Marquis Daniels is out of the question, right?
After last season, why would he ever want to come back to Boston?
He started last season as a huge piece to a title contender. But by the end of the campaign, Marquis Daniels was nothing more than a waste of space at the end of the bench. As his season evaporated in a mixture of injuries and under-production, Daniels lost both his own confidence and Doc Rivers’ trust.
Then why, exactly, are some folks suddenly pondering a Daniels return?
Celtics Hub theorized that Tony Allen’s departure (and the Celtics’ willingness to let it happen) could be a sign that the C’s are more interested in Daniels than we expected. And Comcast’s A. Sherrod Blakely wrote the following:
Allen’s departure means the C’s are more likely to try and bring back Marquis Daniels, who played well prior to suffer a thumb injury.
However, re-signing him won’t be easy.
Daniels, considered one of the biggest free agent steals last summer when he signed with Boston for the bi-annual salary of $1.9 million last season, has plenty of suitors this summer.
In an interview with CSNNE.com last week, Daniels did not rule out a return to Boston.
However, he made it clear that he would explore all options before making a decision on where he would play next season.
“I’m just looking to go somewhere, where I can help out,” Daniels said. “If it’s starting, coming off the bench, I just want to go somewhere and help.”
Look, I wouldn’t even mind Daniels coming back. He’s a far better player than he showed last season. You know that, I know that, and Doc Rivers knows that. Hell, I’d bet even Chris Wallace knows that. But why would Daniels want to come back to the place where he wasted a year of his life? Why would he want to come back to the team, the coach, that benched him last year? I know I wouldn’t. If I were Daniels, I’d be out of Boston before you could say “nice diamond face, dude.”
So while I’m not entirely against re-signing Daniels, I don’t give it a chance in hell of happening. Last year was probably the worst of his entire career. He probably has nightmares about it. There is no way — NO WAY — he wants to return.
Right?
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I wouldn’t rule it out, but I agree it’s probably unlikely. Daniels is a hard one to read, I’m not really sure where his head is at (or went all last season.) But it’s at least possible he has something to prove in Boston, and wants that chance.
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Maybe. But if I’m him, I’m long gone.
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i dont want him back, he doesnt shoot it well, and his foot speed on the perimeter is lacking big time—i see every1 take him off the bounce…..
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He’s better than Antoine Wright and Damien Wilkins though. (Already waiting for you to tell me Wilkins is better lol)
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Hey Jay,
Love the site…Any Chance of Matt Barnes being available and in the price range for the Celts since Quentin Richardson is signing with the Magic? I think he might be a good contribution off the bench.
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Thank you very much. I doubt Barnes will be available for the veteran’s minimum, which is pretty much the only contract the Celtics have to offer. There hasn’t been much news about other teams’ interest in Barnes, but he said via Twitter he has been in talks with the Lakers, Heat, Mavs, Knicks, Pistons, Magic and Lakers. That was a few days ago so things have changed, but I still can’t see him being interested in signing a vet min deal with the Celtics, and I don’t see the Magic/Celtics engaging in trade to help each other.
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You’re 100% right on this one. They can only get him either with vet min (no chance in hell) or in a sign-and-trade with Orlando.
I don’t have to go through the whole list of things Orlando would rather do than do anything to help Boston, but among it would include; going duck hunting with Dick Cheaney, walking barefoot on piles of hypodermic needles, hiring Isiah Thomas as a GM.
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hahahahaha
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Good point Jay, last season (well, the end of it, after his thumb injury) was very difficult for Daniels, but:
- with TA gone, he’ll have more minutes if he returns,
- playing for a title contender is always attractive,
- he might wanna come back to B to prove the doubters wrong
- maybe phone calls from the Big Three (especially crazy ones at 3am from KG) would help convincing him
What I know is, given the circumstances (TA gone, the C’s thinking about Damian Wilkins and Whoever), I’d love seeing him return to Bean Town: dude can shoot the ball and defend hard.
Come back Quisy!!
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LOL @ the crazy 3am phone calls from KG. I just don’t see him coming back here, knowing what happened last year. Still, at this point he seems like maybe the best option… but you never know what’s going to happen.
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Uh I forgot, the C’s are allegedly interested in two time NBA Champ A.Morrison..
We love you Marquis!! Bring your dreadlocks back pleaaaaase!!
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You mean you don’t want Morrison? What are you, crazy? He averaged 26 points per game in college! He has two rings! What is there not to like? I mean, besides everything else.
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He needs to shave the mustache, I’m convinced it’s possessed by evil and sapping his ability to play basketball.
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I think he should stop smoking cigarettes too. Probably not the best thing for his nba career.
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