Even More Links - Where Sheed Is Least Valuable

by Jeff Clark on Apr 15, 2010 5:00 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Here are some additional links I wanted to point out, mostly for selfish reasons. I wrote 2 mini-articles for SBNation.com as part of their season review and playoff look-ahead pieces. The first is a look back at the old MVP, Coach of the Year, and all that stuff...

SB Nation's 2010 NBA Awards: As Chosen By The Bloggers Who Know Them Best - SB Nation

The twist was that they had "Least Valuable" type categories. Guess who ran away with the award for Least Valuable Player. Yup, our own Sheed. So I wrote them a quick synopsis (think Bill Simmons minus 8,800 words) on why Sheed was such a disappointment. You should follow the link for the whole thing, but here's how I concluded it:

Of course all will be forgiven if he really can "flip the switch" in the playoffs and justify the Celtics "CTC (cutting the check)" for him. But if he doesn't, all he'll be hearing is "ball don't lie" from the Garden faithful.

Next up is SBNation's attempt to get fans from lottery team markets to root for playoff bound teams.

NBA Playoffs Adopt-A-Team: Boston Celtics, Because It's Their Last Shot - SB Nation

Once again, please follow the link for the whole thing, but here's a small sample:

Root for Paul Pierce to take his place among the greats of Celtic past. Root for Ray Allen to convince the Celtics to let him retire in Boston and break Reggie Miller's three-point record there. Root for Kevin Garnett to win the title again so he can try to top his "anything's possiblllllllllllllllllllle" howl with something even more over the top. Root for the Celtics so the new stars can see that defense still does win championships.

Finally, for some links to things that I DIDN'T write, check out the following:

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Just want to note...

On his All Defensive Team 2009-10 Pelton has 2 Celtics on his first team and a mention of…yes…Tony Allen.

by Tom Halzack on Apr 15, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

KG and Rajon, to clarify

Confirming what I’ve been saying all season: KG is STILL an elite defensive force in this league.

The only quibble I might have is I think Perk deserved an honorable mention as a defensive Center. Bogut definitely had a great year so I can’t argue with him being there. But Perk’s defensive efficiency and high defensive rebounding percentage both merit serious praise.

Of guys who played 2000+ minutes, KG & Perk both tied for 5th in the NBA (with 3 other guys) in defensive efficiency rating. Among those guys who played such minutes and also had a sub 102 DRtg, Perk was third in Block % and 8th in DRB%.

Of note – if you expand the list out to guys who played at least 1500+ minutes, Rasheed Wallace shows up at 5th, with a 100 rating, while KG & Perk slip to a tie for 6th. And he was 15th in DRB% among those with a sub 102 DRtg. Oh, I forgot, everyone here thinks SHeed doesn’t play defense …

Tony definitely deserves some props for his play on defense as well, though in much fewer minutes than the guys above (only 889).

by mmmmm on Apr 16, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Well - here is what I will root for

I WILL root (as you say) for Paul Pierce ….he deserves it

I WILL root (as you say) for Ray Allen…I hope he stays a Celtic and I hope he can become a permanent fixture in Boston as a player/ coach or just coach.

I Will root for Banner 18 because that is what it is all about

I probably will not root for KG because I didn’t like his reaction to the fans booing him and
I am still not over it……I’ll wait for an apology but won’t be holding my breathe.

I will NOT root for Rasheed to return next year no matter how he does in the playoffs – lazy and Celtics don’t go together – and that is basically what he is. Who will take him?

I WILL root for a new coach……but not boo if Doc comes back. I do think it is time for a change. However everything is “qualified” because if we get someone who sucks and PP and Ray Allen move on – then Doc will sound good

I WILL root for Nate to not be re-signed – worhthless basically so far

I WILL not root for Scali to come back – nice guy – but enjoy the money and hoped you saved it

I WILL root for Tony Alllen to come back ( I think ……he still confuses me)

I WiLL root for us to somehow get an upgrade to PERK or or root for a miracle that he can actually get better in about two areas of his game that SUCK…..(call in Chief or McHale!!!!)

I WILL root that I am still vertical next season to see the games and be on Celticsblog as a voice of ……"old people everywhere!!!!!

Cheers to the playoffs ……

and to Jeff – here is an oldy but a goody

“Each journey begins and also ends.” – Master Po

Hopefully this journey won’t end in Round 1

Peace

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Apr 15, 2010 7:28 PM EDT reply actions