the players placed on the 1st team were preseason projections for All American honors.
  Just illustrates how deceptive college potential can be when projecting eventual UPSIDE and NBA potential.

When you all mention “Hibbard” as better than Noah, could you possibly mean Al Horford? Al Horford is listed at 6’10" (240lbs.) and Noah is listed at 6’11" (230lbs.). While size is important the 1" difference in height is neglible if both are equally athletic and skilled.

Dave Cowens was an effective NBA center at 6’9". However, he had all the intangibles including an overabundance of determination!

Fire danny, fire doc, fire the dancers? Fire the Dancers? You better be in your 50’s and grumpy. The dancers are great we need new uniforms I can’t stand the old ones. Telfair has no confidence and his arms are short. However, like any player he has serious potential just not with our system. I love Law and Hibbert unless we get the 1 or 2 pick and one comes out.

FYI Cowens, my idol, was 6-8.

Hey, WierdFacts, that was Scal James shot over…the ball was at the basket before Scal even knew he had shot it…I truly never saw anything like that…It was like Bird between the opponant’s legs…Scal had his knees bent, his arm extended and looking directly at James’ chest…He didn’t even know James had shot it…
As far as Telfair is concerned, I know I’m in the minority, but I want to see him showcased…Easy now, I know, i’m not impressed either, but I can’t help but think that he’s got more game than he’s showing…I’d completely cut him loose, PLAY BALL,kid!!!
As for Powe, let’s cut him loose too!…man, we’ve got nothing to lose…
Next Year we are going to have Paul, Wally (?), Perk, Al, Rondo, Gomes, G$, Tony Allen, DWest, and Greg Oden…that’s 10 guys set…So why not take a look at Powe and Sebastian and see if just maybe…

Hah!…Just as I thought, Tommy just said of Powe, “he’s got the reach of an 11’ man; he could pull his socks up without bending over”…Hahaha!!!

And then the Oden thing, yeah, we’ve got Oden (until we don’t), and then we’ve got Durant (until we don’t)…Why think anything else until we have to??? It’s been a bum season, but for distant dreams…

I’m with you moskqq and lemonadesky, I like Noah with the 3rd pick. Everyones talking about what he can’t do, instead of what he does. He plays with passion and around the basket can finish with either hand. I’m still waiting for Al to finish with his left.

I’d like to know what Noah’s wing span is. Durant’s is 7’ 5".

Is Delonte’s trade value higher or lower than a year ago?

Powe has been consistently productive when on the floor. He’s a much better rebounder than Scal or Gomes. I think he stays on the team next year.

Imagine that. 2 posts from Brickowski and 2 negative comments. Not even just something to bring us down this year, but trying to bring us down in advance next year! No ideas to improve, no suggestions for replacement players or coaches. Just whining. How about this idea… Why don’t you become a Spurs fan next year. They are always a really good or great team and you could be happy. No… On second thought even you could start complaining that Duncan is washed up and they need to move in a new direction. Fire Popovich!!! Stop playing so many foreign players!!! We suck so bad and don’t know what we’re doing… Enough already. Are you a fan or just a complainer…

Who should replace Doc is my question to all your Doc bashers and for that matter who should replace Danny?

Anyone would be an improvement over Doc, richardlight86.

When the actual measurements come in, we will see how tall Horford is. If he’s 6’10" like they say he is, I like him a lot. I just have a feeling, he’s not 6’9".