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Who is the best international player in the Celtics history?

Al Horford (Dominican)
Dino Rađa (Croat)
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Who is the best international player in the Celtics history?
« on: September 12, 2018, 08:36:12 AM »

Offline Androslav

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Sounds like a serious question, right?

Check out this super extensive list:

Al Horford - 2 years
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/horfoal01.html
Dino Rađa - 4 years
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/radjadi01.html
Rick Fox - 6 years
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/foxri01.html

I left out the Vitaly Potapenkos, Jerebkos and Kelly Olynyks,
and just went with the starter quality material.
Surprisingly, the list is that short.

Native fans are simply not used to international players.
We don't have them on our roster when we are winning the championships.

(Finally, I do understand why Ante "The Antidote" Žižić wasn't greeted with rose petals being thrown before him.)
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2018, 08:42:46 AM »

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Does dual citizenship count?
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2018, 08:46:19 AM »

Offline Androslav

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Quote from: Donoghus on September 12, 2018, 08:42:46 AM
Does dual citizenship count?
I wouldn't count it by default.
I would if a guy was born outside the USA and has played at least 2 years here.
Sounds like a reasonable criterion.
But please elaborate if you don't agree.
Sorry 'Nique.
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2018, 09:13:15 AM »

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What about Kyrie, who was born in Australia?
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2018, 09:17:48 AM »

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Quote from: johnnygreen on September 12, 2018, 09:13:15 AM
What about Kyrie, who was born in Australia?
1 year. 60 games so far.
I'd like more before proclaiming him as the best in the 75-year long history.
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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2018, 09:37:09 AM »

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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2018, 09:38:05 AM »

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Greatest how?  Greatest while playing for the celts?  How do we count longevity?
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2018, 09:41:25 AM »

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Quote from: droopdog7 on September 12, 2018, 09:38:05 AM
Greatest how?  Greatest while playing for the celts?  How do we count longevity?
Yes. Player has/had to be good while he was here. Not if he came here 10 years too late.
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« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2018, 09:45:36 AM »

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Might be Al Horford if we're not considering longevity or time outside of the Celtics organization.
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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2018, 09:48:53 AM »

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Well Radja is the only HOFer so he gets my vote.
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2018, 10:02:09 AM »

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This is a difficult question for me, as my criteria of an international player may be different. I view an international player as someone who was born outside the US and also played overseas professionally. I mentioned Kyrie earlier simply because he was born outside the US and seemed to fit you criteria, but in no way would I consider him an international player.

Based on my criteria, I would vote for Dino Radja.

However, if having no professional international experience is necessary, then I would vote for Al Horford. Although, that would definitely change to Kyrie after this season.
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2018, 11:29:44 AM »

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I have a soft spot for Ala Abdelany and I don't even know why or if I even spelled that right.


Plus there's Abdel Nader!
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2018, 11:33:07 AM »

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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2018, 02:23:29 PM »

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Stojko Vrankovic!
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2018, 03:52:52 PM »

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Quote from: moiso on September 12, 2018, 02:23:29 PM
Stojko Vrankovic!

TP for remembering Stojko.

Doesn't he have a son that plays for Duke?
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