Brent Barry, Sam I Am (if he's available), Flip Murray, Magloire, Randy Livingston.

These are the names I've heard alot.
Out of these options, I think it's obvious that they should stay away from Flip Murray. Hopefully Ray Allen tells Ainge that he's an idiot. Barry would be a solid backup at the point but I suppose they'd rather have Sam. Perkins is a disappointment (somewhat) and getting some productivity out of Magloire would be great. I'm skeptical on Magloire though as he reminds of Kandiazz.

They have two needs, which filled, could lead them to at least the Eastern Conference Finals.

- Backup PG
- Backup \"Big\"


Who fills these holes? There isn't much available. Cassell's probably the best option, but I think he could harm the chemistry, especially with that cheap shot he gave Rondo a few weeks back in Boston.

PJ Brown? He's stated that he wants to remain retired.

Brent Barry wouldn't be a bad option, provided they can't get either of the first two players.

P.S. Flip Murray is easily the worst possible addition of all the guys you listed. He'd be a terrible fit (and he sucks.)

Few thoughts to Barry:

1. Isn't he injured? Injured in a way that the smart Spurs decided to drop him because they thought he wouldn't make it back to 100% for the Playoffs?

2. And even if he was back to 100% before the Playoffs started, didn't the unbelievably smart Spurs create just enough space under the cap with the Kurt Thomas trade that they would be able to sign a solid veteran pickup from waivers / buyouts without hitting the lux tax? Someone like...say Brent barry?


IMO, chances Barry will in any way end up with the Celtics are below zero.

And Magloire? Sure, he was an All Star...sure, he ruled in one of my (older) NBA live games...sure, I've read many kind words over him in the past few years whenever he was changing teams...but the factor he was changing teams so often just proves to me that he' grossly overrated. Don't think he'd help the Cs much ... on the other hand, he IS of legit size and it can never hurt (you ) to throw additional six fouls on the opposing top big. And if they can't or simply don't want to sign Cassell - although I think he wouldn't need more than 2 mins to get things sorted out with Rondo - Magloire would be the pickup from the above named that made the most sense to me. Livingston anf Murray aren't worth consideration and I'm agree with CW that P.J. can't be lured out of retirement.

Still think they should have tried harder to beat the Spurs to Damon Stoudemire, though.


EDIT: Just remebered HOW MUCH I would have loved if Reggie would have decided to try a comeback with the Cs. He was for long my co-favorite player and will always be. How cool would that have been - sub out Ray Allen (deadly shooter), sub in Miller (deadly shooter). But I highly respect his decision. Only makes me love him more. There are too many greats already who have tainted their legacy with one comeback try too many...

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but I think the need for another PG is bigger. Rondo is turning into a very good player, but isn't a 40 min per game player, nor should he be. Cassell very well could spell him for 15 minutes a game. I am not ready to buy into the fact that he'd hurt the chemistry. With the Wolves, he hurt us as the veteran leader who had just lead us in the playoffs. In Boston he'll be just another cog in the machine, one that wouldn't hesitate to sit him because they've strolled along quite nicely without him.

A backup big is necessary as well, but not as pressing. Every championship team has at least a minor hole they can mask a bit. Perk is perhaps a bit above average defensively (At times), is an ok rebounder, and hustles. Powe, although undersized, is very skilled and reminds me of a Udonis Haslem sort of player. Big Baby is like Craig Smith...but better. He's a bit under utilized as I see it. Then you have Pollard and Scal...Pollard used to be pretty good at banging. Scal used to be good in high school...So maybe Magloire is worth a try? Maybe not. Probably doesn't matter either way.

P.S. Rondo's patented fake behind the back pass for a layup is hilarious, especially when he uses it to make Anthony Carter fall.

daddyfatsax wrote:
I dunno if \"hilarious\" is the right word... more like \"awesome.\" I'm a big fan of it. It's pretty sweet.

It's hilarious because it works EVERY TIME despite that fact that you know he's gonna do it. If it's him and I at the basket I know he's NEVER passing it behind his back. I don't know if I've seen a behind the back pass from him...

Although I do think Bassy is turning out to be a good player, if only we'd have snagged Rondo...

daddyfatsax wrote:
Ahhh gotcha. Makes sense.

Yeah, I'm glad we didn't buy that pick from Phoenix... or just draft Rondo ourselves. (Insert eye roll here.)

At least we (that's basically: me) don't need to worry about Magloire going to the C's. He's clogging Dallas' roster now...obviously, their need for a big man was much higher than that of the Celtics after trading Diop to NJ who, as that seems whon't be bought out to return like they thought to do with Stack.

But since Magloire has initially been waived by the Nets...it doesn't make that much of a difference, does it...at least technically, not player wise, I mean !