Celtics Cut Michael Sweetney

by Roy_Hobbs on Oct 22, 2009 8:56 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Well, it didn't take long for Jeff to get an answer to his question. Per the the Celtics.com twitter:

The C's have requested waivers on F Michael Sweetney. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5 games. Roster stands at 15.

I can't say this comes as a surprise. Still, it won't shock me if the team keeps tabs on Sweetney, in case a roster spot opens up later in the year.

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Personally

I’ve been disgusted with all the TA hate and that people want him out so fast but somehow liked Sweetney. I don’t have any personal ill will to Sweetney, but he can’t defend to save his life; hopefully he can eat better in order to.

If nothing else, TA can. Whether that means he dresses and sits on the bench or not, I don’t know. But at least TA looks he’s been in a gym the last five years. Oh yeah, and you never know about the trades that can happen at mid-season…

by Tai on Oct 22, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

It would be mighty hard for Sweetney to get airborne on all those head fakes like Tony does.

by liamail on Oct 22, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

It might hard for the Celtics jet to get airborne with Sweetney onboard.

by Justin_Bobo on Oct 22, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

zing!

by MS12 on Oct 22, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

i totally agree

and i dont see why people prefer Giddens to TA. is TA really that bad? how many people really watched most of his game last year? I think JR GIDDENS is terrible except for rare occasions in some preseason games which dont count much.

by aeternus on Oct 22, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I would cut both Giddens and TA

they are both wasting roster space and are equally bad. Difference is TA has more experience but a long history of injuries and oh yea, criminal off court activity.

by hpantazo on Oct 22, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

What else do you have to gauge Giddens play except those preseason games? Summer League? And if preseason games dont count much, do Summer League games count much? Not saying Giddens has done much thus far, but I sure dont think he’s gotten an opportunity to show us what he really can and cant do just yet

by SayHello2MyRaefLaFrentz on Oct 22, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions

TA is pretty darn bad...

He shot below 25% on jump shots last year, and had a negative assist-to-turnover ratio.

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Oct 22, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

And he played 85% of last season with torn ligaments in his ankle

Before the injury, he was our best bench player in the month of November.

by SalmonAndMashedPotatoes on Oct 22, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Negative?

Do you mean less than 1? How is a negative ratio possible?

God bless and good night!

by BrickJames on Oct 22, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Means he had more turnovers than assists

by Justin_Bobo on Oct 22, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions

TA is a good player but he’s a moron, every mistake he makes is mental.

Sweetney should sign with the Red Claws so we can keep tabs with him and his weight.

by jesse_stoneham on Oct 22, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

We hate TA because

…he’s a total moron. The only one on the team, and therefore clearly does not belong. Send him to Golden State… he’s sure to get along just peachy with their moron coach.

by DRJ1 on Oct 22, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

What is the success rate...

… in the NBA with overeaters? Oliver Miller ate and failed, Tom Hamilton ate and failed. Sweetney is the most recent challenge. Who else?

by Little D on Oct 22, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Wouldn't it be Glen Davis?

So far, so good. However, any time a team feels the need to put a weight clause in your contract, it suggests that over-eating is an issue.

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Oct 22, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Confucius say...

When it comes to eating, one can help himself more by helping himself less.

by charlie chan on Oct 22, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Hope he gets himself in shape...

If not for basketball, for his general health & the rest of his life.

by LuckyNumber07 on Oct 22, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

sign him to the red claws and keep him away from the bisques and lobsters.

by nazzbo on Oct 22, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

Before his major knee injury, Tony Allen was arguably the best player on the Celtics team (Yes, Pierce was on the injured list at the time, and it was a very bad team). Neverthless, he has shown the talent is there. I have to wonder if Danny and Doc keep hoping that talent could be brought out and harnessed. I’d like to think that his head will be in the game now that the stress of the Chicago court case is behind him.

As for Sweetney, he can join up with Eddy Curry in line at the All-You-Can-Eat buffet.

by lemonade sky on Oct 23, 2009 1:25 AM EDT reply actions