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Offline popcontest

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…and Dwight ought to know that Rondo could help him post career best numbers too.

Shaq never played with a PG like Rondo in his entire career. Neither has Dwight.

I’m not saying the C’s have a shot, but it would be nice to see these two play together.

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Well, it wasn't just Rondo who got Shaq open looks.  It was having Shaq as the 5th offensive option *and* having a point guard with court vision and passing skills to get him the ball in good spots.

If we brought Dwight here, the point guard would remain the same.  However, the big question would be whether the Celtics had the other pieces around him to be successful.  Right now, I don't think Jeff Green + Avery Bradley is a competitive foundation.


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Right now, I don't think Jeff Green + Avery Bradley is a competitive foundation.

I'd be willing to bet, neither does Danny.

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Not only just Rondo, but Allen, Pierce and KG stretching the defense was a huge part of it too. 
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Well, it wasn't just Rondo who got Shaq open looks.  It was having Shaq as the 5th offensive option *and* having a point guard with court vision and passing skills to get him the ball in good spots.

If we brought Dwight here, the point guard would remain the same.  However, the big question would be whether the Celtics had the other pieces around him to be successful.  Right now, I don't think Jeff Green + Avery Bradley is a competitive foundation.

Paul will still be playing. Ray might still be playing. Once KG retires there will be a lot of cap space. There's always quality wings out there on the market (free agent or trade), I don't think Avery Bradley will be playing 30+ minutes as a starter in just a year or two.

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Shaq shot a career best because he never made any one on one moves all year, something he would have done, and likely missed, in his younger days.

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…and Dwight ought to know that Rondo could help him post career best numbers too.

Shaq never played with a PG like Rondo in his entire career. Neither has Dwight.

I’m not saying the C’s have a shot, but it would be nice to see these two play together.


I believe you are saying the Celtics have a chance at landing him.  And I would agree with you.  Obviously, they are gonna need a few more role players to entice Howard to come, but it is possible.
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