I want to talk about what could potentialy be the best bench in the NBA.

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Nate Robinson
Von Wafer
Marquis Daniels
BBD
Shaq

Even if we dont make a move that is a lot of talent coming off the bench.

All of these guys can run with the starters but I want to talk about them as a UNIT since Doc likes to do this often.

Think about the energy these guys can bring. I am giddy thinking about BBD, NAteRob and Von Wafer on the floor at the same time. These guys are all very high energy young players. Having a big body like Shaq in the paint defensive rebounding and with these guys allows them to really get ahead of the defense and push tempo.

Then you have BBD, the human offensive rebound added to the mix and the energy becomes infectious. At home I can see the Garden errupting as this unit extends leads to blowouts or picks up the slack if the starters come out flat.

Even if the push game is not available on one night, you have a 7 foot 300 pound man who can still plant himself under the basket and create mismatches. I can see this bench playing the halfcourt game too.

For once we have a whole bench of guys that at one point have proven that they can produce in the NBA.

Of course there is some concern about Wafer (will he return to his 08-09 form?) and Daniels (Umm Quisy...what happened last year) but we know these guys can be good. They both are desperate to prove that last year was an abberation, and not a reflection fo their talents.

Yes our team is old. Yes they are slower. But make sure you  are only talking about the starting five because the bench will be electric this year.

And I havent even mentioned Avery Bradley yet who has to tools to be the most exciting player not named Rondo on the entire roster. I also havent mentioned the fact that if Perk comes back healthy that we have a stockpile of competent and huge centers.

Considering the hand he was dealt, Danny Ainge has really impressed me by rebuilding the bench this offseason making us silly deep. He has done this without using his biggest trading chip. Somehow this bench I have just been clamoring about can get even BETTER before this offseason ends...

In my opinion they still need a back up wing that can defend 3's.  Right now the only such person on the roster that can do that is Marquis Daniels, and he is less than durable.

Very excited about the outlook, however one more back up wing and the roster should be complete.  Also do we think JO or Shaq start until Perk gets back?

Quote from: GaBerkowitz on August 05, 2010, 10:28:14 AM

In my opinion they still need a back up wing that can defend 3's.  Right now the only such person on the roster that can do that is Marquis Daniels, and he is less than durable.

Very excited about the outlook, however one more back up wing and the roster should be complete.  Also do we think JO or Shaq start until Perk gets back?

Agree that there are questions whether Quisy can stay healthy. If there is someone out there, then Dannny should get him with Sheeds contract. If not, assuming health, Daniels could be awesome this year.

I want to talk about what could potentialy be the best bench in the NBA.

Check it out...

Nate Robinson
Von Wafer
Marquis Daniels
BBD
Shaq

Even if we dont make a move that is a lot of talent coming off the bench.

All of these guys can run with the starters but I want to talk about them as a UNIT since Doc likes to do this often.

Think about the energy these guys can bring. I am giddy thinking about BBD, NAteRob and Von Wafer on the floor at the same time. These guys are all very high energy young players. Having a big body like Shaq in the paint defensive rebounding and with these guys allows them to really get ahead of the defense and push tempo.

Then you have BBD, the human offensive rebound added to the mix and the energy becomes infectious. At home I can see the Garden errupting as this unit extends leads to blowouts or picks up the slack if the starters come out flat.

Even if the push game is not available on one night, you have a 7 foot 300 pound man who can still plant himself under the basket and create mismatches. I can see this bench playing the halfcourt game too.

For once we have a whole bench of guys that at one point have proven that they can produce in the NBA.

Of course there is some concern about Wafer (will he return to his 08-09 form?) and Daniels (Umm Quisy...what happened last year) but we know these guys can be good. They both are desperate to prove that last year was an abberation, and not a reflection fo their talents.

Yes our team is old. Yes they are slower. But make sure you  are only talking about the starting five because the bench will be electric this year.

And I havent even mentioned Avery Bradley yet who has to tools to be the most exciting player not named Rondo on the entire roster. I also havent mentioned the fact that if Perk comes back healthy that we have a stockpile of competent and huge centers.

Considering the hand he was dealt, Danny Ainge has really impressed me by rebuilding the bench this offseason making us silly deep. He has done this without using his biggest trading chip. Somehow this bench I have just been clamoring about can get even BETTER before this offseason ends...

In my opinion they still need a back up wing that can defend 3's.  Right now the only such person on the roster that can do that is Marquis Daniels, and he is less than durable.

Very excited about the outlook, however one more back up wing and the roster should be complete.  Also do we think JO or Shaq start until Perk gets back?