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Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2018, 12:25:05 PM »

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Hahahahahaha!  I cannot see any scenario where Danny thinks bringing IT and his ego back to the Celtics.  Unfortunately for him, in this case, anything is not possible. 

Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2018, 12:28:12 PM »

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Hahahahahaha!  I cannot see any scenario where Danny thinks bringing IT and his ego back to the Celtics.  Unfortunately for him, in this case, anything is not possible.
Actually, I think Ainge liked Isaiah a lot during his tenure with the Celtics. However, he might have changed his view on IT after his stints with the Cavs and Lakers.
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Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2018, 12:42:42 PM »

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Hahahahahaha!  I cannot see any scenario where Danny thinks bringing IT and his ego back to the Celtics.  Unfortunately for him, in this case, anything is not possible.
Actually, I think Ainge liked Isaiah a lot during his tenure with the Celtics. However, he might have changed his view on IT after his stints with the Cavs and Lakers.


Not saying he didn't.  But this is a different team. They play a different sort of ball than last year's team.  Its clearly Kyrie and Horford's team, and to a lesser extent Hayward's.  There isn't room for Isaiah and his massive me first attitude. 

Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2018, 01:16:26 PM »

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Hahahahahaha!  I cannot see any scenario where Danny thinks bringing IT and his ego back to the Celtics.  Unfortunately for him, in this case, anything is not possible.
Well, Ainge did bring back Antoine after he called him a snake, so...
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Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2018, 02:05:02 PM »

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Hahahahahaha!  I cannot see any scenario where Danny thinks bringing IT and his ego back to the Celtics.  Unfortunately for him, in this case, anything is not possible.
Well, Ainge did bring back Antoine after he called him a snake, so...

Yeah, I don't think Ainge is the type to let any previous acrimony between a player and himself get in the way of bringing said player back if it was in the best interest of the team. Ainge rarely ever seems to let emotion rule his decision making.

But as I alluded to in a previous post, I just don't see a role for Thomas on this team he would accept. He isn't going to supplant Kyrie as the starter, yet seems to be of the belief a sixth-man role is beneath him.

But who knows,maybe after a few more years of being humbled, he'll eventually come to the realization that being a sixth-man is a role he is best suited for at this point.

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« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2018, 02:08:24 PM »

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I wouldn't mind at all!

However, he'd HAVE to accept a more limited role here (6th man) and would likely have to take a paycut to come back (though I'm not even sure if offering him the MLE is the wise move considering we may need it to keep Baynes or another big on this roster, which is honestly a pressing need).

Or maybe Danny deals Rozier for a young, cost-controlled big this offseason while extending Smart (no, not for A. Davis lol).
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Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2018, 02:09:28 PM »

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Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder would be brought back before IT and there is no chance either of them will be back on the C's team. One of Smart and TRozier will be resigned.  No cap space for anyone other then rookies, vet minimum contracts. 

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« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2018, 02:15:15 PM »

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IT probably ends up signing a deal like JJ Reddick signed this year where he signs for one year on a huge dollar amount and he starts for that team. I wouldn't put it past Philly to do it. He ain't coming back here

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« Reply #23 on: March 19, 2018, 02:17:17 PM »

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3 year deal at 10 million a year w/ a no trade clause. 
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Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #24 on: March 19, 2018, 02:18:33 PM »

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IT probably ends up signing a deal like JJ Reddick signed this year where he signs for one year on a huge dollar amount and he starts for that team. I wouldn't put it past Philly to do it. He ain't coming back here

That's a decent possibility. I could picture some team that either strikes out on their primary FA targets, or just doesn't even stand a chance at getting a top target in the first place, taking a shot on IT in the hopes he can regain his former glory.

Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2018, 03:13:27 PM »

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6th man or it's a no go. He would make a fine weapon...off the bench.

If he insists that he is a starter...I'll pass.

Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2018, 03:42:47 PM »

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IT probably ends up signing a deal like JJ Reddick signed this year where he signs for one year on a huge dollar amount and he starts for that team. I wouldn't put it past Philly to do it. He ain't coming back here

I agree. Philly would be a great spot for him as a backup to Ben Simmons. He'd be a very good complement as a guy that can shoot and score at will.

If I'm IT, I'm banking on myself with a short term deal worth over $10m per year.

Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #27 on: March 19, 2018, 04:10:25 PM »

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I wonder if he was causing issues here sometimes, I never heard of much in regards to that but one wonders if Ainge would want him back.

Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #28 on: March 19, 2018, 06:11:04 PM »

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I wonder if he was causing issues here sometimes, I never heard of much in regards to that but one wonders if Ainge would want him back.
I don't think he caused any trouble while playing here. Remember, Ainge made a huge effort to give him a video tribute during the 'Paul Pierce jersey retirement game'. I don't think he would have done that for a troublemaker.
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Re: IT not ruling out a return to the Celtics
« Reply #29 on: March 19, 2018, 06:33:17 PM »

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Would love to see it but IT needs to get the biggest payday he can and I don't think that's in Boston.