Celtics searching for veteran point guard
According to the Boston Globe the Celtics now find themselves seeking a veteran point-guard with the departure of Keyon Dooling:
“Meanwhile, Dooling informed the Celtics of his plans to retire and the club is now left without a primary backup point guard to Rajon Rondo. Dooling had also emerged as Rondo’s mentor.
The Celtics wanted Dooling to return because of his steadiness and veteran presence. Now they are seeking a replacement just a week before training camp.
Point guards on the free agent market include Derek Fisher, Jonny Flynn, Mike Bibby, and Carlos Arroyo.”
To be honest, none of these guys excite me in the least because I’m not convinced any of them can run an offense. Fisher barely has anything left in the tank, Bibby even less, Jonny Flynn is a project, and Arroyo wasn’t great the last time we signed him. Out of that group I’d probably take Mike Bibby, and I definitely wouldn’t like it. All the better for Dionte Christmas, who showed flashes of passing ability during summer league after the departure of E’Twaun Moore. If Christmas shows he can run the offense during camp, it’s possible he could open the season as Rondo’s primary backup with Bradley sidelined.
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None of the above, I think Dionte if he can run the point would be perfect to backup Rondo.
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Gilbert Arenas? for the VM like he did with the grizzlies last season
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What’s the rush? Let’s at least see what happens in camp. These old retreads are not what the Cs need. Go Cs…
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I don’t think AB has the height to play SG, he should back up RR.
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Avery Bradley is injured. Besides, if you want him to back up Rondo, I guess you only want him to play about 8 minutes a game. I’m really hoping the Celtics don’t sign anyone, and Jamar Smith can’t sneak his way onto the roster.
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can* instead of can’t
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Experience trumps “could be’s” and “what if’s” every time….I’d take a gamble on Bibby or Flynn. Christmas is a nice story but if doc and Danny aren’t 110% sure he’ll be effective, then bring in someone who has actually played in the league.
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Are you kidding? Flynn is by far the best right now out of the options. He averaged 13 points and 5 assists in his first season in Minnesota, and after that got unlucky with injuries. On a veteran team he’d be a great fit, especially since he’s a pure point guard.
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I would like to see Flynn play. he did pretty well and he is still young. Hopefully he will have a chance to prove himself once an NBA team picks him up.
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You guys have seemed to forget another name: Jordan Farmar. he’s not really a traditional PG, but he can shoot it from deep as can be seen from his ,442 from beyond the arc last season.
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Jordan Farmar? Please. A guy that took the 2010 title from us. Forget it. I couldn’t stand seein him as a Celtic. Come to think of it Mike Bibby wouldn’t be such a bad choice. He has consistency, speed and can shoot from deep. He also is an ex Miami player which would be good to have someone who knows the inner workings of the Heat. Out of all mentioned, he’d be my no 1 choice.
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Sign Lester Hudson, he had a good year filling in for Kyrie irving last year
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