What should the Celtics do now?

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  1. You have chosen to ignore posts from DaCeltics. Show DaCeltics's posts

    What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/11/2012 11:05 AM EST

    #1- Make the Stiemroller the starter at center with the future in mind. We need him to get better and develop better chemistry with the big 4.

    #2-Play Bass with Rondo,Ray and a jump shooting center that can help space the floor. Dooling and Bradley can't get Bass open looks IMO.

    #3- Dooling, Bradley,Pierce,Garnett, JON should play together mostly. Pierce and Garnett are calming influences for wild man Dooling. they are also JON pushers. Should be a tough defensive squad, but you never know.

    #4- We've got to play Johnson, even if it's at the 3. He needs to get out there and get the jitters out. The sooner the better.

    #5- Make sure this is the last season we have Marquis Daniels. He is soo garbage! I know you get what you pay for, but DAM! Can he even dunk?
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:20 AM EST

    Nobody agrees with any of this?
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:26 AM EST

    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now?:
    Nobody agrees with any of this?
    Posted by DaCeltics


    Whatever.

    It's all about the core players. If your core players sux then your team will sux even if you rearrange the pecking order.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:31 AM EST

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    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now? : Whatever. It's all about the core players. If your core players sux then your team will sux even if you rearrange the pecking order.
    Posted by Fiercest34


    Sometimes you can create new "core" players thru development (new roles) and playing time!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:35 AM EST

    Not with the players we have, I think. Stiemsma may be half-decent, but a core player on a contender? Unlikely. But then again, he can't be worse than O'neal.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:36 AM EST

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    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now? : Sometimes you can create new "core" players thru development (new roles) and playing time!
    Posted by DaCeltics


    Stiemsma will not become an All-Star even if he starts, Bass is just a 6th man, Johnson has a long way to go, and Moore is not starter material.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:39 AM EST

    I am thinking more about the Lakers now and how they are closing in on championship #17 while we are just wilting up, looking old, and going back into another 22 year drought.

    dang it!!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:41 AM EST

    If a contender wants Ray Allen then trade Ray for a 1st round pick. Ray is still playing at a high level, he deserves better than this.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:48 AM EST

    I would trade Ray if it brings Dwight Howard, otherwise......hands off!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:52 AM EST

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    I would trade Ray if it brings Dwight Howard, otherwise......hands off!
    Posted by DaCeltics


    You're being selfish. Ray Allen deserves better than this. 

    Ray still has a lot more to give, he needs to be on a contender.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 10:53 AM EST

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    Nobody agrees with any of this?
    Posted by DaCeltics


     I agree with #5!!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:03 AM EST

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    Not with the players we have, I think. Stiemsma may be half-decent, but a core player on a contender? Unlikely. But then again, he can't be worse than O'neal.
    Posted by basketbert


    We should punt!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:03 AM EST

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    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now? :  I agree with #5!!
    Posted by kyceltic


    Cause you're one of the smart ones! LOL
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:04 AM EST

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    If a contender wants Ray Allen then trade Ray for a 1st round pick. Ray is still playing at a high level, he deserves better than this.
    Posted by Fiercest34


     I would like to see Ray play along side DRose, that may be enough to put the Bulls over the top!!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:06 AM EST

    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now?:
    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now? :  I would like to see Ray play along side DRose, that may be enough to put the Bulls over the top!!
    Posted by kyceltic



    For Joakim Noah?
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:14 AM EST

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    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now? : For Joakim Noah?
    Posted by DaCeltics


    Joakim Noah for Ray Allen? Ray Allen is 36 years old. Noah is a starting Center who's just 26 years old. Who are you kidding?
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:14 AM EST

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    I would trade Ray if it brings Dwight Howard, otherwise......hands off!
    Posted by DaCeltics


    Ray for DH? You delusional?

    Never, ever going to happen!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:19 AM EST

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    In Response to Re: What should the Celtics do now? : For Joakim Noah?
    Posted by DaCeltics


     Maybe Taj Gibson, or Ronnie Brewer and a #1!!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:20 AM EST

    I never suggested Ray was the principle character in either suggestion. I'm just saying if you trade Ray you had better bring something back of all-star potential.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:51 AM EST

    The Celtics are a runaway train picking up speed.  The solutions will do nothing as next season is when everything changes.  Ray for top value makes sense but don't get excited about what we might get back.  Next year is when the next era starts.  Let the train crash and the rebuilding can begin.

    It seems everyone has given up on Pierce but his contract is the only drawback we will be saddled with.  


     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 11:58 AM EST

    Doc should not let Pierce or Garnett play over 25 minutes until the playoffs.  Play the bench and see if lightning can strike this moribund team.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 12:05 PM EST


     We may as well hope Pierce can regain some of his abilities, because he is untradable with the contract Ainge gave him!!
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 12:22 PM EST

    KYceltic,
    But let Pierce play less. As you say we are stuck with him.  He may start to play better with less minutes.
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 12:24 PM EST

    It seems everyone has given up on Pierce but his contract is the only drawback we will be saddled with.  

    If Paul does not perform this year we could very well amnesty his contract and start over.  If someone wants Ray or KG for young players, picks, and/or expiring contracts then take it.  We are not playing like we are going to win this year, so might as well let the rebuilding start now...
     

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    Re: What should the Celtics do now?

    posted at 1/12/2012 12:27 PM EST

    First and foremost, the Celtics need to provide a stairmaster to Paul Pierce.

    Secondly, they need only worry about Cleveland who is tied with them for the 8th seed in the eastern conference.
     

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