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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #30 on: July 13, 2008, 11:23:06 AM »

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Well I for one think it would be a great idea to bring back one of the greatest celtics 3-pt men (behind walter mccarty) for a cheap price.

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2008, 11:38:37 AM »

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It is summer, I am bored, I haven't posted for a while, so.....here goes....I would rather keep Scalabrine than bring back Walker.   Maybe this thread will reach four pages?   :-\
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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2008, 11:49:27 AM »

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Clifford Ray can work on his conditioning, and teach him to use post moves.

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #33 on: July 13, 2008, 12:26:23 PM »

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Antoine can still play, he just needs consistent minutes....which he won't get here in Boston.

I hear the Clippers need a "Big Man"....they should trade for Toine.

It could be BD to Tippy for 3's on the West Side....

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2008, 12:34:58 PM »

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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #35 on: July 13, 2008, 12:43:42 PM »

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Clifford Ray can work on his conditioning, and teach him to use post moves.


when antoine is willing to go into to the post, he actually has a few post moves - and his little half hook has a quick release, it can be a weapon

I think many of us fondly remember when Walker was traded back here, from Atlanta, how well he played because he was enthusiastic, motivated and played with his back to the basket in the post - it was a thing of beauty - can he replicate that, or will he fall into old habits? I'd go with old habits at this point in his career, but I think the glowing hope that he can replicate his previous awesomeness brings some nostalgia to our hearts

Or you can just hate him, as half of the board does...either way
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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #36 on: July 13, 2008, 12:44:59 PM »

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It is summer, I am bored, I haven't posted for a while, so.....here goes....I would rather keep Scalabrine than bring back Walker.   Maybe this thread will reach four pages?   :-\
I don't know why Antoine Walkers name is mentioned over & over
he isn't as good as davis, powe OR SCAL

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #37 on: July 13, 2008, 02:56:39 PM »

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"Toine's lustre FINAllY wearing off'?" Well, I wont comment on this one. lololol. Does "lustre" mean what I think it means? lololololololol. Like Blount's lustre?????? At least we are having a laugh during this excruciating wait about what will finally happen with Possey.   
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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #38 on: July 13, 2008, 03:03:01 PM »

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It is summer, I am bored, I haven't posted for a while, so.....here goes....I would rather keep Scalabrine than bring back Walker.   Maybe this thread will reach four pages?   :-\
I don't know why Antoine Walkers name is mentioned over & over
he isn't as good as davis, powe OR SCAL

that's just not nice, to say he's not as good as Scal...

a couple of lines from games this year: I don't think Scal could do this one his best day:

Vs. Denver 24 pts, 5 rebounds - 9/17 shooting 4/8 from 3pt
vs. Ind.   23 pts, 5 rebounds - 7/15 shooting, 6/10 from 3pt
vs. GSW    26 pts, 10 rebounds - 10/15 shooting, 4/7 from 3pt

he still has some game left, and did ok in a very limited role in Minn. He's better than scal
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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #39 on: July 13, 2008, 03:20:55 PM »

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I love these Antoine threads.  No other player is such a divisive  issue on this board. Even when he was playing the best ball of his career people were split on him. A lot of it came down to if you liked the wiggle a lot. The old school basketball purists didn't like his on court antics saying they detracted from the game. The new school people thought the way it brought the attention of the crowd had a great entertainment value. The way he shot 3's upset basketball purists who want their fours under the hoop. The youngsters grew up in a generation where everyone likes to shoot threes.

In my opinion what can't be argued is his love of the Boston Celtics. IMO he always cared about winning and more importantly cared about the Boston Celtics winning. The man bleeds green and if we can get him at the min, have him come in as the 12th man where anything he gives us is a bonus why not bring him back?
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Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #40 on: July 13, 2008, 04:16:39 PM »

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If we lose Posey and we have to give a guy 25 minutes, I'd rather give it to Toine than a player like Scal.

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #41 on: July 14, 2008, 10:03:59 AM »

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If we lose Posey and we have to give a guy 25 minutes, I'd rather give it to Toine than a player like Scal.

I'd agree with that.  However, as much as I loved Toine in the past and as much as I'm freaking out about the possibility of Posey leaving, I think Danny will be able to acquire enough talent via free agency to prevent Scalabrine from getting 25 mpg. 

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #42 on: July 14, 2008, 10:29:07 AM »

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It is summer, I am bored, I haven't posted for a while, so.....here goes....I would rather keep Scalabrine than bring back Walker.   Maybe this thread will reach four pages?   :-\
I don't know why Antoine Walkers name is mentioned over & over
he isn't as good as davis, powe OR SCAL

that's just not nice, to say he's not as good as Scal...

a couple of lines from games this year: I don't think Scal could do this one his best day:

Vs. Denver 24 pts, 5 rebounds - 9/17 shooting 4/8 from 3pt
vs. Ind.   23 pts, 5 rebounds - 7/15 shooting, 6/10 from 3pt
vs. GSW    26 pts, 10 rebounds - 10/15 shooting, 4/7 from 3pt

he still has some game left, and did ok in a very limited role in Minn. He's better than scal
In walkers prime he was not a good defender, somehow and I'm really not sure Scal has shown to defend.  Scal is not me shoot first sort of guy, he does whatever the team needs.
If we lose Posey and we have to give a guy 25 minutes, I'd rather give it to Toine than a player like Scal.

I'd agree with that.  However, as much as I loved Toine in the past and as much as I'm freaking out about the possibility of Posey leaving, I think Danny will be able to acquire enough talent via free agency to prevent Scalabrine from getting 25 mpg. 
Scal would never get the 25 mpg, tony allen should be getting some sf minutes, powe and davis will be getting more minutes.  I assume we are talking about walker as one of the last guys off the bench , correct?

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #43 on: July 14, 2008, 10:33:28 AM »

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I don't think Toine would be down for being one of the last guys off the bench. He probably still thinks he's a premier 3-pt shooter.

Re: Is Antoine a valid option?
« Reply #44 on: July 14, 2008, 10:41:07 AM »

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I don't think Toine would be down for being one of the last guys off the bench. He probably still thinks he's a premier 3-pt shooter.

That should be one of any teams biggest fears when signing Antoine.  Antoine is also an overrated rebounder.  A lot of his rebounds are from his own misses. :-\
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