Ubun-two Anyone?

by Jeff Clark on Sep 29, 2008 9:37 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Bulpett starts things off right with a nice article outlining 5 issues headed in to camp. The "Ubun-two anyone?" line is clever. Here's another amusing one:

4. P.J., DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBER.
Kendrick Perkins was the Celtics’ ninth leading scorer last season, but there should be no question by now that he is a huge part of this operation. Just because one has a smaller role than others doesn’t diminish the critical nature of the task. Hey, somebody had to play the cowbell for Blue Oyster Cult on "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper."
But even assuming that Perk will be able to deal with his shoulder issues after even more surgery, you have to be a little concerned about what’s behind him. If Patrick O’Bryant comes out of Clifford Ray’s lab ready to rumble, maybe we don’t have this conversation. And maybe the Glen Davis-Leon Powe tag team will be even better. But Perkins’ size and strength are not easily replicated off this bench. Don’t be surprised if the Celts look to ring in the new year with another old guy.

Guess what?! I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!

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you’re gonna want that cowbell!

by moiso on Sep 29, 2008 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

as much as i like mark spears, bulpett is the primo celtics writer in the area, much likr ryan used to be and he’s more humble than ryan. i think perk will be ok. obryant is a giant question mark but we don’t need him to be a messiah, and he will most likely be better than the old guy fillins we are used to. tony is the big posey hole filler and i hope he’s up to the task. if not, we should know relatively soon and either danny trades, or 1 of the rooks does it. the big 3 will be excellent and doc has to watch their minutes, especially pp. allen played a lot more last year than i expected and he looks more like a reggie miller than an old lame guy. let’s go c’s.

by nazzbo on Sep 29, 2008 10:06 AM EDT reply actions

Sorry folks but as I see it we don’t win the championship last year without PJ and Posey. I don’t see how we’re better this year personnel-wise. We’ll be very lucky to make it back to The Finals.

by The Real Large James on Sep 29, 2008 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

The quality of your writing is improving.

by Woodstock Libertarian on Sep 29, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

To Large James,

The roster is not set, just as it wasn’t set one year ago (remember Batista and Wallace?, where were PJ Brown and Cassell?)…so patience, and trust Danny ;)

As for the current roster, I believe it can take us to the Finals again.

by greenwise on Sep 29, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Doesn’t matter how this guys do during the regular season. They can even go 82-0. Bring PJ back in March.

by cordobes on Sep 29, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Oddly, the front court rotation could depend quite a bit on what Patrick O’Bryant can bring. If POB is to up the task and can eat 10-15 mpg at the center, it really helps line up the backup PF spot with Powe/Baby and likewise puts Miles as the tall 3 a la Posey.

I like this opening roster as much or better than one year ago.

by Surferdad on Sep 29, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

Even without Posey and PJ, the Celtics are better personnel-wise, simply by everyone else having played together for a year, by having the experience of being champions, and for the younger guys, being one year higher on the learning curve. Throw in the new guys, along with a healthier Tony Allen, and they should be fine. Certainly, at least for the regular season.

by no kidding on Sep 29, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions