And Now For Your Annual Robert Swift Rumor

by Jeff Clark on Jul 22, 2011 1:16 PM EDT in Boston Celtics Rumors

Like clockwork, here's the latest Robert Swift to the Celtics rumor.

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Swift update: Big man Robert Swift, who played for the on-hiatus Apache in 2010-11 could wind up with the Boston Celtics after the lockout or the New York Knicks, according to former Tokyo Apache coach Bob Hill.

Thanks to Scott Schroeder of Ridiculous Upside for the heads up.

My quick take: Hey, it couldn't hurt to invite him to camp and see what he can do. You can't teach height and all that.

Update: The last report I found on his career can be found here. Apparently he was cut from the Thunder and wound up playing in Japan, where he almost quit basketball altogether. Sounds promising.

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the "thing" that wouldn't die.....

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jul 22, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

There..The Celtics have their Center of the future.

by tenkaistar on Jul 22, 2011 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

why not.

a camp invite and see what he can do.

by Yoki R on Jul 22, 2011 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

Robert Who?

by celt4ever on Jul 22, 2011 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

waste of a spot for another invite

we already know what he can do… next to nothing. 4 seasons in the league and hes averaging what? 4.3 points .9 blocks 3.9 boards..so much for him using his height. why not give another big man a shot who hasnt had a chance instead of a guy we dont want to see make the team unless we were close friends or family with him. i mean the guy had a shot in a place that badly needed a big before perk and didnt take advantage so why would the team waste time and money. if the recruiting staff can only come up with this guy then someone needs to help them find some other talent out there.

by yngbamm on Jul 22, 2011 3:40 PM EDT reply actions