Alright, I know we're all tired of panicking over the status of KG's knee, whether the Celtics organization is being straight forward with us about it, etc. etc. etc.
I'm not standing on the edge of a bridge as I type this, and I'm not about to get on the edge anytime soon. However, I thought it would be interesting to hear some thoughts and opinions on what I'm about to type, and give people a chance to display their mad General Manager skills haha.
God forbid KG's knee be something that a good summer's rest can't fix, but I was just watching ESPN, and they said something in regard to KG having some loose cartilage in the knee, and we all know that something like that will involve scoping the knee in the offseason. This scares me, as this could easily be the beginning of the end for the KG area. However, this doesn't mean it has to be the end of our ability to contend for championships for another 20 years. Ainge has stated in the past that he would have traded away the original Big 3 while they were still good if he had been GM. My question is this: if KG is damaged goods and will never be able to play at 100% all star level again, how do we continue to contend? Do we stick with what we have? KG at 75% is better than most PF's in the league. Or do we look to shuffle and trade some combination of either KG, Ray, and young guys to put ourselves in position to acquire young FA superstars and lottery picks?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to push Ray and KG out the door, I am very connected to each of them and would love to see them retire as Celtics. At the same time, however, I can't bear to think of another 20 years of "potential", bad decisions (see trading away chauncey, joe johnson), etc. If we can win another championship, then that'll be warrant enough for them to stick around a while longer and possibly retire as Celtics. But one championship? One and done? Are we ready to pull a Detroit Pistons here?
Another thing that worries me is Rajon Rondo. Call me crazy, but I've never heard him express genuine interest in being a life long Celtic. Paul Pierce has said it multiple times, and I felt bad for Delonte and Big Al because they both shared the same good sentiments for the Celtics. Rondo gives me the feel that once his contract is up, he's got money on the brain moreso than loyalty to the organization. Maybe it's just me...I hope so.
Ok, enough talking, how would you handle things this off season if KG's knee requires surgery?