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The Jason Williams Option

Sounds like White Chocolate is un-retiring.  

Jason Williams, the once-flashy veteran point guard, has filed a letter with the NBA to seek immediate reinstatement into the league, an internal NBA memo revealed on Thursday.

If the NBA’s Board of Governors approves his petition, which was sent to the league’s 30 teams on Wednesday, Williams could become a productive free agent for contenders needing point guard depth. League executives immediately speculated that Williams could return to the Miami Heat, who he helped win the 2006 NBA championship, or the defending champion Boston Celtics.

Will the Celtics really be interested?  I'm guessing that they'll put him on the list.  

We'll hear a lot of names tossed around in association with the Celtics over the next week or so, and all of them will be evaluated and prioritized by the team.  We have two spots open and a few much publicized needs.  The team needs to get the right guys at the right price (perhaps bidding against the Cavs and others teams).

Poll
Which potential free agent guard would you prefer?
Stephon Marbury
525 votes
Jason Williams
373 votes
Sam Cassell
101 votes

999 votes | Poll has closed

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I’d need to know more about his skills at this point, but …

He might interest me more than Starbury.

by CoachBo on Feb 20, 2009 7:59 AM EST reply actions  

I wanted

Williams when he left Miami. His last year in Miami was bad due to injuries, but if he can still play, I’d like to sign him or Marbury.

by Bankshot on Feb 20, 2009 8:03 AM EST reply actions  

what a choice

Marbury:
Con—locker room cancer, hasn’t played in a year, no known defensive skills,
Pro—most likely still has offensive skills that are better than the others

Williams:
Con—prior issues with attitude, hasn’t played this year, no known defensive skills, turnover machine due to trying to be flashy
Pro—has the most pass-first mentality of the trio, can handle pressure defense

Sam
Con—hasn’t played this year, skills were in serious decline last year, didn’t demonstrate a pass-first mentality, had difficulty with pressure defense
Pro—knows the system and is liked in the locker room, wiley vet that can get calls from the refs

What else is out there?

by slamtheking on Feb 20, 2009 8:14 AM EST reply actions  

I´d take him over Marbury

by Casperian on Feb 20, 2009 8:17 AM EST reply actions  

Jason Williams should stay retired

He can’ t play anymore. Even if he could, he’d be a bad fit here.

If Sam has anything left, I’d go for him.

by cordobes on Feb 20, 2009 8:20 AM EST reply actions  

This team needs a facillitator on the 2nd unit and like it or not it’s Marbury. If he can’t be on his best behavior for this gig, he’ll never be. Priutt is done and Eddie needs to be off the ball. Every year is different and last year, Posey, with his team defense and long range shooting, took care of the bench support. The starting 5’s defense and scoring was enough to carry the day. Another year older, the Big 3 needs a little more support this year.

by celty86 on Feb 20, 2009 8:47 AM EST reply actions  

Jason Williams can’t play at this level. He’s not an NBA player, he’s past that, he’s done. He was finished in Miami.

He doesn’t have a hope in hell of beating out Gabe Pruitt for the third string slot, nevermind Eddie House.

J-Will is not an NBA player. He can’t play in this league. People need to stop mentioning his name, he’s not an option.

by Who on Feb 20, 2009 9:44 AM EST reply actions  

Will Solomon!

(At least he’s played this season…)

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

by Roy_Hobbs on Feb 20, 2009 9:53 AM EST reply actions  

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