Celtics re-sign Cassell
The Celtics announced Monday that they have officially re-signed point guard Sam Cassell. The team did not disclose terms of the deal.
Cassell was present during the team's Media Day this afternoon in Waltham, wearing his No. 28 jersey. He greeted coach Doc Rivers with a huge hug when he arrived at the Celtics practice facility.
"It's going to take a lot to drag Sam Cassell away from the NBA," Rivers told reporters.
Cassell is a veteran of 15 NBA seasons. He averaged 7.6 points and 2.1 assists in 17 regular season games with the Celtics last season. Brought in as a veteran backup to Rajon Rondo, Cassell played his way out of Rivers' rotation during the playoffs. He played in just four games during the conference finals against Detroit and five games against the Lakers, averaging around 10 minutes per game. Cassell averaged 4.5 points per game during the playoffs, shooting 33 percent from the field and 21 percent from the three-point line.
"Sam hasn't relied on his speed for a long time," said Rivers. "He's old. But he's such a smart player that he can still be effective despite losing some athleticism."
Cassel has said that he would like to play one more season in Boston before joining the Celtics as an assistant coach.
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As much as everyone loves to hate on Sam I Am, I think this is a great signing, if nothing else than to continue the development of Rondo's game. There is a lot to be said for a veteran presence like Cassell practicing against Rondo each and every day.
I agree. there is also the development of Gabe Pruitt to be factored in here.
let's go, Celtics!
Yeah, exactly. Most people just look at what the players do during games. Most of the work is done at practice.
There's also alot to be said for an aging ball-hog who doesn't have much of an outside shot anymore.
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