I deeply think that this starting 5 would be great: C - Chris Mihm PF - Raef Lafrentz SF - Ricky Davis SG - Paul Pierce PG - Jiri Welsh 6th - Walter Mc Carty 7th - Vin Baker 8th - Mike James 9th - Marcus Banks 10th - Kendrick Perkins When the big guys will be ready and not injuried anymore, they could be dangerous because they both have range, and by the way, space will be created for the "slashers brothers", Davis & Pierce. I would go with Jiri as a starting point guard because he can handle the ball pretty well, and Davis & Pierce could help him to do so in this big guard config -think about the Bulls with Harper-Jordan-Pippen - On the bench, James, Baker and Mc Carty would be excellent backups. + the development of the 2 draft picks (Banks + Perkins) could be interesting.
I actually like that roster but, Mike James has been playing well lately and should be starting at least for now. And with Raef injured Vin has been playing PF. Also you forgot Marc Blount who has been a good shot blocker for them so far. But I really like this lineup that allows their three best scorers to play together.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Dom_Sensei:</div><div class="quote_post">I deeply think that this starting 5 would be great: C - Chris Mihm PF - Raef Lafrentz SF - Ricky Davis SG - Paul Pierce PG - Jiri Welsh 6th - Walter Mc Carty 7th - Vin Baker 8th - Mike James 9th - Marcus Banks 10th - Kendrick Perkins When the big guys will be ready and not injuried anymore, they could be dangerous because they both have range, and by the way, space will be created for the "slashers brothers", Davis & Pierce. I would go with Jiri as a starting point guard because he can handle the ball pretty well, and Davis & Pierce could help him to do so in this big guard config -think about the Bulls with Harper-Jordan-Pippen - On the bench, James, Baker and Mc Carty would be excellent backups. + the development of the 2 draft picks (Banks + Perkins) could be interesting.</div> Actually i would suggest this as a starting lineup: C Lafrentz PF Vin Baker Sf Ricky Davis SG Pierce Pg Mike James the rest are the bench
I've used both lineups in NBA Live and Dom's is much better at scoring and Kobe's is much better defensively
Ok, I was talking about this with some friends. We have reached the conclusion that Paul Pierce is overrated. The shots he used to make, the big ones that made opponents wish they'd never taken their eyes off of him, he doesn't hit those anymore. Something is missing from his game, and it may never return. So, for next year, the Celts should sign Kobe and trade Pierce. They should try to get somebody really good like Jermaine 'ONeal for him. Then they can satisfy Kobe's need of being the head honcho, and they have a good chance of satisfying fans' need of a championship. Anyone think it could happen?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BigMemo:</div><div class="quote_post">Ok, I was talking about this with some friends. We have reached the conclusion that Paul Pierce is overrated. The shots he used to make, the big ones that made opponents wish they'd never taken their eyes off of him, he doesn't hit those anymore. Something is missing from his game, and it may never return. So, for next year, the Celts should sign Kobe and trade Pierce. They should try to get somebody really good like Jermaine 'ONeal for him. Then they can satisfy Kobe's need of being the head honcho, and they have a good chance of satisfying fans' need of a championship. Anyone think it could happen?</div> Are you watching the games, do you see what the defense does to him? The thing he's missing that he won't get back is Antoine Walker, he's the same player as last season and the season before. There's no way they're getting Kobe or trading Pierce. There's no way the Celtics could afford both Kobe and JO anyway, at least with Baker's contract still on their roster. He's still scoring in the fourth quarter, but he has no one to take the load off him, he still hits his shots and he's one of two players averaging 20,6,6. What were you expecting from him, find me someone playing better in the East on a consistent basis all season.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BC:</div><div class="quote_post">Are you watching the games, do you see what the defense does to him? The thing he's missing that he won't get back is Antoine Walker, he's the same player as last season and the season before. There's no way they're getting Kobe or trading Pierce. There's no way the Celtics could afford both Kobe and JO anyway, at least with Baker's contract still on their roster. He's still scoring in the fourth quarter, but he has no one to take the load off him, he still hits his shots and he's one of two players averaging 20,6,6. What were you expecting from him, find me someone playing better in the East on a consistent basis all season.</div> I totally agree with you. What Paul needs is another big scorer to take the load off of him offensively. That might be one of the reasons why he supported the Ricky Davis trade.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BC:</div><div class="quote_post">Are you watching the games, do you see what the defense does to him? The thing he's missing that he won't get back is Antoine Walker, he's the same player as last season and the season before. There's no way they're getting Kobe or trading Pierce. There's no way the Celtics could afford both Kobe and JO anyway, at least with Baker's contract still on their roster. He's still scoring in the fourth quarter, but he has no one to take the load off him, he still hits his shots and he's one of two players averaging 20,6,6. What were you expecting from him, find me someone playing better in the East on a consistent basis all season.</div> No, we don't get the games where I live. I only get to see games when they play the Pistons and the Bulls, or if it's on ESPN. I watch the little ticker at Yahoo sports, though :thumbsup: . All I know is that he isn't stepping up when they need him. You want someone better consistently in the East at his position, or all around? Ben Wallace is better, but that's comparing apples and oranges. And isn't the other player averaging 20, 6, and 6 a rookie? I was expecting him to play better, and I don't get to watch him play much, so you're probably right. However, from what I saw in the Pistons game, I was sort of mad, so that was a little venting. I really like Pierce, so I hold him to very high standards. BC-since you're a mod can you delete my posts? That one up there and this one? Because I don't like them.
Pierce is one of the best player in the NBA. I definitely think that he is not far behind Bryant & McGrady as the best 2/3 in the league. As for Wallace, he is the one who might be overrated. He is a great defender but he can't make his team win without great offensive player around him. He is just a kind of Mutombo in his prime, and Mutombo hasn't won anything until now... Wallace has all this hype around him because of his look, as well as for his game. Wallace instead of Pierce in the current Celtics roster: Blount Wallace Davis Welsh James I'm sure it could be a great lotery year for them. Pierce is great. Wallace is good. Period.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting BigMemo:</div><div class="quote_post"> BC-since you're a mod can you delete my posts? That one up there and this one? Because I don't like them.</div> You do know that you can delete your own post right?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Dom_Sensei:</div><div class="quote_post">Pierce is one of the best player in the NBA. I definitely think that he is not far behind Bryant & McGrady as the best 2/3 in the league. As for Wallace, he is the one who might be overrated. He is a great defender but he can't make his team win without great offensive player around him. He is just a kind of Mutombo in his prime, and Mutombo hasn't won anything until now... Wallace has all this hype around him because of his look, as well as for his game. Wallace instead of Pierce in the current Celtics roster: Blount Wallace Davis Welsh James I'm sure it could be a great lotery year for them. Pierce is great. Wallace is good. Period.</div> Actually what I was saying would insert Kobe at two. Wallace is a power forward. Just forget about it though, ok? None of you agree with me, I don't get to actually watch Pierce play much anyways, so just drop it.
With the players the celtics have on their roster right now no lineup is going to be terribly good.. Theyll be lucky to finish the season at .500 as they have ZERO scoring power in the post. theyve reverted to a three shooting team
