Some observations:
- Pierce needs a vacation in the worst way! I also believe he knows of some deals that Ainge has on the table involving him. When he return from his break, if he hasn't already been traded, he needs to become our key 6th player and allow Green to start and flourish. This move will make the Celtics a faster and more athletic team and it would allow Pierce to stay fresh and become our gunner off the bench, like Jamal Crawford. This move also allows us keep Pierce fresh for end of games and it allows Green to defend opposing team's athletic small forwards.
- Should keeping Pierce not be in the cards and we are not blowing up the team, then a swap for Pau Gasol provides the Celtics with a few avantages like a big who is a premier low post scorer and a great rebounder - two of the team's primary weakneses. On this team he would get 20 shots up and probably average 23 pts and 11 boards.
- Avery Bradley, unfortunately should be resting his ribs right now and not be playing. A poor record makes you do desperate things like this and not rest our veterans.
- Courtney Lee in the last few weeks has been playing so well and a complete game! His stock value must have gone up considerably and he may become an important piece in obtaining Reddick, if you believe the rumours.
- If management decides to blow it up, don't be surprised to not only see Pierce go but also Rondo. Rajon has proven this season in my eyes that he is a very good player, however, his play doesn't transcend the team and therefore he is unable to lift the team by himself to success and a winning record. Rondo is like a good lubricant - he makes all the moving parts smoother and more efficient. He is unfortunately not the engine we need hoped he would become with the exception for a handful of games.
- One thing is for sure, never a boring moment with this team.