During the '08 offseason, Danny Ainge made it clear when not signing James Posey that he was looking towards the future as much as he was the present. With Garnett seemingly done for the playoffs, us fans can't help but think of that ever-present "window" before the Celtics are just too old. Next year, with everyone a year older and a bench unit that will again need to be rebuilt (Likely no Marbury, probably only one of Davis and Powe, etc.), what direction do the Celtics need to go in?
When I look at the current Celtics, I fear that we're en route to become the new Detroit Pistons. Always in the mix, but just past that point where they can really win it all. I'm not here to declare the death of the Celtics as we now know them, but if we can't win next year, should we really be looking to keep the team together? Ray's contract expires after next year, then Pierce's, then KG's.
I think most of us would hope that, one way or another, Pierce will end his career with the Celtics, but other than him, is there any benefit to keeping Ray and KG on in order to have around 3 more winning seasons with little chance to make any real progress?
I guess I just want to know what the fans around here think the future is for the Celtics? Do we have any definite pieces for a future Championship team other than Rondo and maybe Perk? When do we draw the line between competing and rebuilding?
