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Title: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: JSD on February 18, 2013, 10:51:45 PM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.

Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: gpap on February 18, 2013, 10:53:45 PM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.

I think if that were the case, then Jordan and Bledsoe would likely go to Atlanta, not Boston.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: ScottHow on February 18, 2013, 10:54:43 PM
I wouldn't get too disgusted til the deadline. Odds say nothing will happen
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: GreenEnvy on February 18, 2013, 10:57:49 PM
How would we get all of them? What can LAC give ATL? I wouldn't trade KG, Pierce, and Green for Bledsoe, Smith, and Jordan, plus salaries would be hard to match up (Odom, Butler, Bass) would all need to be added, along with picks probably.


And yeah, KG could axe the entire deal, which I would pray he did.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: PhoSita on February 18, 2013, 10:58:10 PM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: jdz101 on February 18, 2013, 10:59:05 PM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.


It is going to be an interesting couple of days.

I reckon the trigger is going to be pulled this time. I'm not sure I'm gonna like it either.  :-[
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: ScottHow on February 18, 2013, 11:01:22 PM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Kane3387 on February 18, 2013, 11:04:22 PM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: jambr380 on February 18, 2013, 11:06:13 PM
There seem to be a few too many 'rumblings' this time to just be false rumors...if it does happen and we don't come away with at least Smith for Pierce and Jordan/Bledsoe for KG, then I will be pretty upset. I realize that there is a pretty huge split here with the loyalists compared to the progressives, but I think everybody will be disappointed if we don't come away with several very good young players who will make the rebuilding process much easier to swallow...
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: rondohondo on February 18, 2013, 11:09:02 PM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

Yup, jordan will be an expiring in 2 years, add bradley and sully who will still be on rookie contracts(i believe) plus picks.  Thats a lot of assets
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Kane3387 on February 18, 2013, 11:13:16 PM
There seem to be a few too many 'rumblings' this time to just be false rumors...if it does happen and we don't come away with at least Smith for Pierce and Jordan/Bledsoe for KG, then I will be pretty upset. I realize that there is a pretty huge split here with the loyalists compared to the progressives, but I think everybody will be disappointed if we don't come away with several very good young players who will make the rebuilding process much easier to swallow...

There is nothing wrong with the rebuild coinciding with LeBron's prime.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: nostar on February 18, 2013, 11:58:55 PM
If we can move Pierce for Smith I'll give one of you $10. There has to be one of our young assets involved or I don't see the point for ATL.

Along these lines would be perfect though:
http://basketball.realgm.com/tradechecker/saved_trade/6242721

Clips get Jordan and Pierce's expiring deal. Not sure they can get a better offer than Jordan and a big expiring for Smith. So far I've heard Nets with a Hump/Brooks trade and that is it.

We start the rebuild with a bang though. Smith and Bledsoe are big assets and Harris is a decent backup point that is expiring. I'm almost sure this is the best offer we'll see for our vets.

The Clippers get a massive upgrade at center and lose Bledsoe doing it. That's cheap if you ask me.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Mazingerz on February 19, 2013, 12:02:04 AM
That tonight's gonna be a good night. . .

Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: GreenEnvy on February 19, 2013, 12:06:05 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Evantime34 on February 19, 2013, 12:16:03 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?
Kevin Love would be my guess.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: GreenEnvy on February 19, 2013, 12:18:18 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?
Kevin Love would be my guess.

Love does not have the talent to turn a franchise around. He is not and will never be on the same level as Garnett.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Evantime34 on February 19, 2013, 12:20:45 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?
Kevin Love would be my guess.

Love does not have the talent to turn a franchise around. He is not and will never be on the same level as Garnett.
Yes but it won't take all of the Celtics assets to acquire him. Meaning they will be in a much better position going forward from now than they were before they acquired KG.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: GreenEnvy on February 19, 2013, 12:32:28 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?
Kevin Love would be my guess.

Love does not have the talent to turn a franchise around. He is not and will never be on the same level as Garnett.
Yes but it won't take all of the Celtics assets to acquire him. Meaning they will be in a much better position going forward from now than they were before they acquired KG.

How many teams are able to turn mid-tier talent into a HoFer? DA did it twice in the same offseason.

I wouldn't build my franchise in the likelihood that could happen again.

Nobody is blowing LAC away with offers for Bledsoe or Jordan (and his bad contract). Neither is ATL for Smith. They are not players worth blowing things up for. Someone like Curry or DMC you'd have to consider seriously, but not these names.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: erisred on February 19, 2013, 12:50:48 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?

More to the point, who will be playing the past of the super star closer that is, or was, Paul Pierce?


Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: GreenEnvy on February 19, 2013, 01:02:05 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?

More to the point, who will be playing the past of the super star closer that is, or was, Paul Pierce?

Many on here will tell you that's Rondo, but they can't admit to themselves he is really the guy that inbounds it to that type of player.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Kiorrik on February 19, 2013, 01:15:53 AM
Ainge's master plan: get LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Green.

You heard it here first.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: raynman on February 19, 2013, 01:21:21 AM
How many 'rumblings' were there before the Perkins trade happened?  ;D
I'm guessing we will be surprised again on the deadline... hopefully it would be positive..
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Kane3387 on February 19, 2013, 01:28:04 AM
How many 'rumblings' were there before the Perkins trade happened?  ;D
I'm guessing we will be surprised again on the deadline... hopefully it would be positive..

Tp
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: colincb on February 19, 2013, 01:41:16 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets
So what? These are not elite players and will not garner you elite assets in return.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: gpap on February 19, 2013, 01:52:21 AM
Ainge's master plan: get LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Green.

You heard it here first.

Wouldn't that be something?

If that happens, then someone owes you a beer (lol)
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: ozman on February 19, 2013, 04:10:32 AM
Ainge's master plan: get LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Green.

You heard it here first.

Wouldn't that be something?

If that happens, then someone owes you a beer (lol)

if this happens, and Kiorrik gets a beer. celtics fans all over the world would have to buy danny ainge a brewery
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: jdz101 on February 19, 2013, 05:01:58 AM
I love how all these serious reporters are digging up rumors during the important trade deadline period and celtics 'insider' sherrod breaks nothing.

Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: pearljammer10 on February 19, 2013, 08:13:32 AM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.

I think if that were the case, then Jordan and Bledsoe would likely go to Atlanta, not Boston.

Haha yeah this was my thought too...

Celtics trade Pierce and KG to the clips, we get Smith, Bledsoe and Jordan...And the Hawks get nothing!
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: pearljammer10 on February 19, 2013, 08:16:12 AM
If we can move Pierce for Smith I'll give one of you $10. There has to be one of our young assets involved or I don't see the point for ATL.

Along these lines would be perfect though:
http://basketball.realgm.com/tradechecker/saved_trade/6242721

Clips get Jordan and Pierce's expiring deal. Not sure they can get a better offer than Jordan and a big expiring for Smith. So far I've heard Nets with a Hump/Brooks trade and that is it.

We start the rebuild with a bang though. Smith and Bledsoe are big assets and Harris is a decent backup point that is expiring. I'm almost sure this is the best offer we'll see for our vets.

The Clippers get a massive upgrade at center and lose Bledsoe doing it. That's cheap if you ask me.

Im glad that trade fails on the trade checker...Cause me no likey.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: GreenEnvy on February 19, 2013, 08:19:19 AM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.

I think if that were the case, then Jordan and Bledsoe would likely go to Atlanta, not Boston.

Haha yeah this was my thought too...

Celtics trade Pierce and KG to the clips, we get Smith, Bledsoe and Jordan...And the Hawks get nothing!

Lol. I suppose they could get Odom's expiring, Melo, LAC draft pick, BOS draft pick? They'd have a lot of money to play with this summer (and up to 4 first round draft picks this year).

Don't think they'd go for that but I guess it's a possibility.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: slamtheking on February 19, 2013, 08:24:42 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets
So what? These are not elite players and will not garner you elite assets in return.
My thinking exactly.  When we got Ray and KG we had a #5 pick as well as 2 young players with lots of upside in Big Al and Gerald.  I just don't see being able to turn any of those players into a HOF-level player.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: scaryjerry on February 19, 2013, 09:05:43 AM
Clippers GM would deserve GM of the decade...what a heist....no interest in their young scrubs or josh Smith....rather watch our old hall of famers go out fighting for the green
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: scaryjerry on February 19, 2013, 09:07:54 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets

Exactly. That's what the 2007 5th overall pick (Green) and Delonte were. That's what Theo Ratliff's expiring deal, Al Jefferson, and Gerald Green were.

And who will be playing the part of Kevin Garnett next offseason? Or will that once in a generation talent be available in 2015? 2016? 2020? How long are you willing to wait?
Kevin Love would be my guess.

Love does not have the talent to turn a franchise around. He is not and will never be on the same level as Garnett.

Because the wolves were making the playoffs with kg? Oh wait they hadn't even made it in 4 seasons and kg only got past the first round once?!
Don't be so quick to pass judgment, not even Garnett could do much with that franchise outside of 2004
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Moranis on February 19, 2013, 09:28:30 AM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.
what exactly is Atlanta getting for Smith if Pierce and KG both go to the Clippers?
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Chris on February 19, 2013, 09:34:12 AM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.
what exactly is Atlanta getting for Smith if Pierce and KG both go to the Clippers?

Rainbows and lollipops. 
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: CoachBo on February 19, 2013, 09:36:04 AM
It always makes me laugh when people on this board continue to act like Ainge traded value for Garnett and Allen.

That's just not true, in any legitimate sense of the word, and to use that gross distortion to justify blowing this team up right now is a falsehood of the first order.

Garnett and Allen were available for pennies on the dollar. Ainge traded two things of value - the 5th pick in the draft, and to a lesser extent the one-horse pony that is Al Jefferson.

Ainge's genius was NOT in accumulating "assets," as so many like to dub the bags of trash we shipped out for Garnett and Allen - it was in being ready when two franchises were holding fire sales for HOFers.

Unless someone's got a couple of franchises at the ready to fire sale their own HOFers again, this notion that shipping out HOFers for guards who can't shoot, badly limited centers on overpriced contracts, et al. is about as illogical as you could possibly get.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: fairweatherfan on February 19, 2013, 09:38:12 AM
Garnett and Allen were available for pennies on the dollar. Ainge traded two things of value - the 5th pick in the draft, and to a lesser extent the one-horse pony that is Al Jefferson.

Expiring contracts have considerable value in today's NBA, especially for small-market teams like Minnesota and Seattle.  It's just balance sheet value instead of on-the-court value.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: ScottHow on February 19, 2013, 09:41:45 AM
Acquiring Bledsoe, Jordan, and Josh Smith would not be about fielding a contender.

Bledsoe - Bradley - Green - Smith - Jordan

That would indeed be a fun team to watch.  They'd probably defend fairly well but also have a really hard time scoring.

However, every one of those players (even Green, if he can live up to his 'potential') is a future trade asset.

Yes that's what I think fans aren't realizing. These moves would be about gathering assets
So what? These are not elite players and will not garner you elite assets in return.

So what's your plan then? Never do any move that doesn't hand over an elite player?
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Fafnir on February 19, 2013, 09:42:28 AM
Garnett and Allen were available for pennies on the dollar. Ainge traded two things of value - the 5th pick in the draft, and to a lesser extent the one-horse pony that is Al Jefferson.

Expiring contracts have considerable value in today's NBA, especially for small-market teams like Minnesota and Seattle.  It's just balance sheet value instead of on-the-court value.
Not to mention expiring contract + prospect + draft picks is pretty much the maximum value you can get for any player.

That same package is what landed CP3 and it landed KG. (Trades are very similar, Gordon/Jefferson + Kaman/Ratliff + picks + other players.

Lesser stars Ray Allen and Paul Gasol types generally don't get all of those elements.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Kane3387 on February 19, 2013, 09:44:14 AM
It always makes me laugh when people on this board continue to act like Ainge traded value for Garnett and Allen.

That's just not true, in any legitimate sense of the word, and to use that gross distortion to justify blowing this team up right now is a falsehood of the first order.

Garnett and Allen were available for pennies on the dollar. Ainge traded two things of value - the 5th pick in the draft, and to a lesser extent the one-horse pony that is Al Jefferson.

Ainge's genius was NOT in accumulating "assets," as so many like to dub the bags of trash we shipped out for Garnett and Allen - it was in being ready when two franchises were holding fire sales for HOFers.

Unless someone's got a couple of franchises at the ready to fire sale their own HOFers again, this notion that shipping out HOFers for guards who can't shoot, badly limited centers on overpriced contracts, et al. is about as illogical as you could possibly get.

Allen was 32 and coming off ankle surgery. He had 3 years left at 18 mill per. There is a reason he was had for "pennies on the dollar." He was an albatross on a team looking to build around KD.  Lol no one else was willing to pay what the Celtics were for his situation. Ainge was desperate. He had little leverage in a Pierce trade b/c after missing out on Oden and Kd it was obvious we were rebuilding and looking to move him if we were going to trade him. Allen was a huge risk!!! It's why we were able to move Wally instead of Theo.

KG was turning 31 and wanted another Max deal. After Minnesota had already paid him two they were fed up. Especially after missing the playoffs for three straight years. The only other competitive offer was Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum. Bynum at the time had shown nothing like the promise that Jefferson had. Green was still a prospect. But more importantly Odom had I believe 3 years left on his deal at 12-13 mill. He was not going to put you over the top and Minnesota was sick of paying money. They wanted Theo's expiring. They also wanted KG to go East.
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: Q_FBE on February 19, 2013, 11:21:05 AM
Ainge's master plan: get LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Green.

You heard it here first.

Ainge and at least 20 other GM's throughout the league. If there was any justice in the NBA, this would happen in Cleveland along with Greg Oden as your center. I could live with multiple Cleveland NBA championships.  ;)
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: pearljammer10 on February 19, 2013, 12:08:36 PM
Ainge's master plan: get LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in Green.

You heard it here first.

Wouldn't that be something?

If that happens, then someone owes you a beer (lol)

if this happens, and Kiorrik gets a beer. celtics fans all over the world would have to buy danny ainge a brewery

Chris Broussard? Is that you?!
Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: More Banners on February 19, 2013, 12:19:28 PM
It always makes me laugh when people on this board continue to act like Ainge traded value for Garnett and Allen.

That's just not true, in any legitimate sense of the word, and to use that gross distortion to justify blowing this team up right now is a falsehood of the first order.

Garnett and Allen were available for pennies on the dollar. Ainge traded two things of value - the 5th pick in the draft, and to a lesser extent the one-horse pony that is Al Jefferson.

Ainge's genius was NOT in accumulating "assets," as so many like to dub the bags of trash we shipped out for Garnett and Allen - it was in being ready when two franchises were holding fire sales for HOFers.

Unless someone's got a couple of franchises at the ready to fire sale their own HOFers again, this notion that shipping out HOFers for guards who can't shoot, badly limited centers on overpriced contracts, et al. is about as illogical as you could possibly get.

Coach, your posts are always so uplifting.

But what the heck is a one-horse pony?

As far as tricks go, Big Al has the post offense, a decent little 12-15 ft jumper, rebounding, and some shot blocking.  He can't move his feet on defense like he can on offense, but the kid has talent.  He might be overpaid, but he's not being paid for nothing.

He was considered the best low post player around under 30, and he went to be coached by McHale.  It was a pretty good move for a CTRL+ALT+DEL for Minny, which was going nowhere.

What teams are going nowhere and need a reboot?

With only Bradley left as a healthy, talented, rookie contract guy and no sizable expirings, and no high or lottery picks in the foreseeable future, we're definitely in a different position.  Getting HOF talent is quite unlikely.  Getting star talent isn't likely either, but Ainge has a knack for not letting things go.


Title: Re: I have a bad feeling... (Connecting the dots)
Post by: ssspence on February 19, 2013, 12:40:07 PM
That PP and KG are getting traded to the Clippers in a 3-way trade involving the Clippers, Hawks, Celtics...

We will get Josh Smith, Bledsoe and D. Jordan and post the worst ft% in the history of the NBA next season when Rondo is healthy.

I'm disgusted.
what exactly is Atlanta getting for Smith if Pierce and KG both go to the Clippers?

Rainbows and lollipops.

I actually think this concept solves a number of problems that exist with both the LAC and ATL rumors.

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine/?tradeId=bga2yjx

LAC gets more value for trading Jordan and Bledsoe. Atlanta gets a young asset in return for Smith, who is proving very hard to trade for equal value. The Cs get what they want -- Smith and Bledsoe -- while creating a justifiable 'no-trade' clause waivable scenario for PP and KG.