Semih Erden,2008 draft pick, to finally sign with C’s?
Semih Erden, one of the C’s three draft picks from 2008 (along with Billy Sky Walker and J.R. Giddens), might finally be heading to the United States to join the C’s roster. (Hoop Market via CelticsBlog)
Semih Erden is closer to land in the Boston Celtics next season. The 23-year-old Turkish center could have already reached to an agreement with the NBA franchise, and the deal could be signed in the next days.
Danny Ainge described Erden as an “over seven-foot center that has some potential,” but Erden has largely been a disappointment overseas. From what I can gather, Erden has nice physical skills but doesn’t work hard enough nor have the necessary skill to make an impact game in and game out. He averaged 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in the Turkish Basketball League last season. For perspective, the TBL is a second-tier league in Europe (behind the Spain and Russian leagues, and perhaps more). Erden isn’t ready for the NBA, but with Kendrick Perkins injured and Sheed probably retiring, he might play some minutes early next season. FML.
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I had a feeling we’d hear something about him soon, especially with Ainge shopping Perk right now.
I honestly don’t know what to make of him, with his skill set and size, he has the potential to be a top-tier center. But his performance just doesn’t back it up, let’s hope KG and big Cliff can light a fire under his ass.
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Yeah, I’ve got a feeling he’s a foreign Patrick O’Bryant. Never a good thing.
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Perkins is staying with the celtics
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/celtics/index.php/2010/06/24/celts-not-looking-to-move-up-perk-may-have-surgery-fri/
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He needs to be over here and work with the coach that helped with Jefferson and Perkins.they improved under his instruction,and what I’ve read he needs someone to work with him,and use him to Kurt Rambis Kobe”Rothlesberger”Bryant next year.
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hahah yeah we’ll send him to clifford ray to polish him off, then sic him on kobe.
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Too bad Jeff Foote signed in Israel. Active 7 footer.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jeff-Foote-5841/
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He’s pretty decent. Nothing great though.
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