Pre-Camp Workout Updates

by Jeff Clark on Sep 11, 2008 8:15 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

After a few hours of workouts that included running with car tires strapped to his back, Pierce organized a pickup game between his teammates. Pierce played alongside Gabe Pruitt, Glen Davis, Patrick O'Bryant and J.R. Giddens, and they matched up against Ray Allen, Tony Allen, Rajon Rondo, Darius Miles and Leon Powe. Highlights of the game included a nasty swat by Miles, and a power slam in traffic from Leon Powe reminiscent of his Game 2 dunkfest against the Lakers.
Kendrick Perkins, who re-injured his left shoulder during the NBA Finals, was in the house for cardio work but did not participate in the pick-up game. Walker, meanwhile, has just returned to basketball activities in the last few days but also did not play in the game. He's been working hard on rehabilitating his knee and says he'll be ready to go for training camp.
"I'm just trying to get ready to contribute," Walker said of his offseason workouts. Walker's been talking to Tony Allen quite a bit about rehabbing knees, since both guys have sustained multiple knee injuries. But he's mostly just been impressed by the intensity of the workouts he's gone through with the Celtics. He's especially impressed by what he's seen from the veterans coming off a championship season.

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Good times still running
Its just great to be a Cs fan.

by Edgar on Sep 11, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

BTW that means Miles and Powe, owns BBD and OBry, see that coming.

by Edgar on Sep 11, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

nasty swat? wow….definitely hoping that Miles really pans out for us…

by celtpinoy on Sep 11, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Does that mean Perk is still injured :(

by JR Giddens on Sep 11, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

On a day like today, I would’ve loved to have sat down and watched that game. It might’ve suggested answers to all sorts of questions I have.

by no kidding on Sep 11, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Definitely nice to hear some good thing. Obviously pickup games may not have the speed or intensity of high impact pracice drills nor game action but it’s good to see Miles participating with the team and getting to know everyone. GREAT to see Paul stepping out and leading once again like he always does and that winning hasn’t slowed him down one bit. It’s EXACTLY that kind of attitude from Paul and the other 2 that makes me so happy we have so much young talent on this team now so they can learn how to prepare and get focused the right way. And it’s gonna make them better players faster. I’m going to the preseason game in New Hampshire next month. Can’t wait!!

by bucknersrevenge on Sep 11, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

JR Giddens, good question. Was wondering the same thing. Maybe (hopefully) he’s just waiting till camp to go all-out, trying to build strength and flexibility until then.

Where was KG?

by Cousin It on Sep 12, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

I’m not worried about where KG was. That seven-foot psycho is going to be more than ready for camp.

I wonder where Scal was, though. Maybe he was out for his daily nonstop seven-mile run?

by CelticBalla32 on Sep 12, 2008 1:48 AM EDT reply actions

"After a few hours of workouts that included running with car tires strapped to his back, Pierce organized a pickup game between his teammates. "

That’s a shame. I was hoping Pierce would work tirelessly to bring back a title…

crickets

by Bent on Sep 12, 2008 2:04 AM EDT reply actions

as bucknersrevenge notes, the best news is that pp is there and is leading the way. frankly, that’s the best news in a long time. it’s what captains do.

by nazzbo on Sep 12, 2008 7:34 AM EDT reply actions

This is the first I’ve heard about the C’s getting back to Waltham. Last season was so grueling physically and emotionally that I thought summer workouts would be neglected in favor of body healing. Now the big names are back a couple of weeks before training camp. I thought they’d get off to a slow start because of the above, but now I’m getting juiced again. Anyone hear about KG (who I’m sure will be ready to go). The comments by Walker are telling of what this team is about and what a great place for a young player to come to.

by TrueGreen on Sep 12, 2008 8:10 AM EDT reply actions