Guess Who's Back?
by Jeff Clark on Feb 24, 2010 4:30 PM EST
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PrintEx-Celtic Leon Powe is likely to make his debut tomorrow against the C's. His return will be one of the great stories in the league this yr.
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Master Po
I’ve honestly been dreading this night for you since summer. Too bad I live so far away. I’ve got some prescription narcotics you could have used tomorrow night.
I hope Leon makes a 100% comeback.
Think I miss him in green more than
Eddie
posey
Al
Billups
though maybe the same as J.Johnson (mofo never missed, the pitance amount he was in)
good luck Leon, may you have a full recovery and make Danny and Wyc regret it, except when you’re facing us in the playoffs!
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
me too Po....
I’m surprised by your subdued response though, I was expecting a pic of DA hanging in effigy.
When Perk was asked what he thought of Howard winning the gold medal this summer, he responded: "What’s his impression of me after I won a ring?"
to amenhotep and G17
at this point all I can do is wish this good man good things…..and if I only had DA’s cell number ….subdued would not describe that conversation….
viva la POwe!
Is it Soup Yet?
If You Ever Do . . .
get Danny’s cell number, do me a favor and at least send me a copy of your message to him. I may make it the ring tone for the ex wife.
I’m pumped for Leon. I don’t expect him to play very well the rest of this season, but hopefully he’ll stay strong and be ready for next year.
For Saturday, is there anyone on the Nets who used to be a Celtic? I’m kind of liking this.
Well, good for Leon. I'm happy for him!
May not be so good for us. Am I gonna feel as sad seeing him in a Cavs uniform as I did seeing Eddie in a Knicks uniform? Probably!
if Leon is in fact back, and it is not even March, Danny made a definite mistake not re-signing him for cheap money. If it was going to be the whole season, or most of the season, then it made sense. But to have him back, in time for him to be ready for the playoffs, would certainly help the Celtics. At the money it cost Cleveland, the risk also was very little. I know Leon is not a star, and he likely will never be. But he rebounds, he scores inside, and you can count on him at any time. Teams need stars, but they also need role players off the bench who understand their role – leon was one of those players. Would he be the difference between winning a title and not – no. but if healthy, he would help. no question about that.
Think about what this team needs
Rebounding
post game
youth
athletism
energy
solid role playing
he’d make no difference at all!
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
Watching talent walk away.
Its sad seeing Joe Johnson, Chauncey Billups, Jeff green, Al Jefferson, James Posey, Eddie House, and even Leon Powe all once on our team, plus Doc doesnt have enough patience to play a rookie. I wish we could get an early first round pick this year just so i could feel the adrenaline and hope of having a great young player again… (But this doesnt really apply to Eddie).
"Victory belongs to the most Preserving" - Napoleon
"The teams that do the best job of putting personal agendas aside are the successful teams. It's not easy. That's why it's hard being a good teammate, but everyone has that choice." - Ray Allen
by AiTheLAviTiCuS#21 on Feb 24, 2010 4:42 PM EST reply actions
But i ’spouse Banner #17 was worth every penny.
"Victory belongs to the most Preserving" - Napoleon
"The teams that do the best job of putting personal agendas aside are the successful teams. It's not easy. That's why it's hard being a good teammate, but everyone has that choice." - Ray Allen
by AiTheLAviTiCuS#21 on Feb 24, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Er, just so you know
Walker and Giddens aren’t rookies…
Hooray
Loved Leon. Loved his attitude, courage, work ethic, and energy. I sorely wish that Ainge had kept him, even if he never played another game. That guy is the epitome of the un-spoiled athlete who has worked and earned everything. Hope to see him rebounding and doing the dirty work down low for years to come, even if it’s in another uniform.
by McHaleinthepost on Feb 24, 2010 4:50 PM EST reply actions
OMG I love Rakim!
He’s my all time favorite!
I thought for sure watching Sheldon Williams play earlier this season that he would play powe’s roll very well. But since the guy gets NO play time, I really hope the Celtics can up their rebounding and second chance points without a true backup center. Sheed and big baby all play power forward rolls predominantly, but it would be really nice to see Williams get back into the game more. Unless he is doing something terribly wrong in practice, I don’t understand why the guy has played like 1 game in the last 2 months.
by Brewnami on Feb 24, 2010 4:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Headline!
You know, when I read the headline, and saw the photo of Powe in a C’s uniform, I thought for just a second that maybe Cleveland had bought him out — they do have rather a glut at the PF/C position — and he had returned to the C’s. Alas.
I think I speak for all of Celtic nation we all Miss u Leon!
I’d trade baby for Leon every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Leon is heart and soul. He gave the celtics a solid foundation to their bench. He worked hard played harder and was a straight thug in the paint. I want him back!
Leon is amazing but Baby has way more potential.
Leon doesn’t have any sort of isolation offensive moves and never did.
Excuse me?
Leon is a better offensive player than BBD could ever dream of being. BBD is much better defensively, however.
The basketball gods are punishing the Celtics for being CHEAP and not resigning Leon. I hope he goes for 20 and 20 tomorrow night.
i hope he stinks up the joint...
tomorrow and the rest of the season so the Cavs decline his option and the Cs can sign him back….
Why would they want him back if he sucked?
They may decline his option anyway with thesigning of lebron and another name
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
i was being ironical, guy
the likelihood they turn down an option for a player with the skills of leon for less that $1mil is essentially nil regardless of lebron….
but your approval means so much to me....
leon would no sooner sign with the celtics than poke his eyes out. but i’m sure you thought of that before your question and decided to ask anyway.
I quite disagree
He is a loyal guy, tho I don’t see the scenario happening, I could see his loyalty and friendships playing a part in his return. Unfortunately he is and likely will remain a cav
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Why would they want him back if he sucked?
They may decline his option anyway with thesigning of lebron and another name
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
I'm with Matt D.
I am definitely overtired…but when I read the headline…I thought…somehow…Leon was back with the Cs…I was elated for a few seconds..
Dreaded this night...
… for quite a while. Completely understood Ainge’s decision, but was worried this might happen (in a good way, I suppose). Get well, Leon. Just don’t beat us.
POWE
He will make his debut, riding the pine since he won’t crack the rotation..Man so much overkill with this guy. I loved him while he was here but people act like he was the next Karl Malone or something…
Leon is an Enemy now...
Good guy? Great memories? Great story?
Don’t care, he’s a Cav. I’d spit on him from the stands if given the chance.
If you have to wonder what the correct feelings are, think, what would Bird do? Probably not a frech kiss and breakfast in bed.
you would spit on a classy player .who helped us win a title you would do this dispicable thing because you are a moron and a douche bag you are a closet kobe fan you pillow biter poser…
It was hyperbole.
I have no love for any player on the Cavs, Lakers, Hawks, or Magic. Neither do any of the Celtics. Leon’s success now translates into Celtics failure. I respect him as a person, but hate him as a player and competitor. Just wait until he makes a questionable foul on KG, let’s see what side you are on then. Killer instinct or go home.
I'm with you
I will never forget game 2 against LA in 08, he’s an excellent backup PF when healthy but…… he’s rarely healthy. Good on him and all and I hope that he has a long and relatively free NBA carrier but not at the C’s expense. 2 other players that we used to have are now on other teams (Joe Johnson and Chauncey Billups) and we are a combined 0-6 against those teams this season. We’re you rooting for them to have a good performance while they kick our ass?
Leons on the wrong side because of Danny and the C’s but don’t forget…. He’s still on the wrong side.
by Scal4theallstargame on Feb 24, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
WOAH
For a minute there, I saw PJ Brown in that picture and thought he had made a miraculous return to go for banner 18.
You had me going for a second…
How disappointing.
welcome back show.
its players like leon and pj brown we are lacking on this team sheldon williams over even a gimpy powe was a bad move by danny boy i hope leon plays well if he plays tomorrow i miss his grity unselfish play the n.b.a. needs more leon powes good luck leon with the rest of your time in basketball and thanks for helping us win banner #17..
at the time the decision was made, it wasn't 'sheldon williams over even a gimpy powe'.
It was a healthy Shelden Williams over a Powe who would not be able to play at all for some 6 months or more.
If they had signed Powe and waited for him to heal, and not signed Shelden, then they would have been without a backup PF/C the whole time BBD was waiting for his hand to heal. That would have meant losing a hell of a lot more games last fall – and those wins are now very precious.
It was the right move by Ainge. Almost certainly not the move he wanted to make. But it was still the right move.
Loved the guy, hope he fairs well.
Make us miss you, Leon! Do us proud!
- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz
Sad
I’ll repost the words that somehow got deleted.
It’s really sad that two of my favorite Celtics over the past 10 years, Delonte West and Leon Powe, now play for the Cavs.
I hate the steroid-enhanced LeBron and big arsed Shaq, who had the rulebook rewritten in his favor. But I cannot root against Delonte and Leon. I hope Leon goes for 20-20 tomorrow night to impress upon Ainge that he made a cheesy moral decision.
The most positive post I have seen from you yet
Miss westy too, but I would love to see powe take off tonight, hope the rust bug does not bite him
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
I like Leon too...
….but I fail to believe that the decision, like many others, are made entirely by Danny Ainge. The Celtics owners (like the Dallas owner) certainly appear to be much more involved in the team decisions than other, more absentee owners.
In the same way, you can’t tell me that if DA wanted to trade Pierce, it would be entirely his decision. I doubt Wyc & Co. have no input on either stage. How is everyone so sure of what goes on behind the Celtics closed doors?
Yet someone has to be the “whipping boy” and it seems we’ve made it Danny Ainge.
So be it if it makes you feel better to use him as a target.
Go Celtics! Go Leon!
My dream scenario is two things happen:
1) Celtics win
2) Leon absolutely man-handles Glen Davis and makes him cry.
Unfortunately if its his first game back he’s going to be very rusty.
We don't need baby lacking in confidence forthe rest of he season
Though I would enjoy watching him get posted up repeatedly, maybe lifted up onceby his man boobs
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome back Mr. Powe
Welcome back to a tough player and a guy who did us proud (on and off the court) in his time as a Celtic. I am glad he’s been able to return to the NBA no matter who he plays for.
by Thruthelookingglass on Feb 24, 2010 7:50 PM EST reply actions
powe
is the only reason to route for the cavs. i no longer think of delonte as a celtic
just like i never think of joe johnson & billups as celtics. Powe i still think of as a celtic. I need to get over it. Powe is missed by celtic fans.
Tho I enjoy all the players you mentioned
I feel the same way, they don’t register as celtics, powe still comes to mind as a Celtic
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 24, 2010 9:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
but wait
he’s Queen James teamate…………never liked him
Nice guy... but
Move on folks…..at best he’s your 9th 10th man on your bench… let’s not get carried away…… Great, great guy… really.. but with those knees of his, I really don’t think he’s going to have that bounce or step he needs..
He’s a feel good story, and nothing wrong with that.
Show Some Class
At minimum they ought to put up some Powe highlignts on the jumbotron, as they did for House. I want to see his performance against the Lakers in the finals. I also want to see his last game as a Celtic, where he stayed in the game AFTER tearing his ACL.
Leon could play for me anytime..
Great, Powe is back
Now we have one more body to guard LeBron … Oh, no, he’s with them now.
If I were the Cavs coach, I would start Powe for the first minute vs the Celtics.
Is this a Cavs blog?
Most of you people are giving Leon more love then you give any of the actual Celtic players, I know he used to be a C but all this Leon lovin is making me sick. Don’t forget, LEON POWE IS A CAV NOW. And as a Cav he can go get stuffed.
by Scal4theallstargame on Feb 24, 2010 10:10 PM EST reply actions
The Reasons we route for Leon
1) He’s overcome more adversity than most anyone on this blog
2) He gave the Celtic franchise and us fans EVERYTHING he had, and outperformed his skill level (can’t be said about many of our current players, i.e Wallace, Davis, etc)
3) He wanted to come back and play for the Celtics but the organization turned its back on him, which leads to….
4) Us fans feel a need to somehow makeup for ownership by not turning our backs on him.
by TomHamilton30 on Feb 24, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
He is a great guy
he deserves only the best. He not only added something amazing everytime he played for us, but the way he is such a stand-up guy and amazing family man sets an example that is sorely needed today in this world. I miss him on the team, his passion and his character will always be missed. They are lucky to have him. I wish him well.
Go Leon Powe
I’ll just be frank, I didnt care for the wasy the C’s organziation treated Powe. That being said, I hope Powe does well and reenergizes his career, just not at our expense.
This is like feeling badly after breaking up with your girl.
Until you realize that the f*in you were getting wasn’t worth the f*in you were getting.
Get a grip. This pity party is getting worn out. Leon gave his best to the Celtics just like RA, PP KG, RR KP, etc.
An injury was sustained. He was not able to play. They made a business decision, not a moral one.
Kind of like the Patriots do every year with one player or another. Wanna hang Bill too?
Don't know many who tear an acl
And continue to play knowing there is no other option
by Warrior Spirit on Feb 25, 2010 6:57 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Agreed.
Love Leon. Will never forget Game 2 of the ‘07 Finals. Even more he seems like a solid human being. But let’s stop treating him like number 33.
by Steal by Bird on Feb 25, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
good luck Leon
I would say they do not need the big Z anymore ^^
I asked god and he said: L.A. will lose again next year!! ^_°
Saw this on another thread and it is a legitimate question. Is the Cavs roster full now with Leon’s return? If so, and they want Z back, possible Leon gets waived? If that happens, the C’s should not hesitate to sign him for the rest of the season. They would still have one roster spot left and not have broken the bank.
Stop Dreaming
They’ll waive Coby Karl long before they waive Leon. Or Jawad Williams
Stop it
Leon is a Cav now he did great things for the C’s ad that’s it. He is an enemy now and I don’t want to see him beat us. Act like a real Celtic fans.
I do not think wishing Powe well is conspiring with the enemy. Many on this blog have shown a lot of love to Delonte West, Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Eddie House, etc.. I am a die-hard, long time Celtics fan and have no problem hoping that Leon succeeds in the NBA, no matter who he plays for. When he is on the court playing against the Celtics, I will root hard against his team.
Is he a Laker?
No – The Cavs have won nothing. Ever. Have they ever beaten us in a playoff series?
I’m happy when they lose b/c it helps us in the standings.
But Leon Powe is a good man who I will be rooting for.
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