What Player Are You Most Excited to Watch Tonight?

[Redz]

One other thing I'm interested in seeing is what kind of a crowd there is at the Mullins Center.  Not so much size, but enthusiasm.  Will it be a college like atmosphere?  Could be fun to see/hear.

[greenwise]

Miles, O'Bryant and the rookies in particular.

I am intrigued by Rondo's new look, Tony's new role and to check how in shape are all the players...

Can't wait!

[fan33]

Voted for Billy Walker, though Paddy 'O, and Miles as well as T. Allen will all have my extra attention! I'm excieted at their prospects to contribute this year throughout the upcoming season, no matter the final score tonight...

[liam]

Walker,Miles, and O'Bryant can someone post clips of this after the fact?

[CelticsWhat35]

For me, if I had to pick one, it would be Miles.  Like Redz said, it's probably more intrigue than excitement (although that could hopefully change after seeing him in action).  With the rookies, you know they have a lot to learn, and with this being their first time playing against real NBA competition, you can't get too up or down on what they do tonight.  But with Miles, we know what he's been capable of in the past, and I'm interested to see how that has changed, for the better and/or worse.

But truthfully, I'm excited to see all of them get out there on the court.  Even you, Scal. 

[youcanthandlethetruth113]

Bill Walker and POB. walker is probably going to have Ryan Gomes like rookie season or perhaps even better. POB i think can be great on defense, not sure what he can do on offense but im curious to find out..

Same here!

[Dybdal]

P.O.B.

When the other team has freaking Brand on the floor, you got to be excited to see what the P.O.B can do about that when Garnett's his swing man

[Reggie's Ghost]

Patty O for sure, he has the biggest shoes to fill at the moment as our backup center, none of these other new guys (Walker, Giddens/Miles, etc.) will need to play a huge role, and I know already what to expect and hope for from TA. 

Miles might look good tonight, but for a guy with his injury history he's playing on borrowed time, so "how good he looks tonight"--which I think will be very good--isn't really the point.

Long term however, Walker by a mile, biggest potential to be a true impact player from this off season.

[Casperian]

Tony Allen
Bill Walker
Patrick O Bryant - well more curiosity than excitement

Those three in that order.

Same here.

I want to see TA at 100%. There are no excuses if he´s not productive this season, but if he is, watch out.

I want to see if Bill Walker is as good as advertised.

I want to see how our Center situation looks like.

Additionally, I want to see BBD going into his second season and his development over the off-season.

..and finally, Rondo, and if his new muscles will have an effect on his ability and willingness to take it to the hoop.

[Chris]

I really don't think we are going to be able to tell much about Tony during the preseason.  He likely will light it up, and show that he is back to full health, but what we really need to see is whether he can play a certain role in limited minutes, while maintaining his focus.  We won't know that until they start running the real rotations, and his role is cut down a bit.

[bostonsportsfan]

OBryant hands down right now kendrick perkins is hurt Right now POB is a bust and i am very concerned about our center position because with perk hurt and pj probably retired I hope this guy proves me wrong and is once again another gem by danny ainge but going up against a guy like brand and dalembert whose not a bad player either not an allstar but would much rather have him than pob will be important tonight because tonight will give us all first impressions

[blackbird]

Kevin Garnett! Because he's definitely going to be the most excited to be there.

[Sweet17]

I would have said Miles but after watching the scrimmage (even for that little bit) and the drills I was like 'meh'.. Oh maybe he can still play but he doesn't look like an exciting player anymore. It's kinda like McDyess after his injury. He still plays and sometimes well but he is only a shadow of the player he used to be..

I say TA - I think he has recovered fully from his knee injuries and can show us his stuff..

[ManUp]

I can't pick. The more i think about it the more players pop up. I voted for Giddens because he hasn't gotten any love on the poll, but I don't really know. The game is going to be great tonight. There are a lot of players to pay attention to new and old. Can't wait to see everyone.

[Redz]

I would have said Miles but after watching the scrimmage (even for that little bit) and the drills I was like 'meh'.. Oh maybe he can still play but he doesn't look like an exciting player anymore. It's kinda like McDyess after his injury. He still plays and sometimes well but he is only a shadow of the player he used to be..

I say TA - I think he has recovered fully from his knee injuries and can show us his stuff..

If Miles is boring on the level of McDyess I'll be a happy camper.  Unfortunately I think McDyess had a hell of a lot more to fall back on beyond pure athleticism.