Nate to Celtics Official / Danny's take (merged Nate threads)

[Redz]

Just realized Giddens and Walker were part of the deal for the first time.

Nice knowin' yua fellows.

The Celts can definitely use all of the good stuff Danny mentioned. Hopefully the other Nate baggage doesn't rear its ugly head.  I've been liking watching Daniels, TA, & Rondo zip around the floor.  This is another speed ugrade.

[Bahku]

The guy could really thrive here, and I think he's matured beyond the troubles with his coach and the press. I've never heard much bad about him coming from his team-mates. Whatever happens, it will be very interesting to watch this develop ... still sucks big-time that Eddie's gone ... wish this deal didn't come with the sting of his loss. 

http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press021810-celtics-acquire-robinson.html

[DinTN]

Best thing about this trade? Cs didnt give up their 2010 1st rounder! that could turn into Renardo Sydney, Manny Harris, or Lance Stephenson! and yes 2010 draft is as deep as you can get! so 25 overall could end up being a star

We may have given up a pick also. Didn't indicate what pick it was.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64854/20100218/robinson_deal_to_boston_now_official/

[BudweiserCeltic]

Best thing about this trade? Cs didnt give up their 2010 1st rounder! that could turn into Renardo Sydney, Manny Harris, or Lance Stephenson! and yes 2010 draft is as deep as you can get! so 25 overall could end up being a star

We may have given up a pick also. Didn't indicate what pick it was.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64854/20100218/robinson_deal_to_boston_now_official/

Other than rumors before Giddens and Walker were included, I haven't heard anything about a pick being included. Very much doubt that a pick would've been included with this type of package.

[DinTN]

Best thing about this trade? Cs didnt give up their 2010 1st rounder! that could turn into Renardo Sydney, Manny Harris, or Lance Stephenson! and yes 2010 draft is as deep as you can get! so 25 overall could end up being a star

We may have given up a pick also. Didn't indicate what pick it was.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64854/20100218/robinson_deal_to_boston_now_official/

Other than rumors before Giddens and Walker were included, I haven't heard anything about a pick being included. Very much doubt that a pick would've been included with this type of package.

The web page has changed. Hope we didn't give up a pick. Anyway, earlier it said: 

Nate Robinson and Marcus Landry have been dealt to Boston for Eddie House, JR Giddens and Bill Walker, according to Alan Hahn of Newsday.

NBATV reported that the Knicks will also receive a pick.



Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64854/20100218/robinson_deal_to_boston_now_official/#ixzz0fwaDkLW2

[Mr October]

Best thing about this trade? Cs didnt give up their 2010 1st rounder! that could turn into Renardo Sydney, Manny Harris, or Lance Stephenson! and yes 2010 draft is as deep as you can get! so 25 overall could end up being a star

We may have given up a pick also. Didn't indicate what pick it was.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64854/20100218/robinson_deal_to_boston_now_official/

Other than rumors before Giddens and Walker were included, I haven't heard anything about a pick being included. Very much doubt that a pick would've been included with this type of package.

The web page has changed. Hope we didn't give up a pick. Anyway, earlier it said: 

Nate Robinson and Marcus Landry have been dealt to Boston for Eddie House, JR Giddens and Bill Walker, according to Alan Hahn of Newsday.

NBATV reported that the Knicks will also receive a pick.



Read more: http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64854/20100218/robinson_deal_to_boston_now_official/#ixzz0fwaDkLW2

I had a momentary panic.... I don't want to see draft picks lost for role players.

Welcome aboard Nate!

[Roy Hobbs]

The press release from Celtics.com:

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced today that the club has acquired guard Nate Robinson and forward Marcus Landry from the New York Knicks in exchange for guards Eddie House, J.R. Giddens and forward Bill Walker.

"Nate is one of the great athletes in the league and he brings a dynamic scorer to our team," said Danny Ainge, Celtics President of Basketball Operations. "We have been seeking a second ball handler capable of penetrating the defense and we believe that he provides that. We love Nate's ability to pressure the ball defensively and we think he can add to our defense as well as our offense."

Robinson, a 5-foot-9 guard, is currently averaging 13.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 24.4 minutes per game. The former Washington Husky is also shooting a career-high 45.2 percent from the field in 30 games this season. Robinson connected for a season-high 41 points against Atlanta on Jan. 1 to go along with six rebounds and eight assists. The product of Seattle is the only three-time Slam Dunk champion in NBA history after winning the 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk competition at All-Star Weekend on Feb. 13. Robinson has netted 20 or more points seven times this season.

Landry, a 6-foot-7 forward, is averaging 2.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 6.4 minutes per game this season. The former Wisconsin Badger was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Knicks on Sept. 24, 2009 and posted a season-high eight points against Indiana on January 3. Landry pulled down a season-high four rebounds against Dallas on Jan. 24.

"It is tough to see Eddie go," said Ainge. "He was one of my favorite players to watch and he was a key element in winning the 2008 championship and a tremendous presence in the locker room along with his son Jaelen. J.R. and Billy are two talented young players that haven't had much of an opportunity to play. We thank them for their commitment and wish them well."

House, a 6-foot-1 guard, was averaging 7.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 16.9 minutes per game at the time of the trade. House in the Celtics' franchise record holder for three-point field goal percentage in a single season when he shot 44.5 percent from beyond the arc during the 2008-09 season. In his time with the Celtics, the Arizona State alum posted averages of 7.8 points, 1.4 assists and shot 41.2 percent from beyond the arc. House posted a season-high 22 points against Chicago on October 30.

Giddens, a 6-foot-5 guard, appeared in 21 games this season for the Celtics averaging 1.1 points and 1.0 rebound in 4.7 minutes per game. He registered season-highs of six points and seven rebounds against New Jersey on January 13. In four games on assignment for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League this season he averaged 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steal in 31.8 minutes per game. During those four games the former New Mexico Lobo shot 64.4 percent from the field and 60.0 percent from three-point distance.

Walker, a 6-foot-6 forward, appeared in eight games for the Celtics this season averaging 1.0 point in 3.7 minutes per game. The former Kansas State Wildcat was named the 2009 Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Community All-Star winner for the 2008-09 season for his outstanding work with Boston area charities. Walker appeared in nine games on assignment for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League this season and averaged 17.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press021810-celtics-acquire-robinson.html

[Redz]

This one cracks me up.  Do you think Danny was gritting his teeth when he said it?

J.R. and Billy are two talented young players that haven't had much of an opportunity to play. We thank them for their commitment and wish them well."

[Jon]

This one cracks me up.  Do you think Danny was gritting his teeth when he said it?

J.R. and Billy are two talented young players that haven't had much of an opportunity to play. We thank them for their commitment and wish them well."

I don't know if he was gritting his team so much as just restraining himself from saying, "but they won't, because they suck." 

Both were apparently committed and not problems.  But neither was apparently all that good. 

[Andy Jick]

This one cracks me up.  Do you think Danny was gritting his teeth when he said it?

J.R. and Billy are two talented young players that haven't had much of an opportunity to play. We thank them for their commitment and wish them well."

note the word "commitment" and not "contribution"...

[Redz]

This one cracks me up.  Do you think Danny was gritting his teeth when he said it?

J.R. and Billy are two talented young players that haven't had much of an opportunity to play. We thank them for their commitment and wish them well."

I don't know if he was gritting his team so much as just restraining himself from saying, "but they won't, because they suck." 

Both were apparently committed and not problems.  But neither was apparently all that good. 

lol, thanks Jon, yeh, that's more what I meant

[twinbree]

The former Wisconsin Badger was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Knicks on Sept. 24, 2009 and posted a season-high eight points against Indiana on January 3. Landry pulled down a season-high four rebounds against Dallas on Jan. 24.

Was this really necessary? Isn't the whole point of mentioning highs to impress the reader?

[Jon]

The former Wisconsin Badger was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Knicks on Sept. 24, 2009 and posted a season-high eight points against Indiana on January 3. Landry pulled down a season-high four rebounds against Dallas on Jan. 24.

Was this really necessary? Isn't the whole point of mentioning highs to impress the reader?

Thought the same thing.  Is that really supposed to make anyone (including Marcus) feel good?

[yupitsme]

oh I forgot to give a

"WORD AAPP"

[BballTim]

The former Wisconsin Badger was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Knicks on Sept. 24, 2009 and posted a season-high eight points against Indiana on January 3. Landry pulled down a season-high four rebounds against Dallas on Jan. 24.

Was this really necessary? Isn't the whole point of mentioning highs to impress the reader?

  Don't be so quick to criticize. How would you like to be the poor sap who's tasked with making these players look impressive?