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Or may be not, but I could'n resist to have a cheap shot at the "small ball" paradigm that I dislike so much.

Commented on Report: Doc Rivers' return to Celtics not certain on May 25 2013, 2:31p

They played "small ball" for the final seconds, and cost them the game.

Commented on Report: Doc Rivers' return to Celtics not certain on May 25 2013, 2:30p - 1 reply

And what if next season, a team based upon the RR, AB, JG, JS core, wins 50 games?

Commented on Wyc Grousbeck: "I don't know what will happen" on May 24 2013, 12:33p

Assuming that's the whole list, good to see four C in it.

Commented on Celtics' pre-draft workout includes six point guards on May 24 2013, 11:03a

Plus AB, hopefully fully recovered from his double surgery and back to his natural role along RR

Commented on Jared Sullinger on the comeback trail on May 24 2013, 8:33a

Watched and liked it. Who can believe he is a 1st year rookie?

Commented on Jared Sullinger on the comeback trail on May 23 2013, 9:44p - 1 reply

Good news. Sullinger looks to me a great talent for Celtics to keep and develop.

Commented on Jared Sullinger on the comeback trail on May 23 2013, 7:46p

Idem for IE 9.

Commented on NBA Mock Draft 2013 roundup: Nerlens Noel likely to go No. 1 overall to Cleveland on May 23 2013, 12:39p

Same issue for Chrome. Same workaround, have two monitors, stretched the window an inch or two into the second, and last column became visible.

Commented on NBA Mock Draft 2013 roundup: Nerlens Noel likely to go No. 1 overall to Cleveland on May 23 2013, 12:36p - 1 reply

Best Big Man available

Commented on NBA Mock draft watch: Who the experts say the Boston Celtics will pick in the NBA Draft on May 22 2013, 7:35a

NBA's Aldridge has the same opinion about Big Men in this draft:

Commented on Level setting expectations for the 16th pick in the NBA Draft - Boston Celtics on May 21 2013, 1:11p

+100%

Commented on Level setting expectations for the 16th pick in the NBA Draft - Boston Celtics on May 21 2013, 12:10p

+100%

Commented on Level setting expectations for the 16th pick in the NBA Draft - Boston Celtics on May 21 2013, 12:10p

Colton numbers changed at the Combine

Commented on Celtics may be looking to move up in NBA draft on May 21 2013, 12:07p

Just hoping they pick the best available Big Man able to contribute as little as 10 minutes a night right away. But I'm not saying "repeat Sully miracle".

Commented on Level setting expectations for the 16th pick in the NBA Draft - Boston Celtics on May 21 2013, 11:51a

CBS Sports Mock Draft lists Celtics picking Dieng at 16.

Commented on NBA Draft Combine observations on May 20 2013, 10:05a

Dug a little more, CBS Sports Mock Draft gives Celtics picking Dieng at 16.

Commented on NBA Draft Combine observations on May 20 2013, 10:04a

Spent some time compiling this list of middle tier ranked PF and C, from CBS Sports site.

Commented on NBA Draft Combine observations on May 20 2013, 9:55a - 1 reply

Yes

Commented on Should Chris Wilcox Get Another Stint With The Celtics? on May 19 2013, 6:05p

These guys are not top ranked, just in the middle. Perhaps one of them would turn good help for C's next season.

Commented on Celtics may be looking to move up in NBA draft on May 18 2013, 9:56p

Well, I didn't see that far, my basketball eyes are pretty shortsighted .... and sleepy

Commented on The doctor is in: Rivers to return for 2013-2014 season on May 18 2013, 10:27a

Speaking of coaches ... Popovich last night

Commented on The doctor is in: Rivers to return for 2013-2014 season on May 17 2013, 11:57a - 2 replies

+1 Agree on the "shift focus" point.

Commented on Will Ainge party like it's 2003? Taking a quick look back at his track record on May 16 2013, 7:48p

+1 Agree on the "shift focus" point.

Commented on Will Ainge party like it's 2003? Taking a quick look back at his track record on May 16 2013, 7:48p

I'm already taking the emotions out of it.

Commented on The doctor is in: Rivers to return for 2013-2014 season on May 16 2013, 6:06p

Yes, sure. But I doubt PP by himself at 2003 was better than these four right now all together, as a pack.

Commented on Will Ainge party like it's 2003? Taking a quick look back at his track record on May 16 2013, 4:34p

RR AB JG JS is a pretty good talented young core to start with.

Commented on Will Ainge party like it's 2003? Taking a quick look back at his track record on May 16 2013, 10:19a - 1 reply

+ 1

Commented on Will Ainge party like it's 2003? Taking a quick look back at his track record on May 16 2013, 10:14a

+7

Commented on Jared Sullinger is coming back like Simba from the Lion King on May 15 2013, 5:48p - 1 reply

+1 Yours also. I enjoyed reading it. Couldn't go as far as Asia, just Denver and didn't see much of NBA stuff there, explainable because they were a big disappointing 1st round exit.

Commented on Shavlik Randolph is found money on May 13 2013, 8:05p

+1 Love soccer references

Commented on Floating in limbo, waiting for the Celtics offseason to really get started on May 11 2013, 8:34a

After Option 1), I'd go for Option 5) "Slash Payroll"

Commented on Which offseason option do you prefer? Celtics have choices to make on May 8 2013, 8:26a

Voted Option 1, with strong emphasis on: "Scale back .. minutes for KG / Pierce ..... perhaps (for PP, no perhaps, plain do it .. JG needs to believe he is the man) .. bringing them off the bench."

Commented on Which offseason option do you prefer? Celtics have choices to make on May 8 2013, 8:13a - 1 reply

Whole story

Commented on One option to consider: Trade Rajon Rondo on May 7 2013, 12:23p

Rajon Rondo missed Boston Celtics-New York Knicks Game 6 to fly to Las Vegas because of rehab schedule, according to report

Commented on One option to consider: Trade Rajon Rondo on May 7 2013, 12:22p - 1 reply

Good and Yes, I wish and hope, to your last questions.

Commented on One option to consider: Trade Rajon Rondo on May 7 2013, 12:09p

Most reasonable approach

Commented on One option to consider: Trade Rajon Rondo on May 7 2013, 11:59a

Several key players out and still they can put a fight and even win the battle

Commented on NBA Playoffs 2013, Bulls vs. Heat: Nate Robinson, Chicago shock Miami 93-86 on May 7 2013, 10:15a

2012 Draft we picked Kris Joseph, also a 6'7" SF who I hoped he could have developed to what Jimmy Butler has ..

Commented on NBA Playoffs 2013, Bulls vs. Heat: Nate Robinson, Chicago shock Miami 93-86 on May 7 2013, 7:22a

Didn't know that .. Could we pick Butler instead of JJJ? Can't believe it .. go figures ..

Commented on NBA Playoffs 2013, Bulls vs. Heat: Nate Robinson, Chicago shock Miami 93-86 on May 7 2013, 7:09a

Perhaps Spo thought that having been both in the same Celtics team, could have worked for Ray.. :-)

Commented on NBA Playoffs 2013, Bulls vs. Heat: Nate Robinson, Chicago shock Miami 93-86 on May 7 2013, 7:06a

Me too. They snapped their wins streak and now spoiled the MVP party (I'm resisting the temptation of words game using "vile").

Commented on NBA Playoffs 2013, Bulls vs. Heat: Nate Robinson, Chicago shock Miami 93-86 on May 7 2013, 7:00a

+1 Lol ... Five months? ugh, how long they look... I didn't make the calculation myself because I was scared of the result :-( ..

Commented on Back to the future: the Celtics' eight-year championship window on May 6 2013, 11:01a

From Celtics interest standpoint and at first glance, yes, there could be little chance of it happening.

Commented on Will Ainge allow Pierce to retire a Celtic? on May 6 2013, 8:37a

+1 ... rooting for Bulls and indirectly for Celtics - in the former ones variety: Nate, Thibodeau

Commented on What will Danny do? What will he do with Pierce, Garnett, and the rest of the roster? on May 5 2013, 7:31a

LOL .. More/less the same I said at the end of 2011-12 season ... and just weeks ago I was missing ...

Commented on What will Danny do? What will he do with Pierce, Garnett, and the rest of the roster? on May 5 2013, 7:25a

Thanks Jeff for this article and the optimism it transpires.

Commented on Building blocks - Rondo has help in Green, Bradley, and Sullinger on May 5 2013, 6:57a

Can't believe yet this season is over. Feel like yesterday the ECF battle vs the Heatles.

Commented on The Great Unanswerable Question: What Does The Future Hold For These Celtics? on May 4 2013, 1:00p - 1 reply

Good summary of this contested 1st Round

Commented on The Great Unanswerable Question: What Does The Future Hold For These Celtics? on May 4 2013, 12:26p

That's right

Commented on Will Ainge allow Pierce to retire a Celtic? on May 3 2013, 5:43p

The issue here is that thee is a good chance of good teams, contenders that won't make it to the title, might pursue quality veterans to make a stronger push next year.

Commented on Will Ainge allow Pierce to retire a Celtic? on May 3 2013, 5:01p - 1 reply

I'm not discussing what Heat gave or Ray wanted. The Heat pursued Ray because they knew he will be helpful in their team. And the same thing this year, other teams might pursue KG/PP, regardless what KG/PP want.

Commented on Will Ainge allow Pierce to retire a Celtic? on May 3 2013, 4:57p

Oops .. let's check ..

Commented on Will Ainge allow Pierce to retire a Celtic? on May 3 2013, 1:23p - 1 reply

Little room to roster maneuver in 2013-14 off season

Commented on Will Ainge allow Pierce to retire a Celtic? on May 3 2013, 7:41a - 2 replies

Good article at ESPN

Commented on Funeral Fire - Celtics looking to Cowboy Up on May 2 2013, 9:42a - 3 replies

Glad that McHale's Rockets also did their job last night. Suddenly, 1st Rnd became red hot: six series are 3-2.

Commented on Shippin' it up to Boston, Celtics beat Knicks 92-86 on May 2 2013, 7:02a - 1 reply

+5

Commented on Shippin' it up to Boston, Celtics beat Knicks 92-86 on May 2 2013, 6:59a

Lol, that's vintage Green too. The guy makes earth rocking plays, everybody gets excited ... less himself!

Commented on Shippin' it up to Boston, Celtics beat Knicks 92-86 on May 2 2013, 6:35a

What looked a swept, Celtics made it a series. 92-83: vintage Celtics game. Can't count the lowly last trey by that guy. If there was an award to anti-sportsmanship, he would be a winner.

Commented on Shippin' it up to Boston, Celtics beat Knicks 92-86 on May 1 2013, 9:56p

Well, 3-2 now. Heading for Game 6.

Commented on The irreplaceable Truth - Paul Pierce will be missed when he's gone on May 1 2013, 6:56p

Glad Tony Allen and the Grizzlies took command of the series, now they have to kill them at home next game

Commented on Kevin Garnett is defiant to the end on May 1 2013, 10:36a

+1 My feelings exactly

Commented on The irreplaceable Truth - Paul Pierce will be missed when he's gone on Apr 30 2013, 7:21p - 1 reply

Right, and Spurs 4 - Lakers 0 would be 105 then

Commented on Prideful Celtics Refuse To Lose Game 4, Live To Fight Another Day on Apr 29 2013, 10:05p

Or we could .. in form of some crazy trades ..

Commented on Offseason Open Thread: What are the next steps for the Boston Celtics? on Apr 29 2013, 7:03p

We can't realistically expect big changes for next season.

Commented on Offseason Open Thread: What are the next steps for the Boston Celtics? on Apr 29 2013, 6:57p - 1 reply

+1 Lol, the wife was asleep, TV set volume was low, but couldn't hold the scream when that first shot went in and woke up the wife .. Good Lord, protect me!!

Commented on Prideful Celtics Refuse To Lose Game 4, Live To Fight Another Day on Apr 29 2013, 1:57p

If this series is the measure of Thib / Doc, yes, Thib > Doc.

Commented on Prideful Celtics Refuse To Lose Game 4, Live To Fight Another Day on Apr 29 2013, 11:36a - 2 replies

Spurs followed suit later in the night, but let's not fool ourselves, the Fakers were destroyed before the game by injuries.

Commented on Prideful Celtics Refuse To Lose Game 4, Live To Fight Another Day on Apr 29 2013, 11:31a

So far, 103 teams in NBA history have been down 0-3 and not one ever has survived to make it 4-3.

Commented on Prideful Celtics Refuse To Lose Game 4, Live To Fight Another Day on Apr 29 2013, 11:28a - 2 replies

I don't know if I was desperate at watching NY closing in, but my impression was that Bass, after he reached 4 fouls, was pretty useless.

Commented on JET Soars in Overtime as Celtics Hold On By a Thread, Win 97-90 on Apr 28 2013, 5:10p - 1 reply

Coming from game thread

Commented on JET Soars in Overtime as Celtics Hold On By a Thread, Win 97-90 on Apr 28 2013, 4:54p - 2 replies

Finally!! I'm exhausted .. ugh ,, JG now in NBA TV

Commented on Celtics face must win game 4 as Knicks push for a sweep on Apr 28 2013, 4:49p - 2 replies

Praying for Bass to foul out!!!! See if that is the only chance for Doc forced to play Randoooooolph!!!!!

Commented on Celtics face must win game 4 as Knicks push for a sweep on Apr 28 2013, 3:27p - 1 reply

There is Doc talking the same old boring crap!!!

Commented on Celtics face must win game 4 as Knicks push for a sweep on Apr 28 2013, 3:09p - 1 reply

How tall is this Felton guy??? By Peter's sake, he is rebounding, driving to the rim, shooting from behind, doing whatever he wants!!! 65 - 68!!!

Commented on Celtics face must win game 4 as Knicks push for a sweep on Apr 28 2013, 3:09p

18 - 9 in first Q, KG out to rest, again the stupid move of Terry first man from of the bench.

Commented on Celtics face must win game 4 as Knicks push for a sweep on Apr 28 2013, 1:26p - 1 reply

This article supports the point that important trades could be available for Celtics in the off season

Commented on Offseason Open Thread: What are the next steps for the Boston Celtics? on Apr 28 2013, 12:46p - 1 reply

Yes, let's go C's .. one more time!

Commented on Celtics face must win game 4 as Knicks push for a sweep on Apr 28 2013, 12:35p

If you make it to face the cHeat at the ECF, of course I will be rooting for you.

Commented on The Celtics' last gasp before the inevitable fall on Apr 28 2013, 12:32p

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