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Title: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: badshar on February 05, 2013, 06:48:03 PM: Say we win the title this year, what's next?

Do we want to and should we blow it up in the off-season? Should we add a couple of pieces assuming KG doesn't retire and Pierce opts out of his contract and returns on a cheaper deal?

How do you react?

For me, I would be more confused than ever. First, we want to blow it because we have no faith in the team. Then all of a sudden they win it all. Now what? Its clear what we as fans say if not always true. So we don't blow it up?

What are your thoughts/comments/opinions?
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: LooseCannon on February 05, 2013, 06:53:39 PM: I react by suggesting this team should be one of the favorites for next season.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: bfrombleacher on February 05, 2013, 06:58:38 PM: I have a feeling this thread is going to end up being another one of those "bash the team" threads.

I think as long as this team shows a certain amount of promise, the core is staying together.

Keeping the core together was not the reason the franchise fell into irrelevance 20 years ago. It was misfortune. 2 absurd, tragic deaths.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: get_banners on February 05, 2013, 06:58:47 PM: I wouldn't think about anything for a few weeks, because it would be insane if we win a title this year...not that I don't think we have the talent, but it would be pretty shocking. If we're in the hunt, that means our young players (Lee, Green, Bradley) would have really stepped up, so I don't see many changes needing to be made.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: Surferdad on February 05, 2013, 06:59:55 PM: Do you really want to know? Really, honestly, is this on your mind now? Why?
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: Celtics18 on February 05, 2013, 09:07:19 PM: Easy. If we win it all this year . . . run it back.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: KGs Knee on February 05, 2013, 09:12:01 PM: Quote from: bfrombleacher on February 05, 2013, 06:58:38 PM
Keeping the core together was not the reason the franchise fell into irrelevance 20 years ago. It was misfortune. 2 absurd, tragic deaths.

That, terrible cap management (which was partially due to the 2 deaths), and horrendous drafting.

Ainge, for all his warts, seems to have a good grasp on managing the cap properly, and is pretty good at drafting.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: KGs Knee on February 05, 2013, 09:13:18 PM: As to the question in the OP.

Celebrate?
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: Smokeeye123 on February 05, 2013, 09:30:50 PM: Well if we win the title this year I'll probably go crazy celebrating!

...Then I'll wake up and remember to lay off the sleeping meds.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: Cman on February 05, 2013, 09:52:48 PM: Easy:
1. Celebrate
2. Start thinking about the draft and offseason.
3. Consider writing a thank you letter to DA.
4. Celebrate.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: Roy H. on February 05, 2013, 09:57:32 PM: Quote from: Celtics18 on February 05, 2013, 09:07:19 PM
Easy. If we win it all this year . . . run it back.

Yeah.

I think if we did win, there would be a lot of calls to move Rondo, since the perception would be that we didn't "need" him.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: slamtheking on February 05, 2013, 10:04:43 PM: Quote from: Cman on February 05, 2013, 09:52:48 PM
Easy:
1. Celebrate
2. Start thinking about the draft and offseason.
3. Consider writing a thank you letter to DA.
4. Celebrate.
sounds like a solid plan to me
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: lightspeed5 on February 05, 2013, 10:08:21 PM: Quote from: badshar on February 05, 2013, 06:48:03 PM
Say we win the title this year, what's next?

Do we want to and should we blow it up in the off-season? Should we add a couple of pieces assuming KG doesn't retire and Pierce opts out of his contract and returns on a cheaper deal?

How do you react?

For me, I would be more confused than ever. First, we want to blow it because we have no faith in the team. Then all of a sudden they win it all. Now what? Its clear what we as fans say if not always true. So we don't blow it up?

What are your thoughts/comments/opinions?
opt out and returning on a cheaper deal? what fantasy world do you live in?
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: ScottHow on February 05, 2013, 10:20:23 PM: That would be a wonderful problem to have.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: CelticConcourse on February 05, 2013, 10:46:51 PM: Getting a little ahead of ourselves now, are we?

I would think about the last run with PP and KG, then a little in the future for that core if Rondo/Bradley/Green/Sully/Melo and maybe I'd extend Barbosa!
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: guava_wrench on February 05, 2013, 10:51:55 PM: I would buy the team with my winnings from the 1 billion dollar lottery I won.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: PhoSita on February 06, 2013, 04:48:24 AM: I would give up ever trying to make predictions or give analysis about basketball ever again because the NBA doesn't make sense anymore.

Either that, or I'd start going to church every Sunday because it's clear God is a Celtics fan (in this scenario every major star on every opposing team suffers a season-ending injury).
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: jdz101 on February 06, 2013, 05:41:08 AM: I would drink many many beers.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: crimson_stallion on February 06, 2013, 05:44:35 AM: I'd trade Rondo for a young guy with huge upside - either a scoring SF/SG or a very talented PF/C who can take over for Pierce / KG once they retire.

I really think Pierce is ourost important offensive player and KG our most important defensive player. If we Lose both at the same time (which we will when they retire) then I think we are totally screwed.

Maybe a deal of Rondo and another for Hortford and Teague or something of that nature. Or Smith and Teague.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: Celtics4ever on February 06, 2013, 07:16:32 AM: I don't think it's going to happen at some point the wheels will fall off the wagon.
Title: Re: What happens if we win a title this year? What's next?
Post by: CelticConcourse on February 06, 2013, 07:27:23 AM: Quote from: Celtics4ever on February 06, 2013, 07:16:32 AM
I don't think it's going to happen at some point the wheels will fall off the wagon.

After the season they can fall all they want