OK, the Celts are 4-4. That's not good, but.... Danny and Doc's plan was to approach the first 8 games of the season as if it were the preseason. They've been playing a very long rotation, letting Doc see how everybody on the roster works together. This is highly unusual for Doc, who plays a much shorter rotation when it really matters. They now have the longest layover of the season, 4 days, before the Mavs game on Wednesday, January 11. This gives them time to actually practice and integrate the last new player on the roster, Mickael Pietrus.

Unless Doc's rotation philosophy has radically changed, you will see a much shorter rotation, probably 8 or 9 deep.

The REAL season starts NOW

Perk was created by Celtics. He was drafted as a pudgy high schooler from a dysfunctional family. He lacked skills.

The Celtics spent several years training and conditioning him. He was then given the opportunity to perform with 3

future hall of famers. They won a championship.

Perk was a big part of this success.

He deserved to make top dollars.

The celtics could not afford to pay him what he wanted.

He was consistently injured.

First his shoulders, then both his knees. 

There was a distinct possibility that an East Coast team, like Miami, would offer him a large salary.

Danny Ainge did the right thing by trading him to a West Coast team.

One more thing, look at Zach Randolph and Mark Gasol's numbers against Perk.

Case Closed.

The Celtics beat Dwayne Wade and the Heat. The Celtics beat Lebron James and the Cavs. The Celtics beat Chris Bosh and the Raptors. Only one player can handle the ball at one time. Celtics defense/offense will beat the new "super team." We need to add a couple of new lock-down defenders, since we lost Tony Allen. Must get Jermaine O'Neal to play defense. Need to re-sign Nate Robinson. Go Celts.

Celtics get Andre Miller.

Portland gets Tony Allen, Brian Scalabrine, and Bill Walker.

Deal works financially, but will Miller play backup to Rondo?

There has been a long feud between the management of the Trailblazers and Danny Ainge, so this may never happen.

Recently, Miller has had a tempestuous relationship with the Blazers' coaching staff. This might be an opportune moment for Danny to pull the trigger. Miller could be a very solid, experienced point guard in the Celtics' system.

The key to this deal is whether Miller can play "second fiddle" to Rondo's lead. It might be a very good career move for Miller, who has not had a great deal of post-season success.

Thoughts on this trade?