Good News From Wyc

I believe Wyc is genuine and is a true fan but also a businessman. So I do believe they will open the checkbook for the right player but there has to be limitations based on thier current payroll.

I don’t really find his misdirection that much of a problem. I mean, the Celtics are new to the success Boston sports is having. They’re trying to manage this surge in fan base and media attention after the monster trades for the Big 3. Before that? The Celtics were a shadow of the ‘best franchise in basketball’ they held for so long. Now they’re one of the most covered teams in the league. They’re trying to emulate other Boston franchises, which happen to be some of the best franchises in their respective sports. Are they successful at it? Maybe trying to be Hoodie didn’t work out as planned, but at least their head is in the right place. The above quotes from Wyc give me confidence in knowing that he wants the Celtics to be the winning franchise that they’ve been known throughout history as. It’s exciting and I’m on board – hiccups and all.

gonna be Sheed…imagine him & Starbury next year…

this current crop of c’s are a legit title contender. with a healthy kg and the right veteran pickups, the c’s will cruise to the finals next year

Quite true, Roy.

Let’s hope he’s serious.

His Dad made the big score, but a good 2nd generation rich kid isn’t a bad thing. He (and his wife) clearly love the Cs as much as I do. That’s who I want my team in the hands of. Guys who think they are worth what their bank account totals up to are better running sports franchises where you have to grossly overpay some of your employees and not lose sleep over it.

Artest

I say Nocioni via trade. sheed n Mcdyess via free agent, resign marbury, BBD n Powe = 18th banner baby

wyc is more than a bean counter- he’s a fan. he also likes the spotlight. he also has good management. so he is listening to danny.

18 here we come!

How many people would buy season tickets if the managing partner said, no we don’t intend to go after any of the veteran free agents because they’re too expensive. We’ll pretend, but we’re not spending the money. We’ll develop the players we have, and if we get knocked out again in the second round, so be it.

There are only a handful of free agents that would have an impact, starting with Rasheed Wallace and Ron Artest. One of those two guys would probably bring another championship, and that’s who they should go after, even if it costs them Ray Allen (directly or indirectly).

Players like Za Za and the vanilla gorilla would help, but they would not assure a championship. A healthy, motivated Sheed would make them odds on favorites.

He is everything the Portland community wants. It would be a major blow if the Blazers let him go, besides, he’s the best center they have!

They won’t be able to find “the right player” because he won’t come with “right price.” Isn’t that the reason they let Posey go?

I remember Wyc got everyone excited when he spoke around the time of the trade/waiver deadline about how they had their target set on players who would make legitimate impacts. Um, yeah.

This isn’t to be dismissive of his statements now — certainly I’m glad that he’s willing to pay for the right talent, that’s much better than so many of the teams that all but announce they’re looking to cut costs — but I’m less impressed by vague-but-optimistic hints that seem mainly designed to keep fans interested. We do a good enough job of that ourselves here, thank you.

They have a two year (maybe three if they are lucky) window before Garnett and Pierce get too old. Then it will be time to rebuild.

So if they are going to spend for a good bench, do it now.

I’d guess its Grant Hill

Hill, Wallace, Marion, Artest, I’m sure there’s a short list of names they would pony up for.

Agree on two – three window here to still compete for a title. I would believe Danny is already looking 5 years down the line as evidenced by his unwillingness to sign Posey for more than 3 years.

I’m not unconvinced Marbury wont be back either. He still has basketball left and is still trying to prove himself. Dont be shocked if he stays for short money, I doubt he’ll get a serious offer from anyone.

Take 16 months off from playing basketball (at any level) and then run back out there with guys you haven’t played with before adding a tremendous amount of media pressure and fan expectation to it and see if you perform at your top level. I’m not suggesting anyone feel sorry for him (I certainly don’t), but simply credit the impediments to his game that did exist and couple that with the expectations placed on him.

It takes a while. Marbury, for all his assinine behavior, is a great talent. When he played he passed the ball very well (unselfish to a fault), got to the basket very well (although he didn’t finish well), and did shoot well at times. I believe with a training camp and being part of a rotation with a clearly defined role he will excel and be a great bench contributor.

Just an opinion.

If Marbury is back I will be sick. He’s finished. Hate his game.

Ray Allen stays. He is too high quality a guy. There are certain people that don’t have a price tag. One is Ray Allen. He was signed to a contract and he will play it out.

There have been some scenarios discussed where the Cs would be under the cap, but the luxury tax would give them a very high (100 million neighborhood) payroll. I would like to believe that was more of what Wyc is indicating. BTW Wyc made money in his own right in Venture Capital, though just not to the level of his dad.