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Celtics Basketball => Celtics Talk => Topic started by: hpantazo on December 16, 2012, 12:05:46 PM

Title: Why not Chris Douglas-Roberts?
Post by: hpantazo on December 16, 2012, 12:05:46 PM
I remember a few people on here were disappointed that we didn't draft him a few years ago, and he had some stretches where he looked like a very good scorer in the NBA. He's now available and tearing it up in the D-League. We have an empty roster spot and could use bench scoring, why don't we sign him to a minimum deal?
Title: Re: Why not Chris Douglas-Roberts?
Post by: Who on December 16, 2012, 12:09:57 PM
Because CDR would add absolutely nothing to the team.

The Celtics already have superior gunners in the backcourt with Jason Terry and Leandro Barbosa. And Courtney Lee gives them a much better defensive option and is the superior two way player. Neither Lee or CDR have the size to be good options as a quick forward.

There is no role here for him to fill. I would like to see CDR to latch onto another team though. He is a solid end of bench NBA player.
Title: Re: Why not Chris Douglas-Roberts?
Post by: gpap on December 16, 2012, 12:30:34 PM
Any chance Michael Douglas is available? ;)
Title: Re: Why not Chris Douglas-Roberts?
Post by: ssspence on December 16, 2012, 12:47:14 PM
If your going to sign a d-leaguer, sign Varnado. He solves an issue.

With no tongue in cheek at all, I believe you could sign him, throw him into every minute that Bass would otherwise play this season, and it would be a significant improvement to the Cs.

Title: Re: Why not Chris Douglas-Roberts?
Post by: moiso on December 16, 2012, 01:01:26 PM
Any chance Michael Douglas is available? ;)
He would add some charisma to this team.
Title: Re: Why not Chris Douglas-Roberts?
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on December 16, 2012, 02:47:30 PM
If your going to sign a d-leaguer, sign Varnado. He solves an issue.

With no tongue in cheek at all, I believe you could sign him, throw him into every minute that Bass would otherwise play this season, and it would be a significant improvement to the Cs.

I would love to have Varnado in this team. But honestly, i'd rather have Fab play first. Outside of agility, I think they are quite similar players, with the shot blocking and all. Fab is 3 inches taller though.

But if looks like he's a long ways to go from playing, I love the Jarvis Varnado idea.