Tony Allen - a chain of events

[mrpoundforpound]

Shoutout to everyone who hated the trade when it was made and stood by it.  People are just now jumping on the bandwagon now lol

I hope you're not calling me out as someone who just started to hate the trade. I was borderline depressed after that trade because it honestly felt like Ainge decided to shut the window himself.

I hated it from the moment it happened. But what I hated even more was the fact that Ainge let Tony go because that's exactly what led to the trade.

Wasn't aimed at you at all.  I didn't keep track of who was against and who was for it.  But it's funny now how a majority of the board stood by that awful move even going into the playoffs despite our poor play and now all of a sudden people are realizing what a mistake it was

Sadly, there's no badge of honor for hating that trade and being proven right (although a lot of folks will still dispute that).  I would have much, much rather been wrong.  If Jeff Green averages 30 points per game the rest of the playoffs and leads this team to victory, I'd be thrilled.

This. Prove us wrong, Jeff Green. Show some heart, soul, guts and toughness. Lead us to the promised land.

That's like asking KG to stop running his mouth or Baby to stop being stupid.

[BballTim]

Shoutout to everyone who hated the trade when it was made and stood by it.  People are just now jumping on the bandwagon now lol

I hope you're not calling me out as someone who just started to hate the trade. I was borderline depressed after that trade because it honestly felt like Ainge decided to shut the window himself.

I hated it from the moment it happened. But what I hated even more was the fact that Ainge let Tony go because that's exactly what led to the trade.

Wasn't aimed at you at all.  I didn't keep track of who was against and who was for it.  But it's funny now how a majority of the board stood by that awful move even going into the playoffs despite our poor play and now all of a sudden people are realizing what a mistake it was

Sadly, there's no badge of honor for hating that trade and being proven right (although a lot of folks will still dispute that).  I would have much, much rather been wrong.  If Jeff Green averages 30 points per game the rest of the playoffs and leads this team to victory, I'd be thrilled.

  I suspect that nobody will be proven right or wrong, much like the year long argument about Danny diminishing our chances that was squelched from relevance by KG's knee injury.

[Chris]

Regarding the rumors of the C's being interested in Tony midseason, Chris Wallace was on the radio this morning, and said they wouldn't have considered trading Tony after the Jan 2 win in LA, crediting his post-game interview with making him a cult hero in Memphis.

Given the way Memphis has done business over the last few years, and Chris Wallace's reputation as an "owners GM", I believe he was being 100% honest, and there was no way they were going to trade a guy who was actually filling seats.

In related news, if anyone can find video of the interview (I have had no luck yet), I have some TPs for you.

[JohnBagleyValueMeal]

Green is a better all-around player than Tony, he shoots better than Tony and isn't too short to defend SF's (BBallTim, you're right), but listen, Tony has grown 2-3 inches while in Memphis... great!

Just FYI, Tony Allen's career FG% (.484) and season FG% (.510) are far, far superior to Jeff Green's career FG% (.445) and season FG% (.484).

Also, Tony Allen averages almost as many Rebounds/36 minutes for his career (5) as Jeff Green (5.9), even though Green is 6 inches taller and has played power forward for most of his career.

[BballTim]

Green is a better all-around player than Tony, he shoots better than Tony and isn't too short to defend SF's (BBallTim, you're right), but listen, Tony has grown 2-3 inches while in Memphis... great!

Just FYI, Tony Allen's career FG% (.484) and season FG% (.510) are far, far superior to Jeff Green's career FG% (.445) and season FG% (.484).

Also, Tony Allen averages almost as many Rebounds/36 minutes for his career (5) as Jeff Green (5.9), even though Green is 6 inches taller and has played power forward for most of his career.

  Tony's fg% is high for the same reason Rondo's is, a preponderance of close shots (which isn't a bad thing).

[aporel#18]

Green is a better all-around player than Tony, he shoots better than Tony and isn't too short to defend SF's (BBallTim, you're right), but listen, Tony has grown 2-3 inches while in Memphis... great!

Just FYI, Tony Allen's career FG% (.484) and season FG% (.510) are far, far superior to Jeff Green's career FG% (.445) and season FG% (.484).

Also, Tony Allen averages almost as many Rebounds/36 minutes for his career (5) as Jeff Green (5.9), even though Green is 6 inches taller and has played power forward for most of his career.

  Tony's fg% is high for the same reason Rondo's is, a preponderance of close shots (which isn't a bad thing).

Yes, that's a good thing, and I loved to see Tony attacking the basket. I am a TA fan, but Jeff Green is a more reliable shooter. Of course, if he attacked the basket like TA he'd be a beast. Hopefully he'll get it and we'll all be pleased by that.

Go Celtics!!!