Can we just bring scalabrine back already?

[bobdelt]

http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gallery/celticsdancersfinals10?pg=6

Scal's back baby! At least picking out the Celtics cheerleaders!

[Birdbrain]

If he's brought back as vet min guy to fill out the roster and for ' break in case of emergency ' situations, I say why not.  

Gody will probably be signed before him though for some of the reasons Meadowlark mentioned.  Scals is what he is.  A great teammate who can fill a need in certain situations.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Here we go again begging for a guy at the bottom of the barrel....always, and perpetually out of shape, no muscle, no idea of how to rebound, not an enforcer (like we need him to be), his mystery 3 point shot that you all love...buy i still haven't seen it....unless you count that one out of 49 attempts...as if anyone here couldn't do the same...he DOESN"T spread the floor, because no one covers him......Denver rushed to sign sheldon..you see ANYONE trying to sign scal..?  He isn't worth a roster spot, try a rookie, develop a big man..why haven't they ever sent scal to maine..think he'll learn something....?

   You guys set the bar so low, that it is underground on this one, making up skills that he doesn't have. Even helping him on his height..LOL...I'll say this, you can be a generous bunch..! Scal should pay to play here, like a gym rec league....like all the guys i have know over the years, that would even take a vaca day to practice their game more..do anything to play one more game, or get better...not scal, he is way ahead of you, he gets paid for doing nothing...get naraja, from denver, at least he is an enforcer...! Heck, scal scammed 3.5 mil off of you for the past 5 years..what is he, a part time banker, a real estate broker..now you want to "bail him out"  you are victims of the helsinki syndrom...you love the people who torture you.....! Your captors...!

What rookie is going to come into a Finals game after not being dressed for weeks and still play playoff level team defense? 

I rather a guy that knows how to play at that level vs. a d-leaguer just taking up a seat for a year.  It's not like the Celtics had a bunch of draft picks (you know, rookies that might actually grow into an NBA player) to fill their bench.  We are talking about reject or never picked players.

a perfect example of being brainwashed by doc....there shouldn't be any unseasoned rookies by playoff time..like last year, or the year before....you PLAY the guys you have to prepare for injuries ect...we got caught twice that way last year because doc has no vision..ran his starters in the dirt trying to get #1 spot, even when he knew they were hurt, and wouldn't listen to the coach.....PP.....should have played all the rookies, sept, oct, nov...make them players, teammates, real reserves, earn their pay, develop some confidence, show them the same...not all players bring it on their own, some need time to develop...that is why they are here....by playoff time, you have some experience under your belt, instead of cold from being benched all year...that is dumb management, and it IS docs fault.

[wdleehi]

Here we go again begging for a guy at the bottom of the barrel....always, and perpetually out of shape, no muscle, no idea of how to rebound, not an enforcer (like we need him to be), his mystery 3 point shot that you all love...buy i still haven't seen it....unless you count that one out of 49 attempts...as if anyone here couldn't do the same...he DOESN"T spread the floor, because no one covers him......Denver rushed to sign sheldon..you see ANYONE trying to sign scal..?  He isn't worth a roster spot, try a rookie, develop a big man..why haven't they ever sent scal to maine..think he'll learn something....?

   You guys set the bar so low, that it is underground on this one, making up skills that he doesn't have. Even helping him on his height..LOL...I'll say this, you can be a generous bunch..! Scal should pay to play here, like a gym rec league....like all the guys i have know over the years, that would even take a vaca day to practice their game more..do anything to play one more game, or get better...not scal, he is way ahead of you, he gets paid for doing nothing...get naraja, from denver, at least he is an enforcer...! Heck, scal scammed 3.5 mil off of you for the past 5 years..what is he, a part time banker, a real estate broker..now you want to "bail him out"  you are victims of the helsinki syndrom...you love the people who torture you.....! Your captors...!

What rookie is going to come into a Finals game after not being dressed for weeks and still play playoff level team defense? 

I rather a guy that knows how to play at that level vs. a d-leaguer just taking up a seat for a year.  It's not like the Celtics had a bunch of draft picks (you know, rookies that might actually grow into an NBA player) to fill their bench.  We are talking about reject or never picked players.

a perfect example of being brainwashed by doc....there shouldn't be any unseasoned rookies by playoff time..like last year, or the year before....you PLAY the guys you have to prepare for injuries ect...we got caught twice that way last year because doc has no vision..ran his starters in the dirt trying to get #1 spot, even when he knew they were hurt, and wouldn't listen to the coach.....PP.....should have played all the rookies, sept, oct, nov...make them players, teammates, real reserves, earn their pay, develop some confidence, show them the same...not all players bring it on their own, some need time to develop...that is why they are here....by playoff time, you have some experience under your belt, instead of cold from being benched all year...that is dumb management, and it IS docs fault.

What rookie is Scali taking a spot from?


Some d-leaguer? 


And what rookie on the Celtics did he steal minutes from? 

[Meadowlark_Scal]

And i am not picking on you wdeelh...i just don't understand the scal thing, nothing pers...!  I know i get a little animated here...but i love hoop, and players with heart...! like leon powe...!  that is why i liked sheldon, blue collar worker...goes and does the dirty work...rebounds..!

[wdleehi]

And i am not picking on you wdeelh...i just don't understand the scal thing, nothing pers...!  I know i get a little animated here...but i love hoop, and players with heart...! like leon powe...!  that is why i liked sheldon, blue collar worker...goes and does the dirty work...rebounds..!

And was a complete bust in the finals.  He was completely outplayed by Scali. 



I want guys that can step in and play on the big stage.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

well, first, at 3.5 mill, you can get more than a rookie, second, seeing as though you can only hav e so many on a roster, he took up a world of spots from guys who really want it, will work and do what you tell them to, a worthy investment....there are guys worth trying...you know how many unsigned guys there are, tall...millions, out of all the colleges, only what 2% make the pros....there are plenty of guys that could do more, younger, more eager, for that spot, less money..scal brings pretty much nothing, and nothing new EVER....how can you not improve.....  he is like the kid that joined the team 'cause all his friends did..he don't care about the game, he just wants to be there....he should pay for those good seats...!  But hey, what does my opinion matter, you like him, i don't.....= no change in the world...! i respect all you guys opinions...!

[Meadowlark_Scal]

gain thoug, what did scal do in the playoffs...  another mystery..i watched every minute....and perfect example of docs mistake, enter sheldon, 12 points in 12 min vs SA, pulled and benched right away...first half too...then 3 MONTHS LATER, his only chance to play game 6, big time playoffs, his first chance ever...you ever play in the playoffs...i played this year in 2 leagues...my 10000000 playoff games, i was nervous still like crazy, and i wasn't cold from riding the pine.....and do not compare playoffs with practice...no way near...nooooooo wayyyyyyy.  like lighting a match compared to sitting in an inferno coated with gasoline...! It is hot and soo fast....

[Bankshot]

Don't want Scal, but rather have him than Shelden.  At least Scal isn't scared of playing in the playoffs.  Shelden was completely overwhelmed by the big moment.

[pearljammer10]

If Scal was 6 11 i would sign him pretty quickly to a veteran min... But hes 6 9 and doesnt play like a power forward and is too big and slow to play sf.

I agree with someone else who claimed Scal is a waste of a roster spot. There are probably at least a hundred other guys out on that market that would have more value than Scal would. We already overpaid him enough, we dont really need Scal back for the crowd to make fun of again.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Don't want Scal, but rather have him than Shelden.  At least Scal isn't scared of playing in the playoffs.  Shelden was completely overwhelmed by the big moment.

he threw away 1 pass..big deal.....and it was on a rebound, something scal is afraid to do anyway. where was the rest of the team on that play anyway...was sheldon the only guy out there......what about pp doing that big hold the ball until ron artest stole it from him and went in for an easy layup...which he then fouled him too.....are you looking at the kid thru a microscope....lets see, one minute of play, after 3 months of pine, one mistake..big deal.....judge the kid on real expectations....scal doesn't make mistakes because he doesn't get involved...sits on the perimeter, waiting for what.....is he now your first choice...hahahahah...pass scal the ball, his shooting will "save" us...!  you don't have to like sheldon, but compare stats..please.....hey denver said they want to sign scal right away...ya, the junior high team....cause scal is 6'9"..he'll be a post up star....if we can get him near the paint...!

[Mike-Dub]

It just wouldn't be right without Scal back.  Resign him for the minimum.

[OhioGreen]

The very sad truth about the situation with FA is that Scal,Quis,Sheldon,Nate and even TA is that these guys at the end of the season almost nobody wanted or thought would be back.  There was quite a bit of support for TA and some for Nate, but not overwhelming.  Now the market is so picked over, they're the 'cream of the crop', and now fans are ecstatic we got Nate and are saying Quis and Scal wouldn't be that bad to sign! If that doesn't show how bad and desperate a situation we're in, nothing will!
With only 2-3 exceptions, there is no one left in FA that would be a 'significant' contributor to winning a championship, or stepping in for a lengthy period of time for an injured starter!  
I would rather have rooted/cheered for a team of young players with no chance of the playoffs, than for a team that has only a prayer and has admittedly no interest in playing the regular season.  Not much to look forward to!  
Against all odds I keep hoping for Danny to come up with that 'big deal' with Sheed's contract-maybe bring in a RJefferson, or Shaq, but my sense is that it's just not going to happen, if it hasn't yet!

The backup wing has replaced the backup Pg position this off season...  It reminds me of the movie Inception.  It's as if reading the same thing incessantly will make some people actually believe in it and drop all rational thought in relation to it.  Yes signing a backup wing is more important than every starter coming back and being a contender.  Danny should just trade everyone and go with the youth because they can't get Matt Barnes or Kyle Korver in Green... Rationally though neither of those guys or any other back up wing is even close to that important.  Do yourself a favor and never play a game of poker you would lose all your money in the first 5 mins.



Ledge meet C's fans during the off season.

Backup wing? Our bench right now is Baby and Nate. Try backup 2,3, and 5!
Frankly, yes, we would have been better off future wise trading everyone but Rondo and Baby and getting young guys with big upside and/or high future picks! Last year was great cause of the playoffs, but regular season was terrible.  Not looking forward to that again!

[Bankshot]

Don't want Scal, but rather have him than Shelden.  At least Scal isn't scared of playing in the playoffs.  Shelden was completely overwhelmed by the big moment.

he threw away 1 pass..big deal.....and it was on a rebound, something scal is afraid to do anyway. where was the rest of the team on that play anyway...was sheldon the only guy out there......what about pp doing that big hold the ball until ron artest stole it from him and went in for an easy layup...which he then fouled him too.....are you looking at the kid thru a microscope....lets see, one minute of play, after 3 months of pine, one mistake..big deal.....judge the kid on real expectations....scal doesn't make mistakes because he doesn't get involved...sits on the perimeter, waiting for what.....is he now your first choice...hahahahah...pass scal the ball, his shooting will "save" us...!  you don't have to like sheldon, but compare stats..please.....hey denver said they want to sign scal right away...ya, the junior high team....cause scal is 6'9"..he'll be a post up star....if we can get him near the paint...!

Two passes, back to back.  Made the exact same mistake the very next possession.  What a dope.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Don't want Scal, but rather have him than Shelden.  At least Scal isn't scared of playing in the playoffs.  Shelden was completely overwhelmed by the big moment.

he threw away 1 pass..big deal.....and it was on a rebound, something scal is afraid to do anyway. where was the rest of the team on that play anyway...was sheldon the only guy out there......what about pp doing that big hold the ball until ron artest stole it from him and went in for an easy layup...which he then fouled him too.....are you looking at the kid thru a microscope....lets see, one minute of play, after 3 months of pine, one mistake..big deal.....judge the kid on real expectations....scal doesn't make mistakes because he doesn't get involved...sits on the perimeter, waiting for what.....is he now your first choice...hahahahah...pass scal the ball, his shooting will "save" us...!  you don't have to like sheldon, but compare stats..please.....hey denver said they want to sign scal right away...ya, the junior high team....cause scal is 6'9"..he'll be a post up star....if we can get him near the paint...!

Two passes, back to back.  Made the exact same mistake the very next possession.  What a dope.

WOW, right on...call Denver, a pro team, ask them what are they thinking, tell them they made a mistake, tell them what you know...tell them they were supposed to sign SCAL...you know better than they do...right..? Tell the whole NBA, sign scal you dummies, hurry up before he is gone......