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Reboot

In case you have been too distracted by trade talk to remember that the Celtics actually have to play some games this week, I'll remind you that there's a game tonight.  The team has had 5 much needed days off and they need to look at this as a turning point in their year.

Here's my quick analogy.  The Celtics are like a high speed computer (PC) that is a couple years old.  We know that they are capable of fantastic things because we've seen it.  However, bugs, viruses, and slow loading programs have slowed things up a bit and the thing just keeps crashing over the last few weeks.  We think we've gotten all the viruses out and the last few days has been the equivalent of running the disk cleanup program.  Now we are ready to reboot and cross our fingers, hoping that it is enough.

If it isn't, we should know pretty quickly.  We play the Kings tonight and as fans, we'll be watching to see if they can bounce back to the team we know and love or if they are still going to be struggling to find identity and direction.

I'll point out the obvious here.  The Kings happen to be one of the teams that Danny has reportedly been in contact with about a potential blockbuster trade.  The respective GMs might take this opportunity to have some quality face time with each other.  If Danny can convince them to part with Kevin Martin, that would qualify as a software upgrade or perhaps even an operating system upgrade.  (I know, the analogy is wearing thin at this point) 

Any major trade would certainly shake things up.  Perhaps a minor tweak would do the trick as well.  Or maybe, just maybe, the team has what it takes already.  I have said before, and I still believe, that most of this team's problems are mental.  But how to overcome those mental issues is the quandary that I don't have an answer to.  Here's hoping that the All Star break reboot is enough to get things working smoothly again.  Here's hoping this hardware has at least another 4 months or so of optimal performance left in it.

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by Jeff Clark on Feb 16, 2010 7:36 AM EST reply actions  

Original but accurate analogy!

You’re right, the main problems of this team are mental. You could think it’s easier to fix than lack of talent but so far they didn’t find the answers. I still believe they will and they better start tonight!

by Drucci on Feb 16, 2010 7:37 AM EST reply actions  

Iv'e said all along

That the C’s are suffering from self-inflicted wounds…That’s why I’m not even close to panicking yet…Personally.

by Greg Payne on Feb 16, 2010 7:40 AM EST reply actions  

We definitely need a few new parts...

…hopefully Danny has productive talks in SAC tonight…

by thebirdman on Feb 16, 2010 8:04 AM EST reply actions  

Never had a PC, never been a Nets fan either

  
Celtics -I am not worried about talent, I’m worried about the body doing what and when the brain tells it to do. Like move your feet on defensive rotations and not just observe the game; heck I can observe the game sheed.

by Little D on Feb 16, 2010 8:17 AM EST reply actions  

don't forget who you are

It seems most of the C’s problems occur in the 2nd half. They seem to really bog down on offense which leads to frustration and a lack of effort on defense. I know it might be to simplistic to suggest, but, if they would just stick with what works they would be ok. Ball movement is the key to their offense, which is best initiated by Rondo. Maybe someone should tell Paul to stop it with the ISO’s, he just doesn’t have the ability to go 1 on 1 to often any more. For all the health issues they have had, if you look at the recent games against other elite teams, the C’s led in almost all of them. I keep hearing the vets say Rondo is the engine that drives this team. Well, let him and stop talking about it. I net solves a great deal of their late game issues.

by KG's Knee on Feb 16, 2010 8:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

they don’t need to reboot. they need to upgrade their medical plan and increase their medicare benefits.

by nazzbo on Feb 16, 2010 9:06 AM EST reply actions  

Rebooting

is the “duct tape” of IT Support people.

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Feb 16, 2010 9:50 AM EST reply actions  

that's the one

system restore would work if they saved the version of the team that was running well at the beginning of the year. if not, they’re either stuck with what they have or reinstalling the software and starting from scratch.

by slamtheking on Feb 16, 2010 11:42 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm stoked

To watch Evans play tonight…Not gonna lie.

by Greg Payne on Feb 16, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Yep

Remember the Rondo for Evans rumors last June/July? Danny wasn’t so crazy after all.

Evans can get to the rim against ANYBODY. We’re going to need a team effort to stop his penetration. TA/Daniels, hopefully, will get their chances to slow him down.

by SalmonAndMashedPotatoes on Feb 16, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions  

In such cases, I do format... Format is the only solution my friend...

however, the “pc” is good, I wouldn’t buy a new one… if you know what I mean… ;)

by albas89 on Feb 16, 2010 10:20 AM EST reply actions  

Jeff Clark

You are truly the only reason I read the CelticsBlog lately. All this dissension and blinded jump ship whining. I used to like to think that the entire “bandwagon” put-down towards the neo-celtics “fans” was just a jab; after this ridiculous crucifixion of Ray Ray, well, I just wish people would realize why they got on this bandwagon in the first place. Ray, from hero to zero in a few games flat, at the same time being one of our most consistent stars… Our hero who is the catalyst for 17 and KG in green (oh, right, people don’t like KG anymore either, I forgot somehow).

by stevenfuzz on Feb 16, 2010 11:58 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

couldnt be better said.

NOW LETS START THE QUEST FOR BANNER 18 REBOOT THE RIGHT WAY!

by WikedCeltsFan7 on Feb 16, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions  

don't put me in that category stevenfuzz.....

I did not throw Ray under any bus

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Feb 16, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope

Certainly not you. Everything you say rocks.

I’m sad for the Celtics. Half the people on this board would trade the starting 5 for their fantasy players, just so they could buy the Jersey.

by stevenfuzz on Feb 16, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions  

the 'fantasy basketball' thing is the most silly

its healthy to question the moves (or lack of ) that the team might make.

But some of the trade proposals have gotten outrageously silly. Folks think that just because you can make the salaries work in the ESPN trade machine that it automatically means it will work on the basketball court.

I swear i’m expecting to see somebody post a proposed trade that puts 5 PGs on the court at the same time any day now. Lessee … how about a starting lineup of Rondo + Monta + Nate + Hinrich + Augustine? ZOMG!! AWESOMENESS!!!!

by mmmmm on Feb 16, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

UMass Alum Here!

Camby to Portland!! I love portland (even though I live in LA).

by stevenfuzz on Feb 16, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Bandwagon Jumping.....

I would never throw anyone under the bus and am far from a “bandwagon jumper” but a long time ago I started rooting for the name on the front of the jersey and not the back. Ray Allen is one of the classiest acts to grace the Boston sports scene ever but if there is a deal that can keep the “Boston Celtics” strong now and for the next few years I would show Mr. Allen the door and wish him well. I’ve become more and more doubtful that a deal like that could happen so I think we will still be seeing Ray in Celtic green after thursday. Maybe Danny will get lucky and find a young player that another team misvalues and can get him cheap and we will benefit from it down the road. Hope so cause I do want Ray to stay but I want the Celtics to be championship viable the next couple of years. After Garnett’s contract expires we should be able to spend money in the free agent pool and hopefully reestablish a new core with Rondo and Perk.

by celty86 on Feb 16, 2010 1:19 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

trade for

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Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk

by mcpu40 on Feb 16, 2010 1:26 PM EST reply actions  

nice...

Break Gilbert out of Jail while we are at it.

by stevenfuzz on Feb 16, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I have never thought to myself...

gee, Kevin Martin is the kind of player that could push a team into contention.

Why? because he’s not.

by adubson on Feb 16, 2010 1:51 PM EST reply actions  

Hat to be negative but......

The odds of dropping 4 in a row to start the 2nd half I think are better than 50/50. Best chance to win is tonight.

by Kuberski33 on Feb 16, 2010 2:33 PM EST reply actions  

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