Offseason Activities
by Greg Payne on Aug 29, 2010 7:56 AM EDT
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PrintWith 14 of 15 possible roster spots already filled, there hasn't been an overwhelming amount of Celtics-related news by any means lately. But that actually got me thinking, and I found myself wondering what all the players currently on the roster have been up to this summer. Let's review:
- Paul Pierce got married out in California. He also hosted his annual youth camp back in Boston a few weeks ago.
- Kevin Garnett elected not to re-sign with longtime sponsor Adidas and signed a new endorsement contract with ANTA Sports Products Limited, which is based in China. I know...I've never heard of it, either. KG also reportedly turned down offers from Nike, Under Armour, and Reebok. Garnett spent about a week in China, touring the country, as part of an official introduction as the face of his new sponsor.
- Rajon Rondo spent the majority of his summer preparing for the FIBA World Championship with Team USA, before ultimately voluntarily withdrawing from the club on August 24 to handle undisclosed family matters.
Guys We're Not Entirely Sure About
Jermaine O'Neal, Marquis Daniels, Von Wafer, and Luke Harangody haven't put themselves in the public spotlight too often this summer, if at all. As a result, we're not entirely sure what they've been up, so I'm going to safely assume they've all locked themselves in a gym somewhere and have been working tirelessly on their respective games so that they can all play a part in the Celtics winning another championship next season. Yeah, I like the sound of that.
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dont know if you guys saw this yet but
here’s doc rivers son crossing over john wall and then stealing the ball from him. kids quick and looks like he’s going to be pretty good.
"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 Aug 29, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions
Ausitn is one of the top High School prospects if not the top. You know how Ainge likes to draft guys that were once top High School prospects even if they didn’t have stellar college careers. ie, Rondo, Avery Bradley, Gerald Green (had no college career), etc. Danny I’m sure is keeping an eye out for young RIvers.
Training Camp
I hope Paul Pierce gets his wish for an ‘away from home’ training camp. I think it would work wonders for this team in terms of preparation for the upcoming season.
I have to believe that Bradley, Harangody and Wafer are working out hard. They are not guaranteed playing time or even a roster spot at the end of the day. Not so sure about J.O. or Daniels. They are possibly two of the most important ‘role’ players on our roster this season IMO. I would think both have something to prove and would like to be relevant this year to make up for last year.
In the case of Shaq, I dont hink he will do too much until right before camp. He has built a little entertainment empire and it has to consume a lot of his time. In a perfect world, he and Glen Davis are doing extreme cardio now and will come into camp as beasts. I guess I am dreaming on that one.
"First fix their hearts"-Eizo Shimabuku
Check out the Shaq goes to Harvard video on the Boston Globe website.
it’s got some footage of Shaq and Big Baby at UFC. Vid is on the front page for now.
Marquis Daniels ?
is working on his communication skills so people outside his immediate family can understand what the heck he is saying.
I still don’t like Semih “Concious” Erden as I think he is a waste of a roster spot.
Is Paul Pierce Morman??? I thought he was already married last year?
I hope BBD does not show up looking like a fat suckling pig, and of course Nate will show up looking like the runt of the litter.
Jermaine O’Neal apparently spent the summer in hiding working out with his hair braider, and anticipating his first injury of the season in late October in a pre-season game.
Thanks Greg for the news about KG signing a deal with China….apparently China is not only holding most of the US debt, they are also printing lots of new money themselves by outbidding Reebok, Nike and Under Armour…..I am just curious about how ANTA high tops will look……something like old PUMA’s???
Good article seriously and nice to get this updates…..thanks Greg
Is it Soup Yet?
The ever cheerful Master Po
fracturing three more of my ribs. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Seriously, Greg, I agree. Good arrticle, thanks. Someone did post a vid of Von Wafer practicing shooting…he looks good with no one defending him…hope it translates to game situations.
by thirstyboots18 on Aug 29, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
It would be cool if
KG gave all the money he’s taking from this Chinese company to a charity. It would be great if we could use China’s money to take care of our needy. Our government already gives away so much to other countries, we should get some reciprication.
I know, who am I to tell KG what he should do with his money, or what’s right to do with it. I’m just saying!
Back when Katrina hit New Orleans
KG donated over $1 million of his own money to the relief efforts. So I wouldn’t be shocked if he’s heavily involved in some sort of charity.
they dont impress me as far as looks go.....
http://www.tradekey.com/ks-anta-basketball-shoes/
"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 Aug 30, 2010 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Interesting article!
They could be doing much, much worse things this summer.
Wasn’t there a photo posted on this site not too long ago of KG’s new shoe? Ugly, IMO!
Im not sure if we are allowed to hate on KG in this blog but...
KG is one of the premier players in the history of this league, He made his money signing deals with nike, Addidas, and others. To see him sign with Anta (translates to “Donkey” in Portuguese) makes him look like he is all about money. I’d love for him to stay with nike or rebook or addidas. Signing with a chinese brand, makes Kevin Garnett look cheesy!
well, as always, there is usually more to something than what's on the surface.
Consider that KG has already donated millions of his earnings to charity (over $1.2 M just to building homes after Katrina, a ton of time & $$$ for a technology center in minneapolis, other stuff, etc. etc.).
Viewed that way – if Anta pays KG significantly more than Nike or Addidas or Reebok would have, then that technically means they may be better enabling him to do such works.
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It can’t be that much more, cause KG is still a cash cow here in the states,because the Celtics will be chasing a title at least for the next 2 years.
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