Hold that thought: Rasheed might not retire after all?

[Greenbean]

Guys, I think Sheed is coming back.
You need to remember how upset he was with the officiating in Game 7. He stormed the refs locker room and was ejected by security, disallowed to even change back into street clothes !
His decision to retire was nothing more than an emotional knee-jerk reaction to the dissapointment the whole team experienced and the uncertainties concerning what the Celtics would be next year. Sheed is very fussy at his age about what coach and players surround him. He's built a bond with the KG, Doc, Ray and Paul. Did you see KG hugging him in Game 6 ? I bet you that KG is talking him into playing again.
Sheed will be back now that it looks like everyone he wants back is also. He knew what he was doing with the 3-yr contract. Expect the announcement after the Ray deal.

All reports I read was that Sheed wanted to say goodbye to the refs. He was not storming into their locker room. Security would not let him in. He didnt get ejected.

[snowball]

all timely radio reports on WEEI and other stations reported that he was ejected from the stadium still dressed in his Celtic uniform. The later written reports were a coverup.

[hpantazo]

Guys, I think Sheed is coming back.
You need to remember how upset he was with the officiating in Game 7. He stormed the refs locker room and was ejected by security, disallowed to even change back into street clothes !
His decision to retire was nothing more than an emotional knee-jerk reaction to the dissapointment the whole team experienced and the uncertainties concerning what the Celtics would be next year. Sheed is very fussy at his age about what coach and players surround him. He's built a bond with the KG, Doc, Ray and Paul. Did you see KG hugging him in Game 6 ? I bet you that KG is talking him into playing again.
Sheed will be back now that it looks like everyone he wants back is also. He knew what he was doing with the 3-yr contract. Expect the announcement after the Ray deal.

although I think you are right and that he will come back, I don't think he stormed the refs' locker room to complain. It sounded like he wanted to bury the hatchet and say goodbye to them before retiring. He did tell the guy at the door that it was nothing bad.

[hpantazo]

all timely radio reports on WEEI and other stations reported that he was ejected from the stadium still dressed in his Celtic uniform. The later written reports were a coverup.

I don't think they were coverups. I think the initial reports were wrong and reflect the initial reaction people have to Sheed from his reputation. If he really did storm the locker room to argue, I'm sure Stern would have loved to take the opportunity to fine him. He is still under contract, a fine and suspension would have been very easy and quick to dish out. No action by the league indicates Wallace didn't do anything wrong.

[Q_FBE]

So, the Sheed might not retire??? Good, get your fat azz in shape and contribute something before Game 7 of the NBA finals. I don't want no Fatione style performances during the regular season.

[Evantime34]

The best situation for us would be we trade him. He gets bought out then he signs with us for the second half of the season PJ Brown style.

I'm not sure his body could handle an entire season. Especially because he'd probably be starting for the first half of the year.

[RJ87]

I'm having Brett Favre flashbacks.

I just want Sheed to make up his mind, if he's wavering then it's likely making things difficult as far as a trade is concerned.

[JSD]

We shouldn't even be surprised though, really. For true clarity, it's best for a player to give it a couple weeks after wrapping up the season and then make a decision on future.

His announcement was emotion based and made prior to stepping away from the grind.

[Scalablob990]

come back sheed!

[guava_wrench]

I'm having Brett Favre flashbacks.

I just want Sheed to make up his mind, if he's wavering then it's likely making things difficult as far as a trade is concerned.

It's not as if he ever made a public announcement.

If you sign someone like him for 3 years, this is part of the bargain.

[RJ87]

http://celticshub.com/2010/07/04/other-july-4th-nuggets-sheeds-future-the-great-wall-of-turkey/

His performance in Game 7 aside, all of the evidence we have suggests that Rasheed Wallace is close to washed up. None of that evidence suggests he would show up in shape next season if he does decide to continue with Boston. And while his performance in the post-season was better than his work in the regular season, it was not as good as people think. His PER was an awful 10.4, he made fewer than one three-pointer per game and his defense was solid in the post but very shaky on the screen/roll.

His value now lies in his contract, not his play.

So true...

[nickagneta]

So word out this morning from people a lot closer to Rasheed Wallace than David Aldridge is that Aldridge's report was wrong and that Rasheed is actually holding off on retirement for the purpose of assisting the Celtics in trading his contract and helping out the team.

Link

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Rasheed Wallace is taking his time in officially announcing his retirement. That's just fine with the Boston Celtics.

Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Monday that Wallace is assisting the team by not filing retirement papers any time soon.

"He's trying to help us out by waiting, which is good,'' Rivers said of Wallace, due to make $6.32 million next season and $6.79 million in 2011-12. "He's still our property so we can use that in a trade or something. He's doing a great thing for us.''

While there has been some speculation Wallace might not retire now that Rivers has assured that he will return to the Celtics and star forward Paul Pierce is on the verge of signing a new contract, Rivers said the chances are "very little or none'' the forward will play next season.

Another link

Despite published reports to the contrary, the #Celtics still anticipate Rasheed Wallace retiring.

As I said earlier in the thread, this is all BS on David Aldridge's part to fill column space and is completely wrong and as can be seen from the tone of the above article and Tweet, Rasheed is retiring, he is not awaiting a buyout. he is giving up all his money and the only reason he hasn't done so yet is to help out the Celtics.

[Fafnir]

Good to hear that Nick!

[BballTim]

http://celticshub.com/2010/07/04/other-july-4th-nuggets-sheeds-future-the-great-wall-of-turkey/

His performance in Game 7 aside, all of the evidence we have suggests that Rasheed Wallace is close to washed up. None of that evidence suggests he would show up in shape next season if he does decide to continue with Boston. And while his performance in the post-season was better than his work in the regular season, it was not as good as people think. His PER was an awful 10.4, he made fewer than one three-pointer per game and his defense was solid in the post but very shaky on the screen/roll.

His value now lies in his contract, not his play.

So true...

  Haha. Let's all get excited about the playoff PERs of possible replacements Brad Miller (4.14) or Erick Dampier (3.68).

[Birdbrain]

So word out this morning from people a lot closer to Rasheed Wallace than David Aldridge is that Aldridge's report was wrong and that Rasheed is actually holding off on retirement for the purpose of assisting the Celtics in trading his contract and helping out the team.

Link

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Rasheed Wallace is taking his time in officially announcing his retirement. That's just fine with the Boston Celtics.

Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Monday that Wallace is assisting the team by not filing retirement papers any time soon.

"He's trying to help us out by waiting, which is good,'' Rivers said of Wallace, due to make $6.32 million next season and $6.79 million in 2011-12. "He's still our property so we can use that in a trade or something. He's doing a great thing for us.''

While there has been some speculation Wallace might not retire now that Rivers has assured that he will return to the Celtics and star forward Paul Pierce is on the verge of signing a new contract, Rivers said the chances are "very little or none'' the forward will play next season.

Another link

Despite published reports to the contrary, the #Celtics still anticipate Rasheed Wallace retiring.

As I said earlier in the thread, this is all BS on David Aldridge's part to fill column space and is completely wrong and as can be seen from the tone of the above article and Tweet, Rasheed is retiring, he is not awaiting a buyout. he is giving up all his money and the only reason he hasn't done so yet is to help out the Celtics.

Or maybe the story was meant for Aldridge to pick up to continue the facade that he might not be retiring for..

cough <stern> cough.

I have to believe there is some obscure rule if you knowingly trade a player ( it's done all the time ) who's going to retire the second he sets foot in his new city ( probably won't even do that ) that the league can fine or reject the trade.

Just my .02.