How am I injured, let me count the ways....

by lygafe on Feb 7, 2011 7:01 AM EST

We started the pre-season short two men- Avery Bradley was out until a number of games into the season [ and is now in D-league anyway ].

Kendrick Perkins has been out all season and just returned [ thank heavens ] a few games ago, and is still not 100%.

Rajon Rondo has been out for a number of games, with assorted injuries, and is still not 100%.

Kevin Garnett has been out for a good number of games, owing to his leg injury.

Jermaine O'Neal has been in and out , mostly out, of the lineup all season [ and after his latest surgery, who knows when, or if, he'll be back ? ].

Shaquille O'Neal has been in and out of the lineup for a good part of the season, and is currently out. [ When he'll be back, nobody knows }.

Delonte West managed to last 5 games into the season, before breaking his wrist, and is still out.

Semih Erden has had his share of aches and pains, and is in need of shoulder surgery at some point. [ and although being out for some games, has managed to soldier on ]

Now Marquis Daniels is down for the count for at least a month [ hopefully, not more ].

In spite of having injuries to sixty percent of the squad, this team is standing at an unbelieveable 38-12, with the best record in the Eastern Conference, and second best overall record.

This had been one incredible team effort, for almost the entire season [ I always excuse the 2nd game of a back to back, particularly when travel is involved , or the forgettable ones that should never be in any team's schedule - Phoenix, e.g. ]

Try to imagine what this team has been going through, and in spite of that, has been playing at a winning clip that is well over 75%.

Try to imagine how this Celtics team would have waltzed its way through every team in the league, had we had a completely healthy line up for any length of time.

Be proud, Celtics fans, and be believers. The best is yet to come [ some good health provided, of course ] - Banner NO. 18

Lygafe.

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not only that but 9-3 against the elite teams.

lets hope we keep winning through the injuries. it will be interesting against the lakers without shaq, daniels this time around.

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Feb 7, 2011 7:24 AM EST reply actions

Looking forward to what this team CAN be once everyone is healthy

"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell

by Marjun Raposon on Feb 7, 2011 7:36 AM EST reply actions

Not to be a Debbie Downer.

But the state really should be “If” everyone is healthy.

I don’t expect anything out of Jermaine this year, if he sees the floor again it will be a surprise. Hopefully Daniels can get healthy, if not, Wafer is going to have to step it up, we need him in that SF position badly now. West’s return can’t come soon enough, that is the single most important part to this team right now. West is the guy who can be the glue for that second unit, and with Daniels out (and his ability to allow Nate to play off the ball) his importance has been magnified ten-fold.

"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach

by Sizzlack on Feb 7, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions

danny has to be at least looking at possible trades at this point

i just dont see any out there that makes sense and make us better or keep us about the same as we were all healthy.

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!

by remembering9ergods on Feb 7, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions

I think he always has.

He’s only ever said it’s “unlikely” a trade will happen, which seems about right, and probably still the truth.

They’re not going to give up major assets (either in young talent like Davis, or draft picks) for anything, it’s just not that pressing of a need. With West out things are tricky right now, as now with Daniels gone, it forces Nate to go back to that PG role with the second unit, where has struggled mightily. But there’s no reason to give up major assets just to get a guy to fill that void temporarily. Truth is, once west is back, with Wafer in Daniels spot at SF, they’ll be just fine.

I obviously worry about Wafer’s ability to guard some of the bigger SFs in the league, he’s a bit undersized for the job. But that will only really be a problem for very short stretches while Paul is on the bench (10-15 minutes a game) and only against certain match ups (i.e. SFs who can play in the post) so I certainly think Wafer can get by well enough.

In the playoffs, Paul’s minutes will increase, so it’s even less of an issue. No back to backs, more rest inbetween games, less travel, Paul most likely will be playing 35+ minutes a game anyway. So having a true back up SF isn’t a necessity, Doc can mix and match his line ups to be sure Paul is on the floor whenever there’s a match up problem for Wafer at SF. And all this is assuming Daniels doesn’t come back healthy at all.

by Sizzlack on Feb 7, 2011 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

concur

if we can get some big leads, ‘Gody can also absorb minutes at the SF during junk time. Until we reach the playoffs, Pierce’ health is now one of our most precious things.

In the back-court, West’s return can’t come soon enough – we should be patient though, for him to have time to get his game up to speed even after he returns.

by mmmmm on Feb 7, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions

I was thinking of discounting JO here.

I think we’re already good without him because Semih is a serviceable back-up. I just want Shaq, Delonte, and Quisy (hopefully) to return.

"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot." - Bill Russell

by Marjun Raposon on Feb 7, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions

well we need a back up SF

how about a man from Houston. His name is Shane Battie. The trade could be done 2 ways.

JO + Bradley for Battie

JO + Wafer for Battie

with the ESPN trade machine it works. If JO’s knees never recover I think the insurance will pay the rest of his contract. I would imagine either would be good for houston. The 1st would be for the future and the 2nd would give them a look into the past and what if’s of Von. Both will get them something for Battie which there not resigning. Loved battie since Duke and could fit right in with this squad and get major mins against quicker, smaller wings that give this team fits. Dont know Shanes game, think TA with a better shot and better defence. DA there he is go get um

Jeffrey M Melhorn

by 18-1 damn on Feb 7, 2011 1:52 PM EST reply actions

I've said from the start, I'd LOVE to see Battier come to Boston.

I just don’t see why Houston gives him up for that.

JO is nothing but a contract right now, he just had surgery, and we have no idea what he’ll be able to give to any team. Bradley has shown some promise, but D-league success means little. Wafer has been improving, but again, nothing but potential at the moment.

It’s difficult to envision Houston not finding a better offer, if they were in fact even inclined to trade Battier.

by Sizzlack on Feb 7, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions