I see now what dannys plan was, lineup is set

[pearljammer10]

We already signed Obryant... I dont think we will be going for another center when we really need a 6th man instead.

[tapper]

I think we are ok with this bench. What needs to happen is O'Bryant able to handle the bigger centers and Pruitt be able to run the offense. We will have enough scoring and I think they all can play defense.

[BigALmeetLasme]

Danny is the man.  He stole Rondo.  Stole Powe.  Stole BBD. Lets see if Giddens and Walker are next in line. 

For the doubters who say Giddens is too small for the SF spot.  Match him up next to Josh Howard who is listed at 6-5 210.  Amazing because he plays like a big Sf sometimes and of course moves to the 2 when Dirk is at the 3.  Howard averaged 7 boards a game this season. 

Also I think Powe can play a small amount at the 3 spot if the right matchup is there. 

We are the champions!! We set the Bar!  If we want to use a 6-4 guy at the 3 spot it is them who have to match us up not vice versa...We are after all the champs.  At least that will work for part of the time. 

[Triboy16]

Giddens is more 6'5-6'6 has long arms, has bulk already and rebounding close to a whopping 9 rebounds per game in college

no shooting guard can rebound like that consistantly

[Cman]

I don't think the lineup is set. I'm sure there will be 1 more player added before camp starts.

There might be one or two guys added for camp and for the sake of competition, but these guys will be on non-guaranteed contracts and will likely be cut (that is my prediction).

[Chris]

Danny is the man.  He stole Rondo.  Stole Powe.  Stole BBD. Lets see if Giddens and Walker are next in line. 

For the doubters who say Giddens is too small for the SF spot.  Match him up next to Josh Howard who is listed at 6-5 210.  Amazing because he plays like a big Sf sometimes and of course moves to the 2 when Dirk is at the 3.  Howard averaged 7 boards a game this season.   

Wasn't Josh Howard also the last player picked in the first round, and a reigning conference player of the year?

...I'm just saying

[BudweiserCeltic]

I'd be interested in how Gidden's and Walker's defense translates to the NBA more than anything. Because if we're lucky that both can be good at it, we could potentially have some awesome lineups with any number of mixes that include Rondo, Tony, Giddens, Walker, and KG. I'm very curious on how a lineup like that would play out.

[bucknersrevenge]

It better not be set. 


Still need an actual 2nd C. 


Still need a larger backup 3. 


And still want a backup PG that does more then shoot. 

The roster is set except for the signing of the rookies IMO.

O'Bryant and BBD will get those minutes.  Not optimal but, I think the Danny and Doc believe that Perkins minutes should go up to about 30 which means even less time for the backup C.

They don't need another wing.  They lost Posey so they will make do. 

They won't be carrying 4 PGs. 

Then the team is doing a terrible job getting ready for next year. 


They need real experience off the bench. 

The first three of House, TA and Powe only scares the Celtics. 

yeah i think theyre done too. pruits the pg that can do more than shoot. giddens' is the backup 3. hes 6'5 but plays like a bigger player with his long arms. o'bryant gives them length off the bench though i think theyre keeping the last spot warm for alonzo moruning.

but danny still accomplished what he wanted.the c's biggest issues last year were length in the frontcourt, athleticism in the backcourt, an over reliance on 3 pt shooting and not enough ft attempts.

obryant gives them length while still keeping the last spot open for mourning when he comes back. adding a healthy tony, pruitt and jr giddens means more athleticism off the bench and more finishing at the rim. by the way kg just became an even more dangerous offensive weapon when he strays away from the basket with his passing. now we have athletes that can cut without the ball to the rim for alleys for backdoor passes and can finish at the basket.

[sns0274]

I'd be interested in how Gidden's and Walker's defense translates to the NBA more than anything. Because if we're lucky that both can be good at it, we could potentially have some awesome lineups with any number of mixes that include Rondo, Tony, Giddens, Walker, and KG. I'm very curious on how a lineup like that would play out.

If nothing else those 5 sure could get up and down the floor in a hurry

[bucknersrevenge]

I'd be interested in how Gidden's and Walker's defense translates to the NBA more than anything. Because if we're lucky that both can be good at it, we could potentially have some awesome lineups with any number of mixes that include Rondo, Tony, Giddens, Walker, and KG. I'm very curious on how a lineup like that would play out.

If nothing else those 5 sure could get up and down the floor in a hurry

far fewer of those pullup 3's off the break. its all about alleys at the rim now. rondo better get ready. look for him to average over 8 apg this coming year. kg just became more dangerous now finding cutters at the rim.

[kgiessler]

everyone forgets that we were doing quite well during the season before we got cassell and pj. we really had no good backup center to perkins at that point and house wasn't a true point guard.

Well, you pretty much summed it all up perfectly right there.  Compared to the beginning of last year, this team is light years ahead.  Experience individually, experience working as a team.

I'm not worried. And, as much criticism as O'Bryant has gotten here, I think he's going to pan out very nicely.

[Barnabas]

It better not be set. 


Still need an actual 2nd C. 


Still need a larger backup 3. 


And still want a backup PG that does more then shoot. 

The roster is set except for the signing of the rookies IMO.

O'Bryant and BBD will get those minutes.  Not optimal but, I think the Danny and Doc believe that Perkins minutes should go up to about 30 which means even less time for the backup C.

They don't need another wing.  They lost Posey so they will make do. 

They won't be carrying 4 PGs. 

Then the team is doing a terrible job getting ready for next year. 


They need real experience off the bench. 

The first three of House, TA and Powe only scares the Celtics. 

What was the team's biggest knock last preseason?  No depth off the bench.  Did Danny panic and make a desperation move?  No, he played things out and addressed the needs midseason for minimum cost.  I say we trust this and let him do it again.  We know what we are getting from House and should be happy with it.  We still don't know how good BBD, Powe, TA, Giddens, and Walker can be; none of them have reached their ceilings.  BBD and Powe both scored 20+ points in big games against powerhouse teams, so lets let them show how consistent they can be with consistent minutes before we make any desperation moves.  Then if there are still holes to fill midseason, lets address them then.

That might be what Ainge has in mind.  And it worked last year.  

The only thing that concern me about this approach is that to a contending team, as pposed to a team that's just coasting along and being happy to be playing well (think the Clippers of the last decade), just about every game is important.  Boston might not have won the Championship if they had not gotten the home court advantage.  In my mind, it might be worth it to spend a few millions to give the team the best chances of getting off to a good start.  And lest we forget, some of our rivals improved themselves.  But then again, it ain't my millions (not that I have any of those!) to play with.

[Jon]

I'd be interested in how Gidden's and Walker's defense translates to the NBA more than anything. Because if we're lucky that both can be good at it, we could potentially have some awesome lineups with any number of mixes that include Rondo, Tony, Giddens, Walker, and KG. I'm very curious on how a lineup like that would play out.

If nothing else those 5 sure could get up and down the floor in a hurry

far fewer of those pullup 3's off the break. its all about alleys at the rim now. rondo better get ready. look for him to average over 8 apg this coming year. kg just became more dangerous now finding cutters at the rim.

How often do you think we're really going to see that lineup?  As it stands now, both Walker and Giddens could spend considerable time in the D-League. 

[BballTim]

I'd be interested in how Gidden's and Walker's defense translates to the NBA more than anything. Because if we're lucky that both can be good at it, we could potentially have some awesome lineups with any number of mixes that include Rondo, Tony, Giddens, Walker, and KG. I'm very curious on how a lineup like that would play out.

If nothing else those 5 sure could get up and down the floor in a hurry

far fewer of those pullup 3's off the break. its all about alleys at the rim now. rondo better get ready. look for him to average over 8 apg this coming year. kg just became more dangerous now finding cutters at the rim.

How often do you think we're really going to see that lineup?  As it stands now, both Walker and Giddens could spend considerable time in the D-League. 

  Maybe one of them but probably not both. We don't have a ton of backup wings right now.

[bucknersrevenge]

I'd be interested in how Gidden's and Walker's defense translates to the NBA more than anything. Because if we're lucky that both can be good at it, we could potentially have some awesome lineups with any number of mixes that include Rondo, Tony, Giddens, Walker, and KG. I'm very curious on how a lineup like that would play out.

If nothing else those 5 sure could get up and down the floor in a hurry

far fewer of those pullup 3's off the break. its all about alleys at the rim now. rondo better get ready. look for him to average over 8 apg this coming year. kg just became more dangerous now finding cutters at the rim.

How often do you think we're really going to see that lineup?  As it stands now, both Walker and Giddens could spend considerable time in the D-League. 

  Maybe one of them but probably not both. We don't have a ton of backup wings right now.

exactly. as for how often i expect to see that particular lineup? in truth, not often...unless were already blowing them out. i was just making the comment about the alleys solely in the context of looking at that lineup. that said we have the versatility to put out a lot of lineup with a great mix of at the rim finishers and floor spreaders.