C's Interested In West
by Jeff Clark on Jul 27, 2010 4:55 PM EDT
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Delonte West could interest Celtics - Celtics Blog - Boston.com
The Celtics have been seeking a tough-minded defender to replace Tony Allen, now that he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. And according to a source, their interest could spread to former Celtic Delonte West, who is expected to be waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves after the club acquired him in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday.
If anyone understands his issues, its the Celtics. He's got tremendous baggage but if he can keep it together he could help. That's a big "if" though.
Perhaps Delonte is the low-cost shooter that Ainge is looking for...
Ainge talks remaining roster moves - Boston.com
team president Danny Ainge said he's still looking to make a couple more additions, particularly a shooter and a big man.
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I'd be all for resigning Delonte....
and if we do, I think it’d be a mortal lock that Edgar grabs him in round 1 of the 2010 Celticsblog draft. W00-hoo!
by Gainesville Celtic on Jul 27, 2010 4:58 PM EDT reply actions
But delonte is best player available
WAY better than Eddie, despite his mental health issues.
by nba is the worst on Jul 27, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Eddie can shoot, that’s it. Delonte can shoot albeit not as well but he can defend the one and the two, get to the basket, dribble without losing it and he’s part ginger.
+4... but...
You’re wrong on the “not as well” line. Eddie has this aura that he never misses, but he’s a career 39% 3-pt shooter. He’s streaky, so people see him knock down 4 threes in a row in games, and think that happens all the time. It doesn’t.
West is just over 37% in his career from 3, pretty comparable numbers shooting wise. His overall FG% on his career is actually better than Eddie (46 compared to 41%) and he’s better than Eddie is just about every other way.
It does say in the piece looking for a tough minded defender to replace TA
House is not that, delonte on the other hand while may have mor baggage but has been consistently the 2nd best player on the cavs on both sides of the ball. He has at times covered rondo as good as anyone could hope to.
While I may like Eddie better as far as the personality he shows publicly and has a better stroke, west is a better all around player who can also shoot.
by Warrior Spirit on Jul 27, 2010 5:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Eddie is not even close to a defender that TA or Delonte are.
Also Delonte can handle the ball better then TA or House.
Pick Up Delonte -
He would be a good pick up for the Celtics believe it or not , 6’4 SG that can handle the ball at point sometimes , shoots 3’s , and a tuff defender , way better player all around then Tony was + u could never have enough depth .
All that got me worried is the way he acts of the court .
by fRANKZILa 2 1 on Jul 27, 2010 5:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Delonte West is so much better than Eddie House at basketball the debate isn’t even nescessary. People here act like Delonte didn’t play for the Celtics for 3 years without problems and was loved by teammates, coaches, management and was a fan favorite.
totally on point
Delonte is so much more talented than Eddie – the comparison is absurd. Eddie is a fan favorite, but skill wise, he is a 1 dimensional aging shooter with limited defensive ability, a height problem, no handle, and can’t create his own shot. Delonte is a solid all around shooting guard with significantly better than average offensive skills.
by jakeshuttlesworth on Jul 27, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
lots of guys have off-court issues
but Delonte would fit in well here and be a much needed piece off the bench.
bench unit with Nate and Delonte? talk about floor spacing…
"Take it to the hoop, there's a dance involved." - DJ Tommy
Agree 100%
The DELONTE and ROBINSON duo off the bench could be dynamite.
The 2 of them on the court with their shooting abilities would spread the floor big time on offense.
On defense the both of them with their young legs and energy would be tenacious.
Imagine the turnovers the both of them could produce and resulting fast break opportunities with both guards being able to dribble up the court …instead of having to look for just one guard to push the ball down the court.
WOW… that duo could be very exciting to watch off the bench.
I hope Danny can get him !
sounds like we have little competion for him
Celtics probably understand Delonte better than other teams, and will be willing to take the risk associated with his issues. I see a deal getting done here, and I would be all for it. Low risk, good reward.
So....Why doesn't Minnesota want him?
You wouldn’t want a guy who has micro-fracture of the knee just because he used to be good. Delonte has a micro-fracture in the head. Minnesota isn’t passing on his game. His game is good as comments note. But that is a real, REAL warning sign. Cleveland dumps him and Minny can’t wait to dump him and he’s a good player.
I’d take Eddie. Good team man. Good family man. More fun on a roll to watch than anyone.
I’m not sure that I want Delonte back. I really loved the guy when he was here. But we are a different team now. Is he the lock down defender we need to replace TA. Maybe. However, I think I’d rather have Jarvis Hayes. Hayes is 6’8" and a SF type player. We have enough short guards – Rondo, Bradley, Nate. We only have PP and Quizy at SF and Quisy is not a shooter. Last year in the plafoffs we could have used another good outside shooter to spread the court.
One issue, I keep bringing up is that we only have so many roster spot – 15. We have already filled 12 – which includes Erden, Bradley and Sheed. I belive that Harangody make the team, which I’m surprised to be saying. I didn’t think much of him in college but he can play. That leaves us 2 roster spots barring a trade – A big and and wing. I just don’t see Delonte filling the wing position. SG/PG yes, but not a SF too small.
He is 6'4"
Not very small for a combo guard
depends
6’4" is small for a combo guard when you share the backcourt with Nate.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Any backcourt including Nate is small, my point is he won’t be pushd around by other guards
by Warrior Spirit on Jul 28, 2010 3:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Minnesota hasn't exactly made a lot of brilliant moves lately...
not sure we should follow their lead.
by jakeshuttlesworth on Jul 27, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
he's not running for president, he's playing basketball
If being a “good family man” mattered at all, Kobe would retire ringless, as would most NBA players. House is useless to this team now. Delonte is an excellent player who can create his own shot, play tough defense, and is fearless in the clutch. The only player on the cavs to ever step up in crunch time other than lebron.
He has an mostly unguaranteed contract.
Only $500,000 is guaranteed. Besides that, the Wolves don’t need Delonte and Beasley on the same team when David Kahn + are trying to convince that we’re a professional, nice team.
I would put the chances at less than 0%
The article appears to be the nothing but, a columnist opinion regarding players that might fit the Celtics need. When I actually see Danny say he thinks Delonte would be a nice addition I’ll worry about it. And yes not worth it the headache.
"Do you know that nonbelievers create the most positive energy?" Davis said
I do not believe you can have a percent less than zero
by Warrior Spirit on Jul 28, 2010 3:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If athletes can give 110%
then he can say less than 0%
by GetYourSoxOn on Jul 28, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOO
re sign house ,and add j.howard or posey or m.williams with sheeds contract!
Williams is not on the market they like him
Posey is a step slow
Quisy is a sf, why not get a quality sg who could easily pull pg duty if an injury happens, plays better defense than anyone left available
quis i think can be a batter sg
but how about a s&t for josh howard and we give them a 1st rounder and sheed’s contract?
He can't shoot the 3, has decent midrange jumper and can drive, drive and kick
sounds like a sf to me
Who?
Who can shoot the 3? I know you aren’t talking about Daniels. He is horrible from 3.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Said can't
Not can, meaning he is not best suited to the sg position caus you have to be able to shoot, he is more of a sf
by Warrior Spirit on Jul 28, 2010 3:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Do it ...
… but only if management can get any kind of an accurate bead on West’s demeanor. If his head seems like it’s in the right place, that he sees this opportunity for what it is, go for it.
do you think management can get an "accurate bead" on where anyone's head is at?
They obviously didn’t get an “accurate bead” on Sheed being physicially and mentally absent the first 82 games…..
Is it Soup Yet?
Let me get this right. We pick up Delonte for nothing
This is a guy who the majority even here probably feels is as good as Ray when Ray is having an average game.
Frankly Id have a hard time believing we can find a better back up for PP and Ray than DW. I don’t mean wishing and hoping I mean actually getting a better player. If Sheed returns or we sign Shaq, this is the first 11:
JO Sheed/Shaq Perk
KG Baby
PP Marquis
Ray West
Rondo Nate
I think thats a better team than any recent Champ
Is DW going to be a time bomb? Thats the only problem
Like him But
I wouldn’t be real upset with bringing DW back but it would put our roster at 13 not 11. You left out Bradley and Erden. Also, I’m semi counting Harangody and that would make 14. And we still need another big and we could really use another shooter at SF that would make 16, So barring a trade, I just don’t see us signing Delonte. Now if we did a S&T for Shaq with Cleve using BBD, then we’d open up a roster spot and it would be a GREAT signing! Don’t want to use Sheed’s contract for Shaq. Not unless it includes Parker or Moon.
Bradley is not yet signed is he?
Nothing stopping us from shipping out erden and $ for a conditional 2nd rounder to free up a spot. I think it would seem pretty obvious to ship of erden in any sheed trade to get another spot open.
At this point realistically having thought it over, with what is left for bigs yeah boon may have some young skill but I think I would rather convince sheed to return rather than s & t for shaq, delonte included in that deal was the kicker for me anyhow, which leaves one spot open if we sign harangody and keep erden. Realistically I would go after Battier 1st, but I don’t think Houston goes for it unless it is sheed, erden, a pick and cash which I would still do. But if that could not happen, dlonte or jhoward are the best options left available. Rudy would also be nice but you have to trade for him and he is not known for d.
If delonte will sign here for what we can offer you do it, and quick.
yes, Bradley is signed.
$1.4M this year. Here are all our current contracts:
I noticed that Pierce's numbers finally made it to the list.
I wish it was a little more front-loaded. His third year at over 16mil doesn’t help us cap-wise.
by GetYourSoxOn on Jul 29, 2010 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know how much stock to place in those lists
I believe they tend to be guesstimates, but obviously I don’t know that for sure.
by King Coebra on Jul 29, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Not in Ray's league
Delonte is not even close to Ray. I would take Delonte for min contract.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
How's your daddy?
the few, the proud, the boston celtics
by bleedgreen34 on Jul 27, 2010 5:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Who's*
the few, the proud, the boston celtics
by bleedgreen34 on Jul 27, 2010 5:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you stole my thiunder !!!!!! I was going to use that clip on my upcoming Delonte article!!!!
arghhhh…
Is it Soup Yet?
wear everything you want while writing as long..
…as you use the two jokes about delonte and lebron´s mom from another thread this morning: first – “lebron ist taking his talents to south beach, but his mom is riding west” and the other one about the celtics crowd chanting “who´s your daddy?” every time delonte scores against miami :-)
Tin foil is sooo 1982.
It’s called aluminum now.
- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz
Delonte my boy!!!!!
I know Bankshot would have multiple posts kicking Delonte like he always has…..
I lkie Eddie and Delonte……always been a sucker for Delonte though…….
give the guy another chance in green ….not much at risk…..he can’t shake the locker room full of veterans so no danger there in causing “drama”…that’s a weak argument IMO.
Bring him back…….we have paid a lot more for a lot worse……
Is it Soup Yet?
+1.
There’s no risk to bringing West back. I hope he is interested in rejoining Celtics, as it a great fit on so many levels..
True
His offcourt problems may work in our favor to make him sign for vet min for a year to prove to the rest of the league he is no starbury headcase. What does it hurt, best both sideof the ball player I can think of becoming available, and another energy guy off the bench. Returning to a former home and fanbase and chasing a ring to stick it to the king. All works in our favor.
Delonte was always one of my favorites
Wiyaaah hangaaaah!
Delonte would be a very nice backup for Ray. We could finally get Ray’s minutes down. I think the Nate/West second unit back court could be a small but dynamic one. I’m all for bringing him back if he’ll take minimum salary. We honestly can’t do better than DWest for minimum.
He is not that small folks
Agree, not doing any better than delonte for min, even Josh Howard is a wash, may have slightly better offense, but also slightly worse d than west, plus Howard comin off an injury. The more I think about it, the more delonte feels like a no brainer.
Yeah, I know Delonte is not short
He’s not real tall by SG standards either, and he’s slight of build. The larger point was that combined with the very small Nate, it’d make a fairly small backcourt. But I’m all for bringing Delonte back. He’d be great value at the minimum.
Agree
Delonte just like Nate though not a big guard plays defense so well that it makes up for his lack of size….unlike say someone like Eddie House who is a small guard and does not defend as well.
Also Delonte does have a nice strong build that lets him play bigger guards on defense rather well, so lack of size for him I think is not a real serious issue at all.
I don’t agree that he has a strong build when compared to his peers. But I don’t worry too much about that from the bench.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Tsk tsk tsk.
I thought “bring back Delonte” posts were frowned upon? ;)
That said, I’d love to not have to hate this guy. Read up on him a while back, since I haven’t been following the NBA for longer than a bunch of years, and I must say that I’ve liked him ever since. I don’t care about his issues; I’d love to see a high energy player on the court.
- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz
Forget it...
I’d rather see Bradley get the minutes and actually be developed than give West any minutes. He can’t back up PP cause he’s only 6’4" so he backs up Ray? I’d rather see Nate and Bradley get those minutes. Agreed re House, no defense and can only shoot from a standing spot. Go Cs…get Shaq, keep Sheed and trade for Rudy (without Sheed’s contract).
Doc doesn't play rookies...remember???
Keep Sheed for what? Grazing in the pasture with Fat Shaq???? Forget it
Is it Soup Yet?
Reminds me of the Rob Reiner South Park anti-smoking episode
… where he was shoving either a cheeseburger or cake or chicken or whatever down his throat for virtually the entire show.
Doc barely trusts his bench when it's filled with veterans
No way he’d trust Bradley in anything but blowouts.
Bring him back
his antics helped us get by the Cavs
Isn't this low-risk/high-reward territory?
Good point, Master, but I would think Danny could figure out if Delonte’s serious about this as a second chance. Sheed was a different story, but it’s a fair point that player can hoodwink us into signing him without knowing his true intentions. But I think Delonte’s worth it … and I love the idea of Avery Bradly getting P.T.
how many guards do we need of the bench
nate bradley house west??
i think we should sign west before house but i really would like to see bradley get some good minutes this year
Delonte
I wouldn’t mind seeing Delonte back, but I don’t want to see Shaq. Check out my article on the subject, http://thefreshkings.com/2010/07/25/dear-shaq-please-stay-away-the-end/
SHANE BATTIER is perfect for the Wing
uh… Cmon people… SHANE BATTIER! (via Sign + Trade for Rasheed if necessary)
-a team player
-not selfish
-very defensive minded!
(able to fit into the Celt’s System with ease)
-high Basketball IQ
-Length
-able to be a rebounder amongst the bigs
-very ATHLETIC
-a 3pt threat
-can drive and score in the paint
Shane Battier is just an amazing all around defender, especially on the WING (where the celts are weak right now)
A physical, lock-down defender, one of the few capable of individually shutting down Kobe and Bron offense. That’s not a feeling either… That’s proof on the film.
Get Shane Battier for the wing, and tell Shaq he can play off the bench for the Vet. Min. contract on a championship-worthy team. And tell him to just focus on rebounds and no EGO.
If these two happen… chances are good that Banner 18 comes next year…
Even if Celt’s get Shane and no Shaq… their chances at a Championship are significantly better…
The Best to play the game:
1. Jordan
2. Bird
3. Kobe
4. Russell
5. Magic
Great
However, Houston would have to agree to it. Not sure they will. I sure wouldn’t! Battier can play, he’s a great defender and a reliable scorer and his contract expires after this year. Doesn’t make sense to me. I know, once Sheed retires they get an immediate write off. But I think Sheed is going to want a little walking away money to officially retire. If he does’t officially retire there is no cap savings.
Yeah I would take Battier over West but?
He’s not a option for us at this time. Houston is going to try and contend for a title next year,and they need him. You got to check your real options. At this point Battier will not come here
not the same shane
he’s lost a step in the past 2 seasons. he’s still pretty good, but i’m not 100% sold on trading sheed’s contract for him. plus, i really wonder if houston would even consider trading him.
by guy incognito on Jul 27, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If Delonte returns. Po and Edgar will be giddy.
by CfanMissippi on Jul 27, 2010 6:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Po and Edgar
Are always giddy! (or was that dizzy?)
by thirstyboots18 on Jul 27, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure how I feel about Delonte West.
But I’m glad Ainge is still looking for a big man. (Pssst, Danny, look over at Shaq.)
who doesn’t like delonte? but, come on, he’s turned out to be a mega head case. remember marbury? rasheed? vin baker? gerald green? i have had enough of psychological reclamation projects.
I understand nazzbo but
Vin Baker was a very expensive head case, Marbury was a head case but in the end didn’t get us off track because of the vets, Gerald Green? he wasn’t a head case…..he just didn’t have a head or a brain……and how can you reclaim a rookie and finally Sheed……I would say lazy …not a head case….
My gut says take a chance
and you forgot Mark Blunt….the worst lol
Is it Soup Yet?
He's got his problems
but he seems to be mentally okay here in Boston,and his all around scoring is better than T.A,and Eddie. Nate is the guy we upgraded to from Eddie,and Delonte may be a steal if he keeps his personal life straight. I would say the big is between Shaq,and Kwame. We still have Sheeds contract to maybe get two more players.
im excited
bring my boi delonte back.. is it me or did west only have issues without the celts
No issues here
He will add much needing scoring off the bench. Nice back court bench with NATE and WEST
West doesn't offer much on the court
And on the road, he packs multiple handguns on his motorcycle while he’s driving around like a depressed lunatic. He also has a preliminary interest in Paul Pierce’s mother.
I wouldn’t be cool with inviting this guy to my state, let alone letting him play for my basketball team.
Let him re-sign with Cleveland. He fits the mood there.
defensively he's not better than TA
Offensively yes….way better shooter. He can be a better choice than House since House will make the bench very small!! Though House is already proven in the playoffs…Delonte has had good games too in the playoffs but not like what C’s have been thru…
I'm all for it
Bring him back
by jackscompletelackofsurprise on Jul 27, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Delonte is the only thing that can stop LeBron.
Plus, it will make those “Deloonnte” chants when LeBron is at the FT line next season all the more awesome.
I specializes in grammar fail.
Id be all for the C's signing Delonte.....
I think it would be a great solid pick up.
Delonte would give the C’s a tough nosed defender off the bench against small wing players that they sorely need now that TA is gone.
He is also still a young player and considering the C’s are a old team , they could use a touch of young blood and fresh legs that Delonte would bring us.
The plus also if the C’s are looking at Delonte to replace TA is that he is much better ball handler and shooter then TA was.
Delonte West
Please,Please, Please - The wolves sent us KG , now return Delonte to his rightful home.
Ok - If Danny can get this done, Please Do it!
Sign Delonte West!!
Pros: 1. Above Average and scrappy Defender – almost as good as Tony Allen, but
better, IMO, than TA because opposing teams cannot cheat off of Delonte on
defense. He will torch them if they try it.
2. As a starter or backup in CLE – look at the stats I posted here from
NBA.com:
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/delonte_west/career_stats.html
3. If my link opens, those 08-09 and 09-10 stats look good to me – especially the yr
he came off the bench.
Cons? The off-court issues are a reason for concern, but place him here in our environment and I know he will be fine. His best years in the NBA were in Boston.
Basketball-wise, I think he is a 6’3" Tony Allen, but a much better shooter, with 3-range
as well. He may not be as explosive as TA, but his all-around offensive game is slightly better, I think.
C’mon back home, Delonte!!
GameTime!
by Celtics18and19 on Jul 27, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
depends on his mental state
basketball-wise, this would be a no-brainer. of course, basketball-wise, delonte would never have been traded (and soon to be released thereafter) in the first place. the man has a real mental illness. if we think its not going to be a problem, sure, definitely sign him. if we aren’t sure, that’s a whole other story.
What are those 'issues' anyway?
People keep talking West comes with a heavy baggage. What’s inside that baggage? Is his baggage bigger than Marbury’s?
he has bipolar disorder
It’s very manageable if he sticks to his treatment. Many people live very good, productive lives with it. On the other hand, if he doesn’t stick to the treatment, he may end up swirving through traffic on his motorcycle while carrying a weapons arsenal again.
That's something to be careful of
Will patients with this disorder suddently blow up and hurt people around? That could be potentially dangerous as players often in pressure situations, such as arguing calls with the refs.
by getthat18now on Jul 28, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I really doubt his arguing will be as bad as Sheed’s was.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
It seems to me that you all have no idea exactly what you are talking about. Bipolar disorder is different for everyone, some have it harder than others. The crux of it is that you feel your emotions more than others, your highs and lows are more potent. In actuality the motorcycl incident seems more likely to be a quite stupid poor decision than due to bipolar, as it does not cause paranoid delusions unless in the most severe cases, and if he were in one of those most severe cases he would not be able to handle the stresses of pro ball.
The way to medicate bipolar is to take meds that make you feel no emotions, it dulls all feelings, so if he is taking them h is quite not likely to blow up on anyone even a ref.
It seems to me that he is just fine on the court, he just seems to need focus or needs to feel apprecieatd during the offseason so he doenst have a deprssion moment, the celtics pursuing him could be just what he needs. Now if he does not get pursued and depression follows then he may make another stupid mistake.
Bottom line he isn’t gonna kill anyone or hurt anyone and as long as you give him positive reinforcement wih any constructive critisisms the team has he will be fine and the perfect fit here as his game is just what we need.
by Warrior Spirit on Jul 28, 2010 3:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Driving around on a motorcycle on Wash DC Beltway
with loaded guns all over his body, including a shot gun in a guitar case strapped to his back.. ugh no thanks.
"Do you know that nonbelievers create the most positive energy?" Davis said
Mental defectives are hard to get rid of
because they don’t think anything is wrong with them.
or, if they blow, it can hurt a workplace for awhile, especially a team.
He’s a good player and no one that has had him wants him.
Better to have a lesser talent that you can count on than a talent that you can’t.
Delonte is well aware of his emotional problems.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Go for it...losing the stigma of mental illness is HARDER to get rid of
Delonte is certainly aware of his mental illness. His mental illness is treatable. I’m sure he’s also aware that his judgement is not the best (and his judgement is a totally separate issue) and he’d be on a short leasah whereever he goes.
His skills are a match for what the C’s need. He’d be cheap and if he can’t cut it hed be easy to drop. If West is up for it I’d be surprised if the C’s don’t sign him over a SG who can no longer shoot in Eddie House. ….Now if Fernadez can be had it may be a different story.
We can claim the same thing for half the free agents out there.
by guava_wrench on Jul 28, 2010 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah baby the gangster celtics is back to deliver basketball insight and wisdom. I am going to do my best not to get banned for keeping it to real.but hey it all good one post at a time. first off heck no to d west any man that could do a king dirty cant be trusted. plus rays moms looks good
by thuggedoutinGreen on Jul 28, 2010 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
po
who can ever forget skippy? telfair was another beaut. iwas and still am a very loyal delonte man and feel real bad about his probable bipolar stuff. i just think he needs some time away from all of the hullaballoo that goes with major sports and the pressures of the game to reclaim himself. not now for the c’s, now for dwest to get his life together.
Are You kidding me
Delonte West is always on injured reserve. If its not his head, its his wrist, or his back.
d wes hes fragile and crazy daniels is an alright practice player nothing more celtics better have a major move up there sleeve
by thuggedoutinGreen on Jul 28, 2010 12:57 AM EDT reply actions
OH MY!!
Ok – I may have to take back my comments about Delonte not being as explosive as TA……look what DWest did to Josh Smith, just a few months ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGqi3YSucOA
GameTime!
DOOO ITT
Don’t forget, this guy was swapping the starting PG role with Rondo before he was traded…the guy can flat out ball, it sucks he was thrown into the LeBron circus for a couple years. The guy is gonna bleed green no matter what, and I don’t see him nailin’ Ray Rays mom anytime soon.
Don't forget DOOO ITT
Rondo was in his rookie season in 2006 DOOOITT It was Delonte’s 3rd year in the league.
How has it worked out for Delonte compared to Rondo since then?
by Celtics9Lakers2 on Jul 28, 2010 1:45 AM EDT reply actions
Delonte big mistake
what about Deshawn Stevenson?
better defense
Guys... He's cheap.
Like LeBron’s mom, Delonte can be had for the minimum which is all the Celtics have available to sign players with! While there is clearly a group of players at the 2 that are far better than West, they also want to get paid more than the minimum. Delonte might be the best option available for the money, which is what you need to think of…
NO dont want the terminator back!
like delonte the player but he has some mental issues, id keep away.
talk about portland upping their attempts to trade rudy fernandez with boston, chicago and new york his 3 prefered spots. id love to add him, at 25, 6’6 tall, good shooter and can play PG, SG, SF, he’d be a great versitle fit. problem is how do we get him? can we trade cash and a pick for him as he only makes $1.4m i think
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
i can just see delonte west winning a game of poker against lebron, throwing down the cards he yells, "who's your daddy!"...."oh, sorry man"
by remembering9ergods on Jul 28, 2010 11:54 AM EDT reply actions
it will never happen
it makes too much sense and he is too good, the c’s would rather have a bum like daniels and bring eddie house back. while i like eddie, he does not play defense and his better days are behind him. delonte would be great but as i said danny will blow it!
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