Is no one else worried about our size off the bench?

[ucn33]

Yes. I'm so worried that our undersized frontcourt may win the Celtics another championship.

This is pretty much the same roster that won 66 games a year ago, people. The only difference is PJ Brown--and he wasn't even apart of the team until after the All-Star Break.

[bucknersrevenge]

Yes. I'm so worried that our undersized frontcourt may win the Celtics another championship.

This is pretty much the same roster that won 66 games a year ago, people. The only difference is PJ Brown--and he wasn't even apart of the team until after the All-Star Break.

exactly. WAY too early to worry about that. besides we have 3 young bigs. would rather address the backup situation thru free agency and bring in a vet like last year. danny made the right moves drafting athletic wings

[guava_wrench]

I am extremely worried about being too small of a team.  We need BIGS!!!  We should haven't taken Hardin with one of the picks.

The draft is completely irrelevant to our bigs situation off the bench. Rarely does a legit big man drop, and a project is no help this year anyway. DA picked the guys with the best potential, and that made sense.

The free agent signing period hasn't started yet, so it is silly to get worried. Don't forget, Posey was set to sign with NJ before we scooped him up. Even if other big men seem heading elsewhere, let's wait to see how things play out.

It might take a month or 2, so be patient.

[jackson_34]

I guess I'm worried. Only because I thought our one distinctive weakness was a lack of size. Mainly due to the Cavs series and Z getting opportunities to outstretch our fowards, though in the end this didn't really amount to much in determining the series outcome.

It would be nice however, to have a 7ft stashed away just in case...  

[Jon]

I agree with what a lot of people have already said: we do need some big man help, however it is probably better to come through free agency.  Quite simply, it's easier to get potential superstar talent at the 2/3 spot than at the 5 spot, and I think that's what Ainge did with this draft.  That's not to say that they will be superstars, but maybe they'll have a chance down the road.  With big men, there's an even smaller chance, which is why he passed on Jordan. 

Plus, with Walker and Giddens, they could potentially step in next year and play Tony Allen's role off the bench.  Why not just let Tony Allen do it?  Well, I don't think Ainge wanted to commit a sizable contract to him given his injury history and the fact that we don't really need him right now.  Maybe Tony Allen can be a starter someday, but we don't need him to do that today.  So there's no real point in paying him 3-5 million a year to sit on the bench. 

Ultimately, as others have said, we should be able to lock up someone who wants a championship.  In the regular season we should be fine as we are now (assuming everyone's healthy), but I think we need at least one more legit 7-footer to cover all our bases for the playoffs. 

[Chris]

i was surprised at not drafting deandre jordan... he's a 7 foot backup center and we need one of those.

No, he is a 7 foot project, who could barely get off the bench in the Big 12 down the stretch...if he ever pans out, he is at least 2-3 years away from helping anyone.

[bbc3341]

Not worried - who exactly was our BIG off the bench this year? With Perk and KG both able to play the 5 and some bangers like Powe and BBaby we have muscle up front... now, a legit backup center would be sweet... Mourning?

[oldmanspeaks]

I would be really surprised if no trades were made. Look at the other teams' roster such as Indiana. They now have a ton of centers. The Celtics have some fairly young players who are going to be looking for minutes (a healthy Tony, Baby and Powe). I think you have to give teams a chance to access what they have and then expect some trades in accordance to each teams strategy. i.e. we are going younger, more experienced to win now, getting a defender, etc, etc, etc..

The first thing to do is to look at everyone's new roster. That is what I am doing. And then think how many of them will want to shift things around. I think there is quite a few potential trading partners.
 

[ACF]

Not too much.
I mean it's pretty obvious
our bench showed up.
That's why we're the champions.

[Mon]

I'm not going to pull a Bob Ryan and worry about the bench ON JUNE 27th!!!

There are 4 months before the start of the season!!!

Stop it!

[wdleehi]

Team needs a 2nd C that can play.


But we also knew the Celtics were not going to get that guy in the draft.



If all the decent big men are gone in FA and the Celtics still haven't filled this need, then I will be worried.

[footey]

So long as we don't entice Kandi out of retirement.

[tmcdon]

Kwame Brown via FA.  He'll come cheap and playing with the Celtics he'll be under less pressure to shoulder an offensive load.  He's not as tough as Perk, but he's far more athletic and physically gifted.  Given an opportunity to play with no pressure on his back, just play defense and make wide-open dunks . . .

[2short]

Not worried - who exactly was our BIG off the bench this year? With Perk and KG both able to play the 5 and some bangers like Powe and BBaby we have muscle up front... now, a legit backup center would be sweet... Mourning?

Agreed.
Is Pollard going to be around? If he is healthy and paid the LEAST amount possible he can give us a few minutes a game.

[Norcalceltic]

Yes. I'm so worried that our undersized frontcourt may win the Celtics another championship.

This is pretty much the same roster that won 66 games a year ago, people. The only difference is PJ Brown--and he wasn't even apart of the team until after the All-Star Break.

Yes, but PJ Brown played most of the backup minutes in the Playoffs. PJ is also 6'11. I like Leon and Big Baby as PF's. I think Big Baby is too short to gaurd long low post scoring Centers on a consistant basis. Sure we crushed the Lakers in game 6, but Pau pretty much got good looks at the Basket whenever he wanted with baby on him.