Rondo, Perkins receive invites to US minicamp

"Both players expressed excitement about being invited, but also concern about where they will be health-wise after this season ends."

almost 3 years ago Jeff Clark 9 comments 0 recs |

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rondo

i think rondo as a very big chance to join the team he culd take the [;ace of jason kidd who oviously wont play the 2012 olympic games

by celticsgreen4lyf on May 9, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions

Just Say No

"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn

by TrueGreen on May 9, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

Go ask Chris Paul, US minicamp

He has time.

by k lazy on May 9, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

I’ll go on the record right now: No Celtic should participate in any summer basketball. Period.

We should be focused on rest, recovery and preparation for next season. No ego-feeding.

by CoachBo on May 9, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

Let us not forget to mention GLEN DAVIS. He also received an invite to the US Senior Mini Camp.

by hipballinjigga on May 9, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

Glen Davis

Also, here is the link stating this:

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view/2009_05_09_Trio_invited_to_minicamp_for_U_S__team:_Youth_served/

by hipballinjigga on May 9, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

This is great news

For all NBA players who were borderline All-Stars (such as Rondo), it is great lift to finally receive this recognition.

Regarding resting during the summer, each player will determine whether they are fit to participate and team training staff will surely assist with the decision also. This is what Rondo and Perk did last year and they chose to rest (with Perk having shoulder surgery also).

For Glen Davis, this would be a dream come true. Great stuff!

by Ruben Wolkowyski on May 10, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions

The absolute epitomy of irrelevence. Meaningless games. Adjusting to new rules just in time to have to readjust. Absolutely agree w/ CoachBo.

by Finkelskyhook on May 9, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions

Olympics

I just wish they would put it back to the college players. With professional participation the Olympics have become irrelevant. I know it used to be our college players against other countries’ pro’s. But what is or should be the purpose of the Olympics? It’s to get people from different countries to compete against and get to know each other. It’s unfair to owners and fans to have our pro’s participate. The chance of injury, the extra wear and tear on the body. Our professional leagues play much longer seasons than pro leagues in other countries. I just wish we would go back to the way it was and downplay the importance of winning in that environment.

"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn

by TrueGreen on May 9, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions