Celtics Reach Agreement With Michael Finley
by Greg Payne on Mar 4, 2010 8:05 PM EST
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PrintA couple of dotted i's and crossed t's are the only things that are standing in the way of Michael Finley becoming a Boston Celtic.
League sources told CSNNE.com earlier today that both sides reached an agreement that will bring the two-time All-Star to Boston.
Finley's agent Henry Thomas, who confirmed the CSNNE.com report, said Finley will be in town on Saturday.
"He really wanted to go somewhere where he would get a chance to compete for minutes, and have a chance at winning another championship," Thomas said. "Of the teams that expressed interest, Boston was the best fit to achieve those two things."
The Celtics get even older here, but if he can still hit some jumpers, he could help a bit.
Update: Marc Spears confirms the story and indicates that he could be available for the Wizards game on Sunday.
“There were a lot of elements there that were attractive. He hopes to make an impact like [former Celtics forward] P.J. Brown did.”
Update 2: ESPN Boston
"It's official now," Finley told ESPN.com after verbally committing to Boston. "I'm soon to be a Celtic."
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doesn't matter
ask the members from the 1969 championship team if that “number” mattered to them
- JoeB
That team only had two old players...and both were healthy in the playoffs
Russell averaged 46 minutes in the playoffs that year…Sam averaged 29 min.
Mavs are the oldest team in the league
they just won their ninth straight game and are in 2nd place in the west. Age doesn’t mean much.
Average team age doesn´t mean much, but
a 20 -year-old and a 36-year-old don´`t equal two 28 year-old.
This team needs players in their prime, not another “has been”..
I`m disappointed.
But you cannot say an old team has no shot
Mavs has proven that.
And I don’t why you’d be disappointed. Did you think a decent 24 year old was going to be bought out?
by KY Celts fan on Mar 4, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure how he fits?
TA and Marquis are playing well right now so I am not sure Finley gets in ahead of either one. That said, it can’t hurt to have a veteran shooter, especially come playoff time.
alot of those are 3s hes not a 3pt shooter but if its open take it I guess….he isnt missing much in the midrange and paint
by Nick Sannicandro on Mar 4, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
that he shouldn’t get court time ahead of TA and Daniels. But I don’t think that will happen very often. The second unit is generally working well together and has enough shooting with Nate, Sheed and Davis that we can generally get away with Daniels and TA’s limited outside shooting.
I think the idea is just to give Doc another option if Daniels and TA are both struggling from outside and teams are collapsing too much defensively. Hopefully Finley shows his shooting form of last season and he’ll spread the floor nicely.
by Celticsbloke on Mar 4, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
good vet locker room presence and some wing insurance
now only if they could get PJ Brown to come back for the last roster spot.
I honestly miss PJ Brown, Sam Cassel, James Posey, like our whole championship bench D:
"Victory belongs to the most Preserving" - Napoleon
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by AiTheLAviTiCuS#21 on Mar 4, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
i like it
Not only will he help spread the floor but if we sign him, the lakers or other contenders don’t get him. I understand he isn’t a difference maker but he does make a team deeper.
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 3:04 PM EST reply actions
this is a good signing
it costs us nothing and if he hits a couple of shots we’re a better team than we were without him. Sure, we’d all like it if he were 30 and not 36 but if that were the case he wouldn’t be released now would he? Every guy getting released at this stage of the seasons has warts. Finley is well past his prime so the key thing is not to expect too much. Again all you’re looking for here is to stretch the floor with his shooting and for him not to make too many mistakes when he’s out there. if he can stilld defend or rebound then so much the better. we don’t need any more leadshership
negligible addition
signing him means nothing. who’s minutes is he going to take? he’s not replacing Ray or PP. He can’t defend, rebound or drive to the basket like TA or Daniels. not sure he’d even be on the roster for playoff eligibility.
why bother?
Like hpantazo said....
insurance policy and a solid vet presence in the locker room (another ring)
- JoeB
Plus, unlike TA and Daniels
Finley can shoot. So at a minimum, he can serve as a specialist when defenses are packing it in down low (because neither TA or Daniels can shoot). And we can expect to see a lot of that come playoff time so in the end, I think this signing can help us.
I would say he would share minutes with TA
Hes certainly gonna play more than Sheldon and Landry.
Finley is a better defender than you think.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see him take minutes from allen and/or Daniels.
Agree...
If he still has his quickness at his age he should be able to help us defensively.
He has more bulk and strength then Daniels and Allen so will be able to come off the bench and help guard big, long strong wing players that have been giving the C’s alot of problems this year.
To Lemonadesky
I was thinking the same thing. At least last year that was true.
He may get a chance at time for either player because he can hit the three, if he can hold his own on the other end.
It is a spacing thing and it is a situational thing.
I’m hoping Finley is right about he has left. He can take and hit big shots as well.
We have 2 roster spots open....
The C’s did need a long, strong athletic wing player.
Finley is strong and long lets hope at 37 he is athletic enough to help us.
Wish he was younger, but the move can not hurt.
With the lack of a back up point guard problem remedied with the Robinson trade,
With the lack of a big, strong athletic wing player hopefully resolved with Finely signed,
All Danny needs to resolve is the lack of big man depth behind Perk, KG and Rasheed, since Baby struggling this year and not giving us enough production as our 4th big.
I hope he uses the last spot on the roster to do just that.
If so we will be a pretty good shape heading into the playoffs.
Last night we shot out of our minds from 3 point land
but it hasn’t been that way most of the season. FInley gives us another option when robinson or ray or paul don’t have it going. It also means that on the second unit you can play sheed in the post and still have 2 3 point shooters on the floor
but
if you’re using him as an extra shooter, who are you benching? TA? Daniels? I’ll take them as the backup wings both for their defense (TA has been defending out of his mind since returning) and ability to finish around the basket.
I can understand having him should TA or Daniels get injured but if that happens, he won’t provide what they do.
The playoff are a different animal
In the playoff, you better believe that other teams will do what they can to force Daniels and TA to beat them from the outside. They have done it to Rondo in the past (and been very effective) and will do it to those to guys. Finley at least gives us a counter when (not if) those situations arise.
Shootah
TA and Daniels can’t shoot. So when Doc wants to open the floor up a little we use Finley. If pierce is out at the end of a ball game I think I trust finally in (offensively) more than either TA or daniels. Tony also can’t back up pierce like Finley can because he is just too small. I think it makes us capable of doing more things such as when Finley is out there Daniels will have more room the drive.
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
BTW
I’m not convinced this is happening yet
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions
you need guys who can hit shots
when everything collapes in the playoffs. There will be a game when Finley hits a couple of threes that get us over the top. Plus he gives you another end of game guy who can hit ft’s.Plus he’s insurance if either ray or paul get hurt and by playing him a few minutes that’s a few minutes more rest each game for ray and paul
would give us options
Signing him would give Doc options and some versatility.
He wouldn’t only have to play TA or doesn’t stick with a certain rotation, due to lack of flexiblity and versatility.
With Finley, it would at least provide some versatility as far as rotations are concerend.
I personally would feel more comfortable with Michael Finley playing more minutes in the playoffs than I iwould with TA.
Why us? Why now?
Why wouldn’t he go to the lakers or some other contender that needs more depth at that position? Don’t we present the same problem he had with San Antonio?
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 3:26 PM EST reply actions
Ok
Not gonna really effect us too much. The plus side is his locker room presence, big game experience, shooting, basketball IQ and veteran leadership. Downside, his declining skills and age. Not bad though, no one else really out there. Need a big man now for insurance, rebounding help and physical presence.
getting older?
like i said about sheed. whats better, c’s with finley or c’s without him? with him. thats why i dont understand when people criticizing the team for signing old vets. whats better, with or without them?
the few, the proud, the boston celtics
Others want him too
If the Lakers, Cavs or another contender landed him then we would be upset that we didn’t get him. You know how it is. I’m just sayin’…..can’t hurt us. Can only help in the big scope.
No Downside
the guy is motivated to win, and thinks we have a better shot than san antonio. that’s good. he used to be sick with the Mavs. glad to have him if he comes over.
spaces the floor better than tony allen,
more rest for ray allen and pierce, opens up driving lanes for nate rob: lots of reasons this is a good move.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
okay from me
okay i guess but where is he gunna be in the lineup?
~Aaron
as droopdog7 said above...
Finley may be old and way past his prime, but what he gives the C’s is options. Our team relies on playing high-intensity defense day in-day out….haha, “the deeefense is our backbowwwne”. So true. What it needs now are more options on the OFFENSE.
Finley gives us OPTIONS . In the playoffs, where teams often change defensive strategy to key in on what opposing player is killing them, options are crucial.
There are going to be games in the playoffs where the defense of the opposing team is going to collapse on Rondo, Pierce, TA, and Quisy on the slash and drive. They will then proceed to punish us for the lack of outside shooting capabilities. Already we see how Nate improves us in that area. Simply put, TA and Quisy are capable of playing outstanding games at both ends of the floor, but they can’t shoot! Some opponents will key in on that trait…and in the minor likelihood of a Ray Allen drought, without another shooter stepping up, we will be dead in the water. This is part of the reason why we lost against the Cavs…and this is also the reason why the Cavs won (they have massive options at different points in the offense).
Like Nate, Finley offers no drawbacks really. 3 pt shooting is a weak point on the bench. It doesn’t matter how old Finley is. He’ll likely play spot minutes (yet important minutes) as a 3 pt. threat. He doesn’t necessarily even have to take any shots…he’ll spread the floor (like Sheed “does”…yeah, uhm…but much better).
Finley may be plain vanilla in terms of offensive capablity in this point of his career, but he’d serve as something more than just a scorer. He’d serve as a 3pt threat to space the bench offense better. He’d be a veteran presence that knows how to play on a defensive-oriented team. Most of all, he would serve as a light-grade version Jesus Shuttlesworth decoy. That is all that is needed. Some games he may be less suitable than Quisy or TA, whereas others his presence will be highly-needed.
As an end of the bencher, he’ll come in for spot minutes when TA or Quisy can’t get it done…or for 3pt spacing with the starters/bench…or lastly as a good fatigue replacement for Ray/Paul.
Ashtray Bouquet
Options are nice
But then again Doc Rivers is our coach and giving him more options isn’t exactly doing him (or us) a favor…80% of Danny’s moves are to help clear up Doc’s problems with his rotation. This is one of the 20% that will actually present Doc with rotation PROBLEMS. Get ready for some head-scratching substitutions…
by SalmonAndMashedPotatoes on Mar 4, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
haha, so right
Some of us are licking our chops at the opportunity to figure out where best to slot Finley in during those key game moments.
Of course, will Doc do it the right way when the time comes? Oh man. I have no idea.
Ashtray Bouquet
Good signing. The rotations will look something like this:
Rondo/Robinson
Ray/Daniels
Perkins/Sheed
KG/Finley/BBD
PP/Daniels/TA
Scal, Landry, Shelden for garbage time. We only need an 8 man rotation but we have the players to pose nightmare matchups in the playoffs. Want energy and youth, play Robinson, TA, Daniels and BBD. Want a shooting team? Add Finley to the floor with PP and Ray. Want crazy defense? Pair Rondo and Allen to pressure and trap the other team’s guards. Want bigs down low? How about Perk, KG and Sheed (yes, Sheed). We have the ingredients and Finley gives us 10 minutes, spreads the floor and an extra shooter should we need it in crunch time. Who else beside the Magic would have a comparable bench, a solid team from 1-11?
Finley is a 2 or 3
Why would he backup KG?
My bad. I had Daniels twice in the second unit. BBD would back up KG with Finley would spell Pierce.
Anyone think we will fill the last roster spot? Any big guys still available?
by JPV on Mar 5, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
I like larry hughes better younger can shoot just as well more athletic
by reggie_35 on Mar 4, 2010 3:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Really?
I loved hughes in washington but he fits less with this team I think. He’s a better defender but he’s too small. He’s kind of like Tony Allen with less athleticism but can shoot. I just don’t think we need to get smaller
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hey
Some people are asking why do we want him if the Spurs don’t? Well, the Knicks didn’t want Nate anymore either. One mans junk….another mans treasure. Solid pickup considering there is no one out there. I respect Finley, so do the Spurs. Can’t hurt to add a quality player and quality person.
my question is
why does he want us? I really like the signing (if it happens) but why us?
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Free Agents like playing with this team
They like the leadership, tradition, comradery, I’m pretty sure they like Doc.
Good points. A lot of this is about chemisty and fitting into a system. We see it so many times in sports that a player gets traded or signs with a new team and performs well. I think Finley also like the mix of vets in the C’s locker room, sort of like the Spurs. I could not see him fitting in with the Lebron circus and all the dancing they do before games or the Lakers where it is Kobe’s team and everyone else is his sidekick.
Unrelated……I am sure many of you caught Gasol’s recent comments about the Celtics being three years older since the last championship. Aside from his poor math skills, it should be bulletin board fodder for every C’s player and every fan that attends the Fleet Center from here on forward. I already despise the Lakers, but I hope we get a chance to make Gasol look about 5 feet tall in the finals.
by JPV on Mar 5, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
yup, not a fan of that statement
maybe he meant 3 yrs older as a deeper insult, tho I am not sure he is that smart. bulletin board it goes
by Warrior Spirit on Mar 5, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Nice pick up for 5 minutes per game instead of TA at SF...
…at least Finley can shoot a bit, even at this age…
I thought he asked out of SA because he wasn't getting PT.
So who’s minutes is he taking here? How many minutes can the Celtics give anyway?
I’m just saying.
Did anyone really think TA was going to get significant minutes from here through the playoffs? Finley is going to see more time than we realize. And for good reason. I love TA’s energy but he cannot be trusted with the rock come crunch time. I see Doc using TA from here on out in certain situations requiring defensive stops.
by JPV on Mar 5, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
he has been a quite important cog in our defense all year, to not have him in in many situations will hurt us
and he does not spend much time with the rock, especially since Nate is here
by Warrior Spirit on Mar 5, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
Great move
This is all about giving Kevin more rest until the playoffs, it can’t hurt only help
Finley doesn't give any rest for Kevin
unless we go small ball. Finley plays SG and SF.
Seems like a really old version of Bill Walker
Can we really resign Billy over the summer? Doesn’t he have a team option for NYK to pick up?
NY is giving up all their free agents so they can have as much cap space as possible
We can resign Walker, but only for a minimum contract. And since he has only played two years, that’s a very small contract. If he keeps playing the way he is, he can make a lot more money for another team, and probably get more minutes.
Finley is way better than TA and his reputation in the league is intimidating to other teams
I think he will give us a lot more ball movement and better shooting. He also will give us more weapons in the aresenal. TA lacks the firepower and enthusiasum. Quality minute from finley could change our team dynamic.
by Leprachaun in da hood on Mar 4, 2010 5:07 PM EST reply actions
TA is lacking in many things
but enthusiasm is not one of them. He is constantly moving and most of his mistakes come from being too eager.
This Doc!!!
Nate-Daniels-FINLEY-SHELDEN-Sheed
No more Tony, Scal and BigBaby…
Thanks!
TA is legit
You must read more celticsblog than watch the celts play.
Tony Allen is playing the best ball of his life right now and has been a huge asset off the bench for us. He’s one of the best 1on1 defenders in the league, and has finally developed some bball IQ.
And ripping Glen or Brian is pretty sheep-like as well. You should measure these guys on the merit of their play, not the comments made around here.
Scal has been awful
what games are you watching? http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/players/hollinger?playerId=1021
Good addition.
No risk at all, and potentially big advantages in the playoffs, who knows what Finley still has in the tank?
I hope he doesn’t get in Tony’s head for playing time or something but Finley could help us in the playoffs if he still can shoot and I think he can.
i guesss
he’s gonna be PP’s offical backup ,i wonder where the mins are gonna come from
thanks
Was just going to post this link http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=4966307
Not too excited about it, but it can only help
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
He would be the perfect player for the last roster spot.
by JPV on Mar 5, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
i think
he should get a few mins with quis and nate with him being at the SF ,
good feeling about this
in fact it is a great feeling. Boston is so ready to kick ass again.. go celtics
LETS GO CELTICS
when will playoff tickets be sold??? kinda early but whateva
Good move
Quis, TA, and Finley gives us a nice blend of experience, defense, athleticism, and scoring from our bench wing players. It also gives us bodies to throw at Carter, Lebron and Kobe for 20 min a game to give Pierce a rest.
TA and Quis just were not good enough shooters to be on the court together for 15 minutes a night. Finley will provide us better balance on the second unit. Finley’s personality will blend nicely on this team. Who cares if he’s old, it’s not like he’s under contract past this season.
Playing time for Finley
I think Finley will take away mins from TA and Daniels. He will be used more in offensive situations.
solid move
some people, I think, have the wrong idea about this move: it isn’t meant to be a “big splash” signing, it’s meant to fill a specific role. At minimum, Finley is extra depth if TA or Quis goes down to injury or stops playing well; at best, he’s another great element on our bench. Most likely situation, in my opinion: the backup wing scenario will be situational … if the team needs more shooters on the floor, Finley’s the man. If slashing is more needed, TA or Quis play. Overall, this move adds a bit more versatility, a bit more scoring punch, adds another piece toward completing the puzzle. Good move.
by rocknrollforyoursoul on Mar 4, 2010 7:19 PM EST reply actions
good lookin 2nd unit
Nate rob
Quisy
Finley
Baby
Sheed
by farias on Mar 4, 2010 7:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
A BACK-TO-FORM M. FINLEY AND ANOTHER BIG MAN (6'11 UP) WILL SURELY GIVE BOSTON A BIG LIFT..
However, my second unit will be:
PG 5’9 Nate Robinson
SG 6’7 Marquis Daniels
C 6’11 Rasheed Wallace
SF 6’7 Michael Finley
PF 6’9 Shelden Williams
Do not see Shelden as a PF. Too clumsy. If you switch him with Sheed, then we have something. I want Sheed in the post too but not if Shelden is in the game. With the line up you propose, Sheed will be more of a shooter.
by JPV on Mar 5, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
stick him in the corner
the ball is swung to either TA,Quis or Finley for a open 3…who do you want taking that shot??…now one more big
Finley?
just hope there’s enough handicapped parking available at the C’s nursing home..I can’t see how this helps.
Denis Leary anyone?
I sit in my seat and I cheer really loud,
While handicapped Celtics,
Make handicapped Lakers!
I’m a Celtic, ee o eeo ee o eeo :-D
Why not? It happened in ’69!!!
by Celticsbloke on Mar 4, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
Here is the thing, our existing 10 man rotation is better than what he can bring
He can compete for minutes if only to light a fire under Nate’s and Tony’s ass, but other than in clutch situations where a floor spreader/shooter is needed is this a good thing. Tony is our best perimeter defender I don’t want him taking away from tonys minutes. But from a depth perspecive and as an insurance signing, I dig it.
Glad no Hughes!!!
Im glad we didn’t go with Larry Hughes…The more solid guys the better. He has been there before and knows what it tastes and smells like. This was a good signing!
How many former Wisconsin Badgers...
does it take to win the championship? Landry and Finley both? We are one ahead of the Clippers, whose head coach is a Badger alum. As a Wisconsinite, this makes me happy to have those guys with the best organization in sports, but I don’t know if it actually helps that organization.
14 guys now
2 will have to go Inactive every game. My guess: it’ll vary, but most of the time it’ll = Landry + Scal. Feel sorry for Landry.
by DRJ1 on Mar 4, 2010 9:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Why?
He’s making good money that most folks can only dream of. He’s escaped the hell hole of the losing Knicks. He’ll get to practice and develop his skills with elite veterans for the next few months. The simple experience of being on a NBA team during a playoff run will be good for his career.
For a young guy who wasn’t even drafted, and had to pay his own way to get to tryouts, he’s doing awesome. I’m pretty sure he is not unhappy.
Finally the Deed is Done
For about 10 years now Ive been hoping we could get M. Finley. Finally we have, albeit a little late. I wont say “too late” cause Ive never been able to forecast the future, nor what “Two Neurons” Doc has in store for him..
Who else
Who would you have preferred? I find the pick up to be an interesting one.
by overthebackboardooh on Mar 4, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Let me explain to you young cats!
No young player was ever in DA’s plans! this is the big 3’s last good year, danny is going to start trading this summer. Michael finley is the sawvy vet Doc likes and he will go ahead of tony allen cause he has a 3 shot.
sorry to tell you but it looks like Kg and maybe paul will get traded this summer.
I don't think so
Theyll resign ray cheap, theyre stuck with Paul and KG….and theyll sprinkle in a supporting cast cheap—-BAM! And if Nate continues to perform…..theyll try to lowball him.
malcontents....the lot of you
I dont know where you guys get this info!
we are by no means stuck with PP,KG,Rasheed!
these 3 are tradable assets! larry brown tried to get rasheed from us last week.
Kg is still a 15-8 player, paul p can bust out a 30 point game.
Da will try to trade them while they still have value, if we dont make it past the 1st round.
for this season DA needs to sign Sean williams to handle josh smith and CO.
if miami gets bosh next season And trade for paul pierce they are in fact a contender next season. Why let the big 3 decline here? let them decline somewhere else!
if miami gets bosh and are interested in Paul pierce i would love to steal one of their young guys and 1 of their two 1st round draft picks.
they will not trade Paul
I see why you think this, but I dont buy it, I more feel they resign Ray cheap, make him the 6th man and gointo the luxury tax deep to make the last push with the core we have by signing a Joe Johnson type, or at least I can dream
by Warrior Spirit on Mar 5, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
finley could also be a negative affect
interesting that our voting options did not include a negative affect. since nate robinson’s arrival the seond team with tony allen and marquis is playing extremely well. tony ‘s minutes will be the minutes that finley will be fighting for.i very much like the way tony is beginning to play lately. his self confidence is growing. his offensive game is beginning to mature. his defense and quickness are really standing out amongst all the celtics’ players. i don’t know if i really want finley playing if the price is less tony allen. allen is a player who has had bad luck follow him most of his career. now that he is getting a chance to play and performing well, the coach’s lack of conffidence in him emotionally could be very disruptive to a sensitive guy like allen. if the unit is playing well then why change it. finley, rasheed, and nate will all be lined up at the three. three ball basketball i saw enough of in the days of jim obrien’s coaching here. At the moment finley’s lack of defensive quickness ala tony allen and doc’s 3ball intentions have caused me to be skeptical about the success of michael finley in boston.
You're right, could go negative
That’s why I think he will actually make very little difference, because I think Doc will sense that and limit Finley’s minutes so that they do not disrupt TA’s or anybody else’s playing time in any significant way. He might take some of Quis’ minutes, for example, since we now have Nate to do the ball handling and Quis doesn’t need the burn. Whatever happens, I think Finley’s not gonna see a lot of minutes in Boston.
totally a possibility
we are gelling, and I dont want to slight our best perimeter defensive stopper
by Warrior Spirit on Mar 5, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
lotta justified skepticism with nate dog too initially
I gotta give finley a run to see what he can do before I can make a judgment either way. Even doc admits he needs more shooters. Finley doesnt necessarily mean no T.A. bottom line: this team needs more pieces, and matchup flexibility offensively. good tony bad tonys been down this road before and still performed. On another note, if tony developed a jumpshot, improved his handles, and learned how to fall: he’d be a monster. I love how he slashes to the rim.
malcontents....the lot of you
"Eyeless in Gaza"
What Doc needs isn’t more shooters, it’s more (better) rebounders and more (better) defenders.
by Celtsfansince55 on Mar 5, 2010 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
how can you say that?
in the bench the only shooter is nate! and on a good day sheed! baby is a post player now when was the last time you seen him shoot a 16 footer?
finley is a necessity cause when tony and quis play’s the other teams lock up the paint that TA thrives on.
If doc will trust nate down the line the line up could be Nate,quis,finley,shelden,sheed.
if shannon brown is playing than go with tony.
Quis is very decent on lebron! i dont blame him for not having energy on the offensive end.
if for no other reason
that this would be positive—-if Scal goes to the inactive list. for that alone I welcome Finley.
If they move Shelden to inactive instead, then I’m not a big fan of the deal.
he will hit us instead of help
his old legs won’t help at all – I guess he will be to slow in our defense. Don’t understand why Danny does such disgusting things . Do Doc needs a buddy at the bench? I hope so!! He can talk with him at the sideline, OK – I can live with that…
36/31/66
That’s all you need to know. If this is the Celtic’s new Deadeye Dick, then who’s next, Mr. 38%?
don't most teams tighten the rotations
to 8 or 9 players for the playoffs?
can’t really see finley cracking the top 9.
is this about bringing in depth to keep starters legs fresh for the playoffs?
that and insurance
depth is key, you never know what may happen..
by Warrior Spirit on Mar 5, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
he is insurance and he is situation and....
it will add to the spur of hunger we have seen recently since Nate got here
Nate Robinson and Mike Finely
very nice mid season we had I would say
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