Doc's harsh assessment of Starbury's future...

[Roy Hobbs]

"With Baby, it will probably come down to what he can get on the open market," Rivers said. "With Steph, it will probably come down to what we can get on the open market."

Ouch.  In other words, the Celtics are looking for an upgrade, and Starbury won't necessarily be asked back. 

Link.

[WeMadeIt17]

Yeah thats pretty tough. I hope he comes back.

[Change]

Bye Bye don't let the door hit ya. Offense Offense Offense. We need scorers.

[Who]

There's not a lot of talent out there in free agency this summer, in terms of backup point guards who'll sign a cheap contract.

Again, I think Eddie House is the best man to fill the role.

[cordobes]

Well, what's the surprise?

I repeat a question I made in another thread: if it was Will Solomon playing the way Marbury did, would anyone consider bringing him back? I think the answer is no - and I believe that Will Solomon would play better than Marbury did.

[CoachBo]

Pretty accurate assessment, actually. The question of Marbury is a real "meh."

[Rondo_is_better]

Well, too bad for Stephon. He tried really hard to fill the role he thought everyone wanted him to fill--ideal teammate, defender, hustler, distributor--but in the end it didn't work out for him. He was going against his fundamental nature as a player and thus did not play too well at all.

I actually like the guy now, though, and I think most of Boston does as well, so at least he gained some fans in a harsh world.

Thank you for what I believe was an honest and hardworking effort Steph.

[housecall]

actually he should forever be thankful we(Celtics)gave him a break or chance to play again.

[wdleehi]

He didn't play good.


He is a team killer.



Celtics can do better for a backup PG

[Casperian]

There's not a lot of talent out there in free agency this summer, in terms of backup point guards who'll sign a cheap contract.

Again, I think Eddie House is the best man to fill the role.

We don`t have to get a backup PG through free agency. Marbury and Cassell both came mid-season. Normally, I don`t like the term, but to gamble on a buyout at backup PG is really a "low risk, high reward" move, imo.

Anyway, it`s a great opportunity for me to post this clip again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHhLDWzcmhg

[Who]

There's not a lot of talent out there in free agency this summer, in terms of backup point guards who'll sign a cheap contract.

Again, I think Eddie House is the best man to fill the role.

We don`t have to get a backup PG through free agency. Marbury and Cassell both came mid-season. Normally, I don`t like the term, but to gamble on a buyout at backup PG is really a "low risk, high reward" move, imo.

I'm uncomfortable taking that risk. I don't like the idea of hoping for mid-season will bring a quality player who fills the exact hole you're looking to fill. I don't want to see Danny take that risk again.

If a quality player does become available at that late stage, Danny can always dump someone who isn't playing in order to create an open roster spot, and sign that rotation worthy player. You don't lose any opportunity by having a plan in place from preseason.

[Fafnir]

Eddie is a passable backup PG for this team. Backup SF and backup C are bigger needs. Danny should focus on those spots first.

[Casperian]

There's not a lot of talent out there in free agency this summer, in terms of backup point guards who'll sign a cheap contract.

Again, I think Eddie House is the best man to fill the role.

We don`t have to get a backup PG through free agency. Marbury and Cassell both came mid-season. Normally, I don`t like the term, but to gamble on a buyout at backup PG is really a "low risk, high reward" move, imo.

I'm uncomfortable taking that risk. I don't like the idea of hoping for mid-season will bring a quality player who fills the exact hole you're looking to fill. I don't want to see Danny take that risk again.

If a quality player does become available at that late stage, Danny can always dump someone who isn't playing in order to create an open roster spot, and sign that rotation worthy player. You don't lose any opportunity by having a plan in place from preseason.

But you said it yourself, Eddie can play the position. We don´t need a "quality" backup PG, just a servicable one. The Ainge quote on the front page indicates that a backup big or wing is their top priority, so I assume the only way to get anything resembling "quality" at PG is through trades or buyouts, and in that case, I´m all for it. Rondo is young, he can play heavy minutes, and it worked the last two seasons.

[moiso]

I don't like Eddie at the point.  If Ainge determines that Pruitt isn't up to the task, he has to sign somebody whether it's Marbury or someone else.  Hopefully it will happen this summer and not at midseason.

[gar]

Well, what's the surprise?

I repeat a question I made in another thread: if it was Will Solomon playing the way Marbury did, would anyone consider bringing him back? I think the answer is no - and I believe that Will Solomon would play better than Marbury did.

agreed