Even if Ryan Hollins signs, Boston Celtics probably not done in free agency
(If Doc Rivers can just encourage opponents not to play defense, the likely acquisition might work out swimmingly.)
The Boston Celtics are expected to sign Ryan Hollins if and when he clears waivers, a development which can be taken in either of three ways:
1) That’s awesome! The Celtics desperately need a seven-footer, even if he’s just there to run the floor and provide six fouls.
2) Ryan Hollins stinks.
Or
3) Ryan Hollins stinks, but at least he’s a seven-footer who can run the floor and provide six fouls.
Even if the Celtics do sign Hollins, the Boston Herald’s Steve Bulpett says they won’t be done searching for free agent big men.
Even if the C’s do get Hollins, they are apparently not through looking for help. It is expected they will sign a power forward within the next week.
Dear Boris Diaw,
I know you’re not in ideal shape (understatement of the century alert) and I know you aren’t a terrific rebounder, scorer or defender. But you actually know how to play basketball, which is nice, and I understand there are plenty of wonderful restaurants in Boston, if that’s what you’re looking for in your next home. I can’t promise you a lot of minutes, but your primary competition will be Ryan Hollins, Greg Stiemsma and JaJuan Johnson, so if you can’t earn a spot in Boston’s rotation, your basketball career should probably be given the Old Yeller treatment.
Sincerely yours,
Sad I’ve Been Reduced To This
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I think he’ll do so-so in Boston. He plays with a little fire to him so like the author said, that probably was the selling point for us. That’s fine. I think that we can coach him up to be a serviceable guy, much like we could have (SHOULD HAVE) done with Javele McGee. He play with energy, and is active somewhat on defense, so that might help him crack Doc’s rotation. Anyways, we should get Diaw or Sheed. I’d prefer Sheed, because that’s not gonna be a problem as far as getting him up to speed with how we play. He can still rebound, and can still shoot (I’m speculating here) but if the Lakers passed on him, that has to mean something.
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Bring back SEMIH ERDEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lakers missed out. I don’t think it matters about the numbers these prospects will pickup. We can’t expect to get Chris Bosh with the amount of $ available. Let’s not kid ourselves. Even though he would not admit it, JO is good as gone. Quis has been spoken to about a potential buyout. Celtics could maybe free up 2 or 3 roster spots. I think if the C’s can get a couple of 7 footers, we should be happy with that. Playing around the Big 4, you can be guaranteed that their numbers will improve.
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