Wallace untouchable?

[Prof. Clutch]

I look at Wallace as the X-Factor. He is capable of dominating a game or a series in a the playoffs. Will he do it, Who knows? X-Factor.

He's the wild card baby!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYtjpIwamos
(sorry for the "B" word in the title of the video.)

[Chris]

The problem with trading Wallace is that they need to get a legit, rotation quality center in return.  Given his contract and age, it is unlikely they would be able to get that, unless they were taking on an even worse contract (like Diop) for a worse player.

[JSD]

I've never pinned the blame of the Celtics struggles on Wallace, I just don't like his game and would love to see him shipped out for an expiring (preferably an expiring PG or C) to allow Baby and Williams more time on the floor. He has not lived up to expectations or his contract and now he's skipping practices*? I'd like to see the C's go another direction.

Also, If the C's didn't have Wallace on the books for next season they'd be more willing to take on salary at the deadline and that is a fact.


* - According to WEEI on air today. I'm trying to find a link (better source) so don't quote me yet.

[JSD]

Alright, no link but I heard that on WEEI's Dale and Holley.

[Fan from VT]

Wallace isn't the problem, per se. He's doing exactly what should reasonably be expected of him this year: he's slightly worse than last year.


The problem, as we should have seen, is Doc's usage of him. We have a 25 year old center, whose fg% and points are up from last year, while his rebounding an blocks are the same. Turnovers and assists are close too. Personal fouls are down. He's gotten noticeably better every year in the league. Our team has a noticeable problem rebounding. And in case you were wondering, both his raw +/- and his adjusted +/- are in the positive. Are his minutes up from last year? NO. Down.

We have a 35 year old center who shoots .408, has never been a great rebounder, and shoots .296 from 3 but shoots 4.6 of them a game. Yet he's stealing minutes from the 25 year old. Why? All I can see is because Doc's the coach and Sheed's the veteran.

So glad we're killing the confidence and building the resentment of one of the league bargains, a guy who actually LIKES mucking it up in the paint and doing dirty work, two seasons before his contract is up...I would not be at all surprised to see him take a pay CUT to get out of here to a team that wants him.

[Mr October]

The problem with trading Wallace is that they need to get a legit, rotation quality center in return.  Given his contract and age, it is unlikely they would be able to get that, unless they were taking on an even worse contract (like Diop) for a worse player.

Right. I don't see a better (yet attainable) back up center out there at all.

Sheed is still easily one of the best back up 4/5's in the NBA.

[More Banners]

I can't believe all these comments have been posted in this thread, and nobody mentioned 'Sheed's trade kicker, 15% of what's left on the contract, due at the time of the trade.  If he gets traded, he gets a HUGE paycheck, around $2.5 million, as a BONUS.  His regular salary still has to be paid for those years...

I don't know if Sheed the player is untouchable, but Sheed the contract definitely is, for this year at least.

[Neurotic Guy]

Of course it's only a guess, but I believe Sheed can and will turn it on for the playoffs.  I also think this is moot if KG can't turn it on for the playoffs.

[crownsy]

Alright, no link but I heard that on WEEI's Dale and Holley.

Gonna need more than that J.

Not that i don't trust you, but if that were true and he was skipping, boston media would be on it like flies on poop.

Find it hard to believe that wouldn't be EVERYWHERE.

[sk7326]

Alright, no link but I heard that on WEEI's Dale and Holley.

Gonna need more than that J.

Not that i don't trust you, but if that were true and he was skipping, boston media would be on it like flies on poop.

Find it hard to believe that wouldn't be EVERYWHERE.

Nobody is untouchable - if they could get a better contract back or a guy who actually tries more than once every three games ... why wouldn't you pounce on it?