OT: Marbury possibly to Celts

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  1. dpc

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3804977
    Is this a good idea for the Celts?
    The celts are in good shape right now. yeah they have lost a few but it's not surprising, they had to start losing a few here and there eventually. Rondo is playing well, why bring in Marbuy?
     
  2. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    If you like him or not, the guy can still ball. He wasn't giving it his all in NYC lately! He would be a nice pick up for them. He's the kind of guy who's already made his bank and as long as he is surrounded by vets who are leaders, I think he could help them out.
     
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    I would if I was Boston. I think reuniting him with KG would make him play well. As much as I hate to say that. KG is the kind of person (or has become since they played in Minny together) that Steph would look up to. KG would bark at him and Steph would listen.
     
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    It's a risk. A risk that a team already set for a championship run normally doesn't take. Rondo is playing so well . . . even if Steph comes in with the right attitude (a big question if you ask most people) how does Rondo deal with the reduced role? Even if you bring SM off the bench, it's going to cut into Rondo's minutes and who plays in crunch time? You can't play Rondo, Steph, Allen, Pierce, & KG at the same time, can you?

    It takes shots away from the Big 3 also. I don't like it. I don't see what value has to a team if he isn't scoring, and I don't think the C's need another scorer.
     
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    If I were the C's I would certainly think hard about this decision, but, in the end I think I might sign him. If I were the knicks however, there is no way I would let SM off with anything less than 3mil off. And honestly, I think I would demand an even steeper price from SM to let him walk.
     
  6. BalancedMan

    BalancedMan That's out of context....

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    Only if he gets bought out by the Knicks and signs with Boston for the vet minimum. I'd only do it because KG can keep him in check. He's got a lot of talent and something to offer on the court, but then again I don't see him taking time from Rondo. He'd backup the guard positions though.
     
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    I wonder if KG could get through to him. Or maybe make him cry. Whatever works.
     
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    Minstrel Top Of The Pops Global Moderator

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    Reminds me a bit of Portland bringing in Rod Strickland in 2000-01. He played okay for a reserve, but the move was criticized as hurting chemistry by messing with Stoudamire's head.
     
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    I remember that Pistons game back in 01'(Clyde's Jersey night)where we blew a big halftime lead and it was all down hill from there for the rest of the season.
     
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    This is hinging on whether Marbury accepts a buyout. Last time I heard he wasn't taking "a penny less".

    But if I was Boston I wouldn't sign him just because I wouldn't want to disrupt chemistry, especially since this is a midseason move.
     
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    If they signed him, it'd be to the league minimum, right? So if there are any problems, it'd be real simple just to waive his ass. And there's the plus side of him being influenced enough by KG's insanity (or hopefully Ray Allen's class?) that he turns back into a solid player. Small risk, medium upside for the Celts.
     
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    Oh, I think Boston should sign him, yes indeed. If they can get any other headcases, I'm in favor of that too.

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    I think it would have more of a chance to be bad than good for them so I say go for it!
     
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    Fuck no.
     
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    44Thrilla cuatro cuatro

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    The Celtics are one of a few teams that don't need to worry about chemistry issues.
     
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    It's quite a gamble.

    On the one hand, he can still ball and could be a real asset.

    On the other hand, he's a pathological liar and a cancer.
     
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    SodaPopinski Tigers love pepper

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    As if we needed another reason to hate the Celtics.

    On the other hand, it does give me a chance to resurface this video:

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    The perfect moron for a jerk-off team like the C's.

    -Pop
     
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    He fits their culture.
     
  19. 44Thrilla

    44Thrilla cuatro cuatro

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    Nah, he is a perennial loser, so I would say he fits your culture a little bit more.
     
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    Why take the risk when Bonzi's available for $40,000?
     

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