According to ESPN, the Celtics had the best offseason of all

[shopson67]

From a Knicks fan perspective, I can tell you the BIG attraction was the thought that his presence alone would draw the big name stars, thats about the only thing that generated all the optimism....And dont forget, the year he was hired was the year everyone knew Lebron was bolting Miami, so yeah, there was a realistic discussion that Phil could lure Lebron to NY

In retrospect though, why would Lebron want to play in the triangle? That was more wishful thinking than logic.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

In retrospect though, why would Lebron want to play in the triangle? That was more wishful thinking than logic.

Lots of wishful thinking on Lebron, but there was some legitimacy to thinking he carried the allure to draw some big names....Now it seems silly, but at the time, i could see people hoping that was possible

 

[AlpacaWine]

It takes a racist to point out that Boston is racist?

Im not so sure bout that

Celtics were the team to bring black players to the NBA.

They were the antithesis of the Red Sox.

Just saying. If facts interest you.

 

[AlpacaWine]

LMAO

Yes, Dirt is the only person to label Boston a racist town

A New Yorker who hates Boston? Shocker.

You've probably spent as much time in Bangladesh as you have in Boston.

Our sports teams kick your ass, so you call us racist. Stay classy, NY.

 

[AlpacaWine]

No, you havent......Im there every single summer, obviously there are "some", but I havent visited a city with less

Listen, i didnt create the theory thats its the most racist city in America

A simple google search will help ya

Oh yeah? Where in Boston do you visit? where do you stay? Tell us something about Boston that isn't "Fenway Park is there"

 

[AlpacaWine]

i dunno...limit his minutes. not many big men out there who can grab rebounds. he was definitely on the slide last year, but he still averaged almost 12 and 8 a game in the lowest minutes of his career. first time under 31.4.

the celtics are trying to dump salary right now, not add it. Forget about Gasol.

 

[AlpacaWine]

Pau would want a $15m times 2 years deal. Dont see it being good for us especially at his age. Here is two very interesting trades:

1. Okafor- Yup I said it. You could trade Smart and pieces and get him back as a big. Okafor is a piece you could see if it fits and if not his deal is up in a year. Celts could free enough in that to make cap work
2. Porzingis - Yup, dare I say it but Porzingis money deal really works for the Celts. They would need to give up smart, and three round 1 picks. Seems crazy but numbers work

Philly is just giving away Okafor, too. I heard the Celtics turned down a straight up Okafor for Crowder swap. Boston doesn't want him.

 

[Rock Strongo]

the celtics are trying to dump salary right now, not add it. Forget about Gasol.

what i dont get it why the indiana deal fell thru? celtics offered a better package. now the pacers are in on freaking olynik...whom they could have included in a trade.

indy said they couldnt wait a week, in the offseason? somethings fishy...

that being said, i still dont think hes done with just hayward.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Philly is just giving away Okafor, too. I heard the Celtics turned down a straight up Okafor for Crowder swap. Boston doesn't want him.

nope. they see what i see, and apparently, what phily sees.

 

[AlpacaWine]

what i dont get it why the indiana deal fell thru? celtics offered a better package. now the pacers are in on freaking olynik...whom they could have included in a trade.

indy said they couldnt wait a week, in the offseason? somethings fishy...

that being said, i still dont think hes done with just hayward.

I think that the Pacers knew Ainge could re-up George. And they just didn't want him in Boston unless Ainge gave up a Brooklyn pick. So they sent him to bumfukt in the Western Conference.

Type of move that should get Prichard fired.

 

[AlpacaWine]

nope. they see what i see, and apparently, what phily sees.

What is it that you see?

I see a supremely talented post scorer who is young and stupid.

 

[Rock Strongo]

I think that the Pacers knew Ainge could re-up George. And they just didn't want him in Boston unless Ainge gave up a Brooklyn pick. So they sent him to bumfukt in the Western Conference.

Type of move that should get Prichard fired.

thats the way i see it. punishing george for saying he wants out. have him try and share the ball with westbrooks ego.

now he is on a middling team in a packed western conference.

 

[Rock Strongo]

What is it that you see?

I see a supremely talented post scorer who is young and stupid.

yup...in a league where if you are 6'9 and over and cant shoot outside, you are a dinosaur. shit, look at what blake griffin made himself into...because he HAD to. the league was and is going away from plodding big men who cant shoot outside of 15 feet.
and thats exactly what okafor is. dont get me started on 4th quarter liabilities...

super talented, would be chased down with bags of money 10 years ago.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

Def the wolves are the most improved. Ya Hayward is a big move but realistically they aren't winning more than 7 more games but Inproject the wolves to win 13-15 more so as long as they do that the wolves executive should win executive of the year.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

A New Yorker who hates Boston? Shocker.

You've probably spent as much time in Bangladesh as you have in Boston.

Our sports teams kick your ass, so you call us racist. Stay classy, NY.

Im in the back bay courtesy of Sam Adams every summer, so more than you dickwad

And yes, your sports teams kick our sports teams ass, of course if you ignore the entire history of Boston/NY sports, but like most of Boston, you became a fan like 10 minutes ago

 

[AlpacaWine]

Im in the back bay courtesy of Sam Adams every summer, so more than you dickwad

And yes, your sports teams kick our sports teams ass, of course if you ignore the entire history of Boston/NY sports, but like most of Boston, you became a fan like 10 minutes ago

LOL.

Sure you are.

You're there every year, but never see any black people.

You're either lying about going to Boston or you're lying about the people you see there. Either way, you're a liar.

And you're on a sports message board, taking unnecessary and untrue shots at Boston. But it's not because you're tired of watching them win.

Yeah. That's believable.

 

[AlpacaWine]

Kelly O'lynyk signs with Miami

 

[Gman]

Kelly O'lynyk signs with Miami

There goes our off-season ranking...

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

"It won't make any difference..."

 

[Vyle203]

Looks like we might need a big man more than I thought. Zizic doesn't seem ready.