There weren’t too many guys who pulled on a Celtics uniform that I couldn’t pull for. Welcome to the Green, Wallace.

I wasn’t high on Sheed at first either, but finally got on board because of petty much the same reasons you posted.

Either one is better than fading away quietly.

I agree. The whole idea of trading Al Jeff and company was to win NOW not later, and if you’re going to do that, then go for it. It’s great watching this team content for a title and it’s a great joy to watch them play “Rotwieller” defense. Wallace will only add to that intensity and focus to win.

your worst case scenario inclued Sheed being a problem in the locker room.
Jeff: he is NOT going to be a problem in the locker room. Never. Ever.. Not this year next year, or in an alternate universe.

You mean the Celtics locker room right?:>)

Agree with all the points in the article, plus… Mostly, I was hesitant about Sheed because he seemed lazy and uninvolved last season, which was worrying. But now I think that was because of the team he was on. He hated their trade moves, and his heart was just not in the game at all.

But with KG on the team… omg, I think those two will BURN each other – and their opponents, of course – to a crisp, like every night. Think how much fun it’s going to be watching this group of guys interact… Sheed is nothing if not entertaining and he’s certainly a bona fide character. This season is gonna be fun to watch.

Interesting that both the Lakers and the Celtics got nuttier going into next season. The difference is that LA got nuttier in a bad way, while the Cs got nuttier in a quirky, fun way. Plus Artest is subtraction by addition in my view, while Sheed is a clear positive.

and I agree… seeing how excited he is to come here and foregoing other offers… well, that sold me.

Preface: love the addition.

But now we have to worry about the old guys not only getting hurt but also losing our entire frontcourt (and Ray Allen) to techs. Perk and ‘Sheed will probably get teed up a few times a year separately and together. Oh and they’ll probably fight each other too and get teed for that. More verbal jousting on our end. Should be fun. I’d love to see Cassell back to add to that department. Or Gary Payton.

not sold on Grant Hill.

Is there any universe in which we get a decent, younger backup to PP? Maybe from a team that wants to dump salary by taking Scal and TA? Dude’s 37…

Checking in from Detroit with a few thoughts on what to expect from Sheed…
Everyone knows what Sheed “has brought” to the table as far as his skills…very good defender, smart defender, good outside shooter, reluctant to post up, content on hoisting 3’s. However, its the “ref” thing that I want to prepare Celtic fans for…
1. Rasheed will get some bogus fouls called on him because he has a very contentious relationship with the refs.
2. The C’s will get more unfavorable whistles cause of Sheed’s relationship with refs…can’t wait to heard Heinsohn go bonkers about this.
3. He WILL negatively impact his teammates in regards to whining to the refs….really affecting Ben Wallace and Rip Hamilton in this area in Detroit. In fact, Rip has been a leader in Techs the last few years due to the Sheed impact.

Everyone knows that Sheed is an underachiever based on his unique skill set, but last season I couldn’t tell if he was just underachieving or if his skills were significantly diminishing. It’ll be very interesting to find out.

The referees locker room.

And maybe the area in the opponent’s locker room where the backup bigs dress.

I used to love the guy, but then we played him in the playoffs and, as expected, I hated him. That’s pretty much it. He’s like the bad guy wrestler who you hate until he becomes a good guy wrestler. Now, I am a fan again.

Why not keep all three? personally I’d rather keep Bib Baby. Grant Hill’s one or two more years left in him. Big Baby is a guy we can keep around for 5-8 years after the big three retire. He could be part of the Green after B3. I think we should match whatever offer and let’s spend a little bit and get Hill too. If we do that we’ll have the best team in the league and winning two championships will cover any cost that we incur from going into the luxury.

Are the Celtics beginning to collect names like the Yankees (Hill, Wallace) at the cost keeping/developing young talent (Powe, Davis)? We Yankee fans know only too well how that has worked out.

it’s not that i don’t like sheed. i don’t like a medicare team. our trainer should be holding out for more dough as he will have his hands full. sheed i accept but hill who i already root for, seems to be replaceable by any number of younger legs.

but whether Doc will play Pierce into the parquet when he does.

I still would like to see Zaza Pachulia and Dahntay Jones in Celtic Green. While the offense we get with Sheed and Hill is nice I think we need younger defensive minded players coming off our bench as well. Here’s hoping no one in the Celtics front office has put the lock down on loot just yet. I’m not sure we win a Title with just Sheed and Hill and summer league fodder.

Watched Strangelove this weekend, as a matter of fact. You’re writing has steadily improved over the years.

but contrary to many people on this board I have always doubted BBD’s. I find it crazy that people think us getting Sheed is a downgrade from BBD.

Anyway, what other bigs (who can rebound & rotate well) are out there? Obviously McDyess is too expensive now, but if someone can throw some names out I’d love to do some additional research.

“It’s all about our precious bodily fluids.” “MineFuror, I can walk!!!” “Gentlemen, they’ll be no fighting in here. THIS IS THE WAR ROOM!!!”

He had a few good highlights, he is a available and will be a minimum player, maybe a wing behind Pierce?

Don’t know how. Don’t know when…."

Jeff, where is that picture from? O_o’

Ok now about Rasheed.

I knew Rasheed would go for Celtic Green (I think I said Clover Green or something before, no one saw that, right? <_<). I’m glad he did, I’m hyped to see him play, and I’m still hyped for anymore possible signings.

Grant Hill? Hmm…well, as long as he doesn’t get injured, I’ll take him too. That seems to be EVERYONE’s fear, period.

Like I said in the topic concerning BBD, we can’t let him go so easily. The Spurs probably won’t give him all of what Tanguay said, and Danny should be willing to take a luxury tax hit if it means another ring or possibly two. I was highly amused by what you said, Jeff, about 3 outta 4 rings for us meaning a possible asterisk for the one the Lakers won, heh heh heh, thanks for that.

And KG, please get on the floor again so I can post on the forums again…I’ve stuck to my word…plz don’t let me down. ;_;

Jeff, you exploited one opportunity but missed another.

So Rasheed Wallace would be the nuke. Heh…personally, a bit over the top for me, considering Rasheed nuked refs verbally before he nuked locker rooms. : )