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1) Garnett Not Ga-Ga for Green: Do you now understand the dilemma Danny Ainge and the Celtics face in trying to become relevant again?
Celtics fans (and all fans in general) have a way of overvaluing their own team and talent. But as you can see from Kevin Garnett and Shawn Marion expressing no desire to come to Boston, the rest of the league isn’t exactly enamored with our young players and their potential to become champions in the future. That’s why acquiring a Garnett is so important; you have to be perceived as a championship caliber team to entice championship caliber players to come play for you instead of other franchises.
P.S. I don’t believe the KG trade is completely dead yet. Obviously, Ainge and McHale worked out an agreeable package. If other teams don’t step up, the T’Wolves could just tell Garnett he’d have to spend another year in Minnesota and a situation that is worse than Boston’s. Sure, he’d like to force a trade to the Suns (who wouldn’t?), but if KG realizes that’s not going to happen, he might very well change his mind on coming to the Celtics. After all, the T’Wolves don’t exactly have any Paul Pierces on their roster to make Garnett’s life any easier.
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Tejada fractured a bone in his left wrist after getting hit by a pitch Wednesday night, but came to the plate Thursday and feebly attempted a bunt before being immediately removed from the game. The shame is, the fracture will probably end the shortstop’s streak of 1,152 consecutive games played soon enough. It wasn’t necessary to injure his reputation in the process and make a mockery of what is already an impressive accomplishment even if he gets nowhere near Cal Ripken, Jr. It was a bush-league maneuver, something the Orioles should never have allowed if they were concerned about the integrity of the game.
No wonder Joe Girardi said “thanks, but no thanks” to Baltimore’s offer to manage the team.
What do you think gang? Is the Garnett deal dead? How can the Celtics ever hope to contend if they can’t seem to win the draft lottery and no All-Star players want to come here? Were you embarrassed for Tejada and the Orioles after that stunt? Do you think he’s going to try to play through a fractured wrist and make an even bigger mockery of his streak? Will the Orioles allow it?
Teddy wow that was a Lot you are asking about but here goes: Unfortunately the Garnett deal is probably done, But even if it is with the Young Talent the C's have now IF they can stay healthy and pick up say Joakim Noah at the 5th spot then they should at least make the playoffs next season and who knows after that. That was as you put it "a Bush league play" that the Orioles and Tejada pulled off and thats too bad because that was an impressive streak so to mess around like that thats just not right!
Shappy
Yes! somebody else who thinks noah is a heck of a pick at number 5 besides myself. Though i would love to see KG here, either way i'm still quite optimistic about the upcoming season. Al has developed into a decent down low player, but i don't know if him and peirce will be enough to make us championship contenders, but we will be in the playoffs
Excuse me there Big E, but I was touting Noah weeks ago when talk was he would slide down to the 8-10 spots. Unfortunately, it looks like the Grizzlies have come to their senses and might take him at #4.
The good news is, Chad Ford is reporting on ESPN that Garnett would back off from his "no trade to Boston" stance if something can't be worked out with the Suns. Now where did I hear that before? Hmmmmmm....TOOT TOOT! TOOT TOOT! (that's the sound of me blowing my own horn)
Do not be shocked if McHale demands a higher ransom from the Suns than the Celtics, not so much because he and Ainge are buddies, but because you never want to trade a player of Garnett's caliber within your conference. I'm guessing Phoenix would have to part with Stoudemire, their #1 and plenty more to get Minny to bite. I'd do it if I were them (Nash isn't getting any younger), but they are worried about Luxury tax issues, so Garnett would kill them in that department. So don't be surprised if the C's close the deal because KG realizes Boston and Pierce is better than going back to the T'Wolves.
The bad news in Ford's new piece is that Paul Pierce is likely to ask for a trade if the C's don't land a legit stud.
Stay tuned...this is going to be the most exciting Celtics draft week since....well, since I can't remember when. And make sure to join us on SunTalk Live Monday to hear what Rick Alonzo, the hoops writer from Minnesota has to say.