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We signed Tyronn Lue....as a coach
« on: October 23, 2009, 03:11:16 PM »

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2009, 03:12:36 PM »

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The new Sam Cassell?
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Re: We signed Tyronn Lue....as a coach
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2009, 03:17:42 PM »

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I bet this is in case of an injury(maybe someone would get cut) or a 2 for 1 trade that gets done during the season.

Or they think he can be a help during practice. I know he has a relationship with KG.

Or (probably most likely): Hudson just isn't cutting it as a pg and they release him by midseason.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2009, 03:18:04 PM »

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Well, didn't see that one coming. Wondering what the Celtics are thinking with Lue as a "coach", but we will see...
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2009, 03:22:00 PM »

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Interesting ... there's more going on here than meets the eye, (but that's the norm with Danny anyway). Can you say "dichotomy" ??
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2009, 03:35:30 PM »

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Quote from: Redz on October 23, 2009, 03:12:36 PM
The new Sam Cassell?

  I hear Sam's good at coaching, but I always found it a little amusing that a shoot-first pg was going to mentor Rondo...
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2009, 03:37:29 PM »

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He'll probably learn the plays, practice with the team, and be ready toward the end of the season in case we need another point guard. Gives time for Ainge to make a 2 for 1 type deal, and have Lue in the background if needed. At least Lue will have something to do for now instead of just sitting on the bench tossing a towel.
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2009, 03:39:07 PM »

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I think Danny just invented the 16-man team roster. Let's see if others follow suit.
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2009, 03:45:57 PM »

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Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on October 23, 2009, 03:39:07 PM
I think Danny just invented the 16-man team roster. Let's see if others follow suit.

I wonder a little about the legality of it, but we won't know the answer to that question until they attempt to sign him as a player.  My guess is the league would off-set his coaching salary against a minimum contract.   
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Re: We signed Tyronn Lue....as a coach
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2009, 03:49:33 PM »

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Quote from: Roy Hobbs on October 23, 2009, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on October 23, 2009, 03:39:07 PM
I think Danny just invented the 16-man team roster. Let's see if others follow suit.

I wonder a little about the legality of it, but we won't know the answer to that question until they attempt to sign him as a player.  My guess is the league would off-set his coaching salary against a minimum contract.   
I think he's likely a backup plan. In case of injury or a multiple player trade that costs us Eddie.
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2009, 03:50:23 PM »

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Quote from: Roy Hobbs on October 23, 2009, 03:45:57 PM
Quote from: BudweiserCeltic on October 23, 2009, 03:39:07 PM
I think Danny just invented the 16-man team roster. Let's see if others follow suit.

I wonder a little about the legality of it, but we won't know the answer to that question until they attempt to sign him as a player.  My guess is the league would off-set his coaching salary against a minimum contract.  

Something along those lines, and of course, it's understood that someone needs to be waived/released before any of this comes to fruitition if at all.
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2009, 04:17:27 PM »

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It's an insurance move, although I suspect he may take Hudson under his wing anyway.  Wouldn't surprise me if Hudson ends up being his project.  And, if Rondo DOES get hurt, they could bite the bullet, waive someone and have someone ready to go that's about as good as any street free agent that would likely be available.

Still waiting, though, to hear the team announce that they've signed Michael Sweetney as "Team Nutritionist."
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2009, 04:18:06 PM »

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Rather impressive (and curious) title -- Director of Basketball Operations -- for an assistant coach.   Sounds more like a GM-ish title than coach -- in fact, wasn't that DA, Chris Wallace's or Dave Gavitt's title at one point?
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2009, 04:22:15 PM »

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Quote from: Neurotic Guy on October 23, 2009, 04:18:06 PM
Rather impressive (and curious) title -- Director of Basketball Operations -- for an assistant coach.   Sounds more like a GM-ish title than coach -- in fact, wasn't that DA, Chris Wallace's or Dave Gavitt's title at one point?

DA was "Executive" Director of Basketball Operations; Leo Papile was "Assistant Executive" Director of Basketball Operations.

In all likelihood, the team just created a position for him.  I'm surprised they didn't slap the "Player Development" tag on him, but really, it's a title without much meaning.
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We got Tyrone Lue after all
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2009, 10:02:18 PM »

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News on the front page is that we added Lue to the coaching staff. Many have clamored for him as a back PG in the past 2 years. I wonder what his role will be? Is there a hidden agenda to use him as a backup?

I say he is a safety net only and if he dresses for a game this year, Danny will force the league into making a new rule about carrying extra players on the 'coaching staff'. First it was  Cassell ,now Lue.
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