I Hope Potential Free Agents Are Reading This

by Jeff Clark on Jan 21, 2012 10:01 PM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Keyon Dooling would like everyone to know how great the Celtics organization is.

"This is by far the best organization I've ever played for," Dooling said. "They make it fun to come to work every day. They take care of you from the time you walk in the door with that good breakfast, to the time you leave, with that good lunch. And obviously when you get the coaching of Doc Rivers and you've got all the history around this place, and you've got a whole city behind you, a whole state behind you, a whole area behind you, it would be just asinine for somebody not to want to play here."

The Boston Celtics have a lot to offer players willing to give the city and the organization a shot. I don't know why the team hasn't had more success with free agents wanting to play here. We've got a big market, a loyal and intelligent fan base, and history galore.

Add in Doc Rivers, one of the most well respected coaches in the game and I don't know why the Celtics aren't on more players' wish-lists. Ok, it is cold, but so is New York and Chicago. Get to know us free agents and star players, you might like what you see.

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Breakfast AND lunch?

Come on Dwight how can you resist that!?!

I hope Red’s rule about no pancakes isn’t still in effect..

by mcshane41 on Jan 21, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

"a LOYAL and INTELLIGENT fan base"

There are no fans like the Bostonians. I’m sure I cried more when we lost against the Laker two years ago in the playoffs than when I watched the Titanic.

I am a Celtic.

by ilovemyceltics on Jan 21, 2012 10:09 PM EST reply actions

+1

by mdowell04 on Jan 21, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

I didn't cry during Titanic

But after that lost, I did cry more than I did after that one scene in The Lion King when Simba crawls up next to his dead father.

by KY Celts fan on Jan 21, 2012 10:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Oof.

That scene still stings!

"Can't eat sushi in Utah, brother. Landlocked."

by IsItTheShoes on Jan 22, 2012 12:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Who would listen to Dooling...

He just likes to eat!!

by JeffMalone#24 on Jan 21, 2012 10:17 PM EST reply actions

I’m starting to like dooling, maybe he can tell Dwight, well welcome his bow’s.

by forever_green on Jan 21, 2012 10:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Dooling

sounds like a good man.

by slamdunk1 on Jan 21, 2012 10:49 PM EST reply actions

We gotta get this guy on TNT

by jiriwelsch on Jan 21, 2012 11:22 PM EST reply actions

I'd like to hear what Keyon has to say

… after he gets his tax bill.

by JR99 on Jan 21, 2012 11:22 PM EST reply actions

lol

by jiriwelsch on Jan 21, 2012 11:24 PM EST up reply actions

Plus the Celtics have the most classic and best Uniforms in the NBA

by bbeingphilled on Jan 21, 2012 11:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions

dont forget the cheerleaders

by jiriwelsch on Jan 21, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions

I remember Dee Brown say something about being a target of racial profiling before. Not sure if it still goes on, never been to MA. But, could be a reason.

"I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end."
--- Larry Bird

by Army_of_One_Nation(Celtic's Nation) on Jan 22, 2012 1:19 AM EST reply actions

I don’t know about the racism either. But I do know, not being from the area, I am generally the only Celtics fan around. It doesn’t matter what city I go to, but there are a ton of Lakers and Bulls fans (and when they win) Knicks fans. For whatever reason (the cult of personality surrounding Jordan and Kobe), people my age (26) gravitate to those teams.

So the young players don’t like the Celtics to begin with. Then you add in the weather, media market, etc and a player will choose somewhere else and not give Boston a chance.

by jd35 on Jan 22, 2012 3:36 AM EST reply actions

LOL!

Boston does not have Hollywood and Howard can get more money from Adidas and other products for endorsement. It’s all about MONEY.

by elvyn on Jan 22, 2012 6:41 AM EST reply actions

yes, and weather :(

Good Man Dooling is though. showing class, humility, and appreciation.. what a guy!

by yngbamm on Jan 22, 2012 8:04 AM EST up reply actions

Only Celtic players talk about how great it is to play for the celtics. It’s unfortunate, but thats the truth. I mean, if ur a Celtic, and you’re asked how it feels to play for the celtics what else can you say?

by dtrader on Jan 22, 2012 9:59 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Dooling

good guy, i like him

I don't follow rules, I let the rules follow me.

by relja111 on Jan 22, 2012 10:02 AM EST reply actions

It's good stuff,

but Dooling is a smart guy, and if somebody asks you about how your current organization stacks up against your past, there is only one smart answer.

"Chemistry is something that you don't just throw in a frying pan and mix it up with another something and throw something on top of that and then fry it up and put in a tortilla and put it in microwave, heat it up, give it to you and expect it to taste good. You know? If y'all don't know what I'm talking about then you can't cook and this doesn't concern you."

by KGHurtYourFeelings on Jan 22, 2012 11:42 AM EST reply actions