he hasn’t lost it… he is just not motivated…

with KG’s intensity and a coach he can respect, Sheed will have 2 more good years left in him! 10 million for 2 years and call me a believer!!

be just KG motivating. It would be KG motivating on a Title contender…

I mean I could go many different ways on who to bring in, but I think Sheed could work here.

All Ben Wallace had was his athleticism, he blocked shots and rebounded because of his long arms strength and ups. Sheed is a 7 footer this won’t go away with age, his shooting ability won’t go away. He might not be in his prime but we wouldn’t be able to afford him if he was, what he is, is a good back up big man who can hit the open shot and play some defense.

35 years old…major headcase…slow…unmotivated….collects technical fouls….does nothing but launch 3`s, despite standing 6`10".

Yeah, he`s quite a catch!!!

I’ll take Sheed over McDyess any day. Sheed is just as good in the paint as Garnett. It’s too bad that Wallace will probably resign with the Pistons.

I’d be happy with either. Different games though. I like McDyess a little bit better due to the fact that he has a nose for the boards.

….but he’s long past his prime.

C’s need defense, low post scoring and vet leadership. Sheed gives them very little of that.

And none of the former Pistons, including AI.

I’d be happy with either one.

I think Sheed would actually get motivated for a title again if he came but I agree that Mcdyess is already motivated and would cost less.

I’d prefer Sheed for his offense but since it would take probably the full MLE to get him, Mcdyess would be a better deal if they can get him at 3-3.5 mill leaving some MLE to get another decent backup on the bench. Use the LLE on another solid player off the bench and the C’s will be in good shape for next year.

Not to sign Sheed if you could get him for the MLE. He is a legitimate 7 footer, excellent post defender and is a perfect fit for Rivers’ offense with his three point range.

Sheed is still an all-star caliber player. McDyess isn’t.

I’m a big fan of Sheed’s but I think he’s on his last legs, so I don’t have much interest in him.

I’m not even convinced he’s worth the MLE at this point in his career. I much prefer McDyess or Zaza for that money.

Sheed’s career has been marred by serious motivation issues. His talent has always been there, and I’m strongly of the opinion from watching him this year that he still has enough gas in the tank (the way Sheed plays, he’s not getting banged up and bruised everynight).

That being said, a one or two year deal to play here and play a 6th man role for this team would stamp us into the Finals. Give Sheed a minimal risk contact to come in and win another ring before he goes out. When his team is winning, Sheed plays better than ever, and I’m sure the veteran atmosphere on this team is one he would thoroughly enjoy being a part of and buying into the “ubuntu” camaraderie (remember when he bought the whole team championship heavyweight belts after Detroit won a few years back?). I do also feel like him and Doc would get along very well, Doc is the perfect candidate to bring the best out of Sheed and his interesting personality.

When he wants to play, he can be unstoppable on offense. All he needs is an earful from some savvy veterans to get in the post and an earful from KG to not miss another defensive assignment.

Sign the guy up…not to mention the entertainment value he would bring to the Garden on a nightly basis. He’s a boatload of fun to watch, and when he tries hard, you can’t help but root for him.

Ra over McDyess because more than anything, we need a back up who can play some Center. I don’t think McDyess can do that.

After seeing how much Wallace has declined over the last few years, especially last season, it’s frightening to consider the Celtics signing him to a multi-year contract.

If they do sign Sheed, I’m hoping for a one year deal.

I’m a big fan of Sheed, and have been an advocate of him coming to Boston. Could it be as with many players around that league that you fall into a rut, (granted some players do not perform up to their capabilities), and some players out live their welcome. What would be the harm with signing him to a 2-3 year contract. Many players get motivated upon going to a new team.

Sometimes players see moves by management and question managements decisions. Case in point involves the Iverson/Billups trade. From a Detriot standpoint that trade proved to be disasterous. Many Detriot players questioned that trade if I might add.

Many players on that Detriot team lost their muster sort to speak and once you do that, your whole team gives up. Detriot also has gone through many Coaching changes within the last few years. Their hasn’t been much stability as much as we praise Dumars for a job well done.

With Boston, Sheed would have a new perspective coming to Boston. I would say he would be more energized coming to our situtation. With him coming here for a 2-3 year deal, it would also allow Danny to trade him, salary cap options down the road.

I would welcome him very much so

I wouldn’t pay him more than we re-sign Big Baby for. When I guy’s in mid 30’s and his game is in decline it keeps declining. It doesn’t bounce back . PJ Brown was the exception. Joe Smith was the pertinent example. Many of the bloggers here would have wasted several million on Joe because of what he was a year or two ago.
But, he would be a nice 10 mins guy and I don’t think he’d need star treatment. a good back up for Perk and I’d vote for him over McDyess

i am not a sheed man’ never was. too much baggage and too many miles on the tires. we have too many graybeards already.

I really geniunely like all Celtics fans like me, but just get a little irritated with certain opinions. This is one. Why would we NOT want one of the best, legitimate centers in the NBA. Especially when we CLEARLY need another center. Sorry Mr. Jeff Clark, but a guy like Glenn Davis or Leon Powe (if we resign them) isn’t going to do it, because they are not centers (I suppose maybe another “bring Al Jefferson back” post is on the way.)

Can you imagine Garnett and Sheed on the front court. Basketball is a big man sport. We need a big man. We need Sheek and he can probably be had for the mid level exception.