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Who Do The Celtics Sign With The Minimum To Fill Out Roster?

Andrew Bogut
28 (28.3%)
Lavoy Allen
8 (8.1%)
Tony Allen
4 (4%)
Thomas Robinson
28 (28.3%)
Gerald Green
1 (1%)
Shabazz Muhammad
2 (2%)
Boris Diaw
6 (6.1%)
Tyler Zeller
7 (7.1%)
No One
11 (11.1%)
Other Or Via Trade For Someone Else (Comment Below!)
4 (4%)

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Offline Phantom255x

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My Guess? Thomas Robinson.

Obviously has some red flags but lets be honest, most of these guys do. He's averaged around 5-6 rebounds for every 15 minutes he plays and is certainly capable of grabbing more boards with more minutes. Hasn't played with a great coach besides Terry Stotts of Portland, and his last two teams were tanking teams with bad-to-mediocre coaches as well (Lakers, Nets).

Could be a bruiser along with Baynes off the bench, and another one of Stevens' reclamation projects. The best part is that he's young (26 y/o) and electric inside the paint. Could be another "chip on his shoulder" kind of guy who can overachieve and help us out in dealing with the likes of Mr. Kardashian and Marcin Gortat among others, especially in playoffs. Also, Robinson had a 28.1% defensive rebounding rate, and the top guy for the C's last season was Kelly Olynyk at 20.1% LOL.

With Zizic now gone to Cleveland, C's need another depth big and Robinson would be a great fit. Normally I'd say Bogut but at this point, he's just very injury prone with glass for legs. A lot more riskier than Robinson now IMHO.

What do you guys think?
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there have been a number of these threads.  not sure we really need another.  I voted other, but it was more because I'd personally take a flyer on Chris Bosh, though I don't really think Ainge will. 
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there have been a number of these threads.  not sure we really need another.  I voted other, but it was more because I'd personally take a flyer on Chris Bosh, though I don't really think Ainge will.

Oh there has? My bad. I actually haven't been on much the last 3-4 days as I was away on vacation so probably missed a bunch of these  :P

And I just don't think Bosh is an option anymore.
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I think our goals better align with Bogut, who after injuries could be looking to ride out his career with multiple short-term contracts, one or two years. If we sign him to a one-year contract and draft a big next season where the prospects are much better and more in line with the timeline of this team.

If healthy, he's a starter quality big that defends the paint and passes well. That flexibility to push Horford to the 4 in spells is invaluable based on potential frontcourt size issues when we match up with bigger teams.

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I think our goals better align with Bogut, who after injuries could be looking to ride out his career with multiple short-term contracts, one or two years. If we sign him to a one-year contract and draft a big next season where the prospects are much better and more in line with the timeline of this team.

If healthy, he's a starter quality big that defends the paint and passes well. That flexibility to push Horford to the 4 in spells is invaluable based on potential frontcourt size issues when we match up with bigger teams.

To me it's the injury risk that concerns me the most, but I agree with everything here. Plus, Bogut has the veteran experience and championship experience (like Irving), and that could really help this team too.
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I think our goals better align with Bogut, who after injuries could be looking to ride out his career with multiple short-term contracts, one or two years. If we sign him to a one-year contract and draft a big next season where the prospects are much better and more in line with the timeline of this team.

If healthy, he's a starter quality big that defends the paint and passes well. That flexibility to push Horford to the 4 in spells is invaluable based on potential frontcourt size issues when we match up with bigger teams.



Well said, I'm for rolling the dice with Bogut too, just keep fingers crossed. If he can stay healthy, he actually moves the needle a bit.

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I'd sign Bogut... to a 10 day contract.  I used to really like him but at this point I think it would be a waste.

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Bogut

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Bogut would be good but he's made of glass. I think on this list I'd go with Lavoy Allen. He's a good role player that knows what he's supposed to be doing. His game is like Morris' game.

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Hopefully Robinson. I think he'd be a great end of the bench option for us.

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Bogut is absolutely perfect. He checks every box for what the Celtics need with that final roster spot. But his injury concerns are just too much.

Thomas Robinson is the next best candidate I've seen.
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I'm glad a couple others joined in voting "no one".  The flexibility could be helpful to either sign someone or make a trade during the season.  You don't know which is a position-of-need if you don't know who will under-perform or get hurt.

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I voted no one because I think that's what Danny will do, but I have always thought Lavoy Allen was a very good bench player that can give you quality minutes near the end of your rotation. If Ainge signed him I would be happy. Just think he is going to leave his options open.

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I go with Bogut. Sorry for the double post.
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tiago splitter if healthly, has had good defensive numbers in the league