Marbury says he has a verbal agreement with the C's

JE · Jan 26, 2009

... but the Knicks won't let him out.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3860891

Stephon Marbury said the Boston Celtics have expressed a firm commitment to sign the exiled New York Knicks point guard who hasn't played since last April, according to Monday's editions of the New York Post.

Marbury's comments confirm an ESPN.com report on Jan. 1 that Celtics management is intent on signing him if he can reach a buyout agreement with the Knicks.

According to the Post, Marbury complained the Knicks have not agreed to buy out his contract because they don't want him contributing to a championship run with the Celtics.

Marbury told the Post the Knicks were playing "kids games," and "It's got to be personal."

"The question to be asked to the Knicks is: Are they fearful for me playing for another Eastern Conference team?" Marbury said, according to the paper. "My thing is, they shouldn't be fearful. They're trying to get under the cap for 2010. They shouldn't be worried about me."
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If that is true, I hope everyone in Knicks management drowns in raw sewage.

JE · Jan 26, 2009

In somewhat related news, the boys in Greece seem to prefer Jannero Pargo over Marbury.

NEW YORK -- The flirtation between Stephon Marbury and the Greek club Olympiacos appeared to end Friday, with a new twist to the story blowing in from Moscow.
Olympiacos is pursuing former NBA guard Jannero Pargo, who was expected to secure his release from Dynamo Moscow before the end of the weekend, sources told ESPN.com. At least three NBA teams and two Euroleague teams were in the bidding for Pargo, whose value in Europe is actually higher than Marbury's because teams have already seen him play this season -- and because he can be signed to a contract before Euroleague final 16 rosters are due Monday and Tuesday.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3855139

44Thrilla · Jan 26, 2009

A source close to the situation has said there has been absolutely no verbal commitment between the Celtics [team stats] and disgruntled New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury.

The source went on to say the two sides have spoken (the Knicks gave Marbury permission to talk with other clubs), and that the Celts would definitely like to add him under the right circumstances. However, the club is not prepared to give him major playing time.
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http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...eltics:_No_‘commitment’_with_Stephon_Marbury/

Mamba · Jan 26, 2009

Do Boston fans want Marbury? He is a career loser for the most part.

Celtic Fan · Jan 27, 2009

I don't want him anywhere near our team, but others have pointed out that he's a low risk addition. If he signs for the vet minimum and acts up, cut his ass so fast.

Master Shake · Jan 27, 2009

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