Could Mike Miller be the key?

[mahonedog88]

Ultimately, for everyone to happy, by everyone...meaning the team...Doc Rivers would come back.  The players love Doc, there's no hiding that.  It does look as of right now that Doc is leaning towards leaving.

If we want Doc to stick around one more year to finish out his contract, could Mike Miller be the key that puts it altogether?  Doc loves Miller, winning the rookie of the year under him in Orlando.  So if Mike Miller, who is an unrestricted free agent this year, signs on to be a very good 6th man, does that bring Doc back for one more year?  I think it very well could.  And not only does it bring Doc back but it also adds an excellent piece to the bench.

Cause lets face it, we're probably having the core back this year which means in terms of free agents, it's Mike Miller types that we can afford.

[wdleehi]

I would not be surprised if the Wiz resign Miller for more then the MLE. 


He is the type of vet they would want around Wall.

[mahonedog88]

I would not be surprised if the Wiz resign Miller for more then the MLE. 


He is the type of vet they would want around Wall.

Touche.  BUT if not, something we should definately think about.

[FallGuy]

I like Miller quite a bit but don't really think he's what we need (even though he's a plus rebounder for his position).

I think we need someone who can create his own shot and score. Not just a shooter. A scorer. Could be a sixth man type, or could be a new starter, but the offense needs a spark, especially because Perk looks like he's (sort of ) gonna be with us all next year.

[freshinthehouse]

I've talked about it ad nauseum over at Celtics Green, but I don't think i've mentioned it here.  I want the C's to keep an eye on Tracy McGrady.  If he still can play, I'd love to see the C's throw the MLE at him.  If we want to get someone talented, we're pretty much resigned to going after an older vet.  And TMac may be about the best that could (possibly) be available for MLE.

[FallGuy]

I've talked about it ad nauseum over at Celtics Green, but I don't think i've mentioned it here.  I want the C's to keep an eye on Tracy McGrady.  If he still can play, I'd love to see the C's throw the MLE at him.  If we want to get someone talented, we're pretty much resigned to going after an older vet.  And TMac may be about the best that could (possibly) be available for MLE.

Beyond the one really good game, McGrady looked cooked with the Knicks. I think he's a veteran minimum guy.

[twinbree]

I've talked about it ad nauseum over at Celtics Green, but I don't think i've mentioned it here.  I want the C's to keep an eye on Tracy McGrady.  If he still can play, I'd love to see the C's throw the MLE at him.  If we want to get someone talented, we're pretty much resigned to going after an older vet.  And TMac may be about the best that could (possibly) be available for MLE.

TMac's injury history makes him a big risk for the MLE. And he's never made it out of the 1st round. Did he finish the season healthy? I can't remember.  Don't think we'll get him. Not sure we can get Miller either.

[celticsclay]

T mac might actually retire. He mentioned it himself during the season.

[mahonedog88]

I've talked about it ad nauseum over at Celtics Green, but I don't think i've mentioned it here.  I want the C's to keep an eye on Tracy McGrady.  If he still can play, I'd love to see the C's throw the MLE at him.  If we want to get someone talented, we're pretty much resigned to going after an older vet.  And TMac may be about the best that could (possibly) be available for MLE.

Beyond the one really good game, McGrady looked cooked with the Knicks. I think he's a veteran minimum guy.

No thank you on T-Mac.  He was traded to New York because the Knicks needed capspace.  It was his chance to show teams for next year that he can still play...and he failed.  He can't stay healthy, his knees can't take it anymore.  He had that first really good game with the Knicks because he hadn't played in forever when with Houston.  But after that first game, he showed us that there is no way he can play everday and is incredibly unreliable.

[Who]

I've talked about it ad nauseum over at Celtics Green, but I don't think i've mentioned it here.  I want the C's to keep an eye on Tracy McGrady.  If he still can play, I'd love to see the C's throw the MLE at him.  If we want to get someone talented, we're pretty much resigned to going after an older vet.  And TMac may be about the best that could (possibly) be available for MLE.

Beyond the one really good game, McGrady looked cooked with the Knicks. I think he's a veteran minimum guy.

Yep, McGrady was awful for the Knicks.

Atrocious defensively and horrible scoring efficiency. Still a great passer but he needs an awful lot of the ball, and a lot of shots, to get good value out of his playmaking ability. His rebounding was disappointing too.

A negative contributor. He hurts his team more than he helps it.

[freshinthehouse]

It all comes down to if he can ever get healthy again.  I read a while back that he plans on busting his butt in rehab this summer, and if he still isn't up to par by late summer, he's gonna hang it up.  I'd love for the C's to keep an eye on him this summer.  If the dude can still play, he'd be just what we need.  Offensive punch off the bench, long wing defender (always thought he was underrated on D), and maybe most importantly, he's gotta be jonesing to be on a winner.

[PosImpos]

The only way Mike Miller puts the Celtics over the top is if he has a breakout year and makes the All-Star team (basically replacing Ray's production and then some).

[moiso]

I'd love to have Miller if he would play aggresively.  He has seemed afraid to shoot the ball the past couple of years.  Very talented guy, though.

[BballTim]

The only way Mike Miller puts the Celtics over the top is if he has a breakout year and makes the All-Star team (basically replacing Ray's production and then some).

  Not really.If Ray comes back and we bring in Miller (or someone) then we'd really be upgrading our backup wing position (about 25 mins a game).

[greenhead85]

Not the key. Like last year's postseason I mentioned about Ray getting scored at by Kobe big time. Kobe did just that. It will be the same mismatch against Miller. He'll be ok if Ray leaves and he fills the void but will remain a mismatch to Kobe. We need a Dumars-like kind of player who can guard SGs and does playmaking and scoring. None I guess is available right now but I can only think of TMac who can run circles and make Kobe work. Size, speed, respectable athleticism, rebounding, and playmaking. If Kobe gives up on him and their PG is assigned on him then that will be a great mismatch we can capitalize on especially if he takes over the PG role and Ray remains at SG.