Should the Celtics org un-retire some numbers?

[Tr1boy]

Interesting article

http://axelrodsports.com/2011/03/03/the-boston-celtics-need-to-un-retire-some-numbers/

Basically claims , lets keep Russell, Bird and now Pierce numbers retired. But as for many others who were amazing celtics but not , like the three guys above, maybe its time to let the numbers be used.

I mean if you look at the retired number list, there are like no number open in the teens. Its crazy.

I think they should un retire some numbers now (though i'm not sure how they would go about doing it, without offending) and let it be used. If not now, 200-300 years from now, something has to give

[D.o.s.]

Absolutely not.

[Tr1boy]

Absolutely not.

I understand where your coming from. But Dennis Johnson shouldn't have his number retired.  If any non mvp guys should have their numbers retired, would be those part of that ridiculous string of championship wins, like Cousy etc.

And tell me what your fix is, in 300 years when there will be barely any numbers remaining for a player to use??  (extreme example). Celtics will get to this problem faster than any other org probably also (unless you don't care). And i'm against numbers going past 100, bc thats just ridiculous imo

[Lucky17]

I'd rather that Celtic players resort to wearing numbers in the 50s and 60s than clear the rafters of history.

At least all those numbers are all former Celtics'. I still can't believe the first number retired by the Miami Heat was Michael Jordan's.

[rondoallaturca]

If there are 101 numbers to choose from, and we've retired 20.

That means there are still 80 numbers for 15 people to choose from.

I think we're fine. Worrying about something that really won't be an issue for another few hundred years is downright silly.

[CelticBalla32]

Absolutely not.

I understand where your coming from. But Dennis Johnson shouldn't have his number retired.  If any non mvp guys should have their numbers retired, would be those part of that ridiculous string of championship wins, like Cousy etc.

And tell me what your fix is, in 300 years when there will be barely any numbers remaining for a player to use??  (extreme example). Celtics will get to this problem faster than any other org probably also (unless you don't care). And i'm against numbers going past 100, bc thats just ridiculous imo

Let's worry about this 300 years from now.

[Tr1boy]

If there are 101 numbers to choose from, and we've retired 20.

That means there are still 80 numbers for 15 people to choose from.

I think we're fine. Worrying about something that really won't be an issue for another few hundred years is downright silly.

no doubt, its an extreme thought. And something we don't have to worry about. But just for fun, i wonder what will happen when the time comes.

For me i can see both arguments. Org/history comes 1st or players pref/reason come first.

Some people are really sentimental as to what numbers they would like to use when they play a game.  Some players are so into this , that they are willing to pay thousands of dollars to buy numbers from players already using them. It could mean celtics losing out on key FA's bc of this matter alone, regardless of how silly it might sound. 

[D.o.s.]

Absolutely not.

I understand where your coming from. But Dennis Johnson shouldn't have his number retired.  If any non mvp guys should have their numbers retired, would be those part of that ridiculous string of championship wins, like Cousy etc.

And tell me what your fix is, in 300 years when there will be barely any numbers remaining for a player to use??  (extreme example). Celtics will get to this problem faster than any other org probably also (unless you don't care). And i'm against numbers going past 100, bc thats just ridiculous imo

The idea that you'd unretire a number just so some anonymous future Celtic will have to be spared the indignity of having a high number on his jersey is fundamentally offensive to me as a Celtics fan.

These guys make, at the lowest, hundreds of thousands of dollars for playing a children's game. If your number is that important to you, get it inked on your forearm or something.

[Big_Matt34]

Let's worry about this 300 years from now.

He lives! Agreed btw, it would be ridiculous. Even if they have too many numbers retired, which can be debated, would be disrespectful to unretire them. Can you imagine the Celts going to Dennis Johnsons family, and telling them they are going to unretire his number?

Incoming players can deal with it.

[southshorematt]

without a doubt WE NEED TO. it's embarrassing how many average players have their numbers retired.

You people don't understand the modern age NBA player would rather have the jersey number they prefer over having all the history hanging above them and wearing an ugly jersey number like 57.

CORNY

[D.o.s.]

without a doubt WE NEED TO. it's embarrassing how many average players have their numbers retired.

You people don't understand the modern age NBA player would rather have the jersey number they prefer over having all the history hanging above them and wearing an ugly jersey number like 57.

CORNY

No, I understand the notion and the sentiment.

IJDGAF.

[guava_wrench]

We should switch to hex numbers.

[Mean Gerald Green]

without a doubt WE NEED TO. it's embarrassing how many average players have their numbers retired.

You people don't understand the modern age NBA player would rather have the jersey number they prefer over having all the history hanging above them and wearing an ugly jersey number like 57.

CORNY

Oh man, I didn't understand that. I really feel terrible for all the professional basketball players now. Maybe we can provide some compensation by letting them play a sport for millions of dollars..

[Mean Gerald Green]

Let's worry about this 300 years from now.

He lives! Agreed btw, it would be ridiculous. Even if they have too many numbers retired, which can be debated, would be disrespectful to unretire them. Can you imagine the Celts going to Dennis Johnsons family, and telling them they are going to unretire his number?

Incoming players can deal with it.

Absolutely. There is no other argument to this.

[Big_Matt34]

Oh man, I didn't understand that. I really feel terrible for all the professional basketball players now. Maybe we can provide some compensation by letting them play a sport for millions of dollars..

Shenanigans. TP btw.