Celtics were close to signing David West

[ManUp]

Too bad, I think I'm more upset that we're stuck with JO starting more than anything, lol.

[PosImpos]

Some of you acting like we missed out on karl malone or something...

I'm in this boat. David West would've been nice and everything, but I mean he wasn't the defensive stalwart Perkins was, or the pure presence the promise of Shaq was. I would've have quite called it a 'lateral move', but its not like it would've set us apart for the coming season or anything.

to me it was the difference between being a top 10 team and being a top 5 team.  still probably not going to win the championship, but they'd have a shot.  now?  we're back to where we were at the end of the last season.  2nd round exit.

[celticinorlando]

YES! STUCK WITH JO FOR A FEW MONTHS!!....he will be hurt by the end of January because he is always is...bum

[Who]

Too bad, I think I'm more upset that we're stuck with JO starting more than anything, lol.

Haha, me too!

I've been spending the last 5 minutes trying to talk myself into Chris Wilcox as a starter instead of J.O'Neal.

[henr1k]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
To be accurate, Boston had a sign-and-trade with New Orleans for David West ready to do. West wanted more money annually, took Pacers offer.

[jbaerg]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
To be accurate, Boston had a sign-and-trade with New Orleans for David West ready to do. West wanted more money annually, took Pacers offer.

Glad he wanted to sign for a contender...Idiot...

[jdpapa3]

Woj says our s&t was ready to go, but West took the Pacers instead. Hope KG whoops up on him in the playoffs now.

[celticinorlando]

Too bad, I think I'm more upset that we're stuck with JO starting more than anything, lol.

TP for you/ I hate JO...he will have a long injury and we will be screwed at center

[celticinorlando]

Woj says our s&t was ready to go, but West took the Pacers instead. Hope KG whoops up on him in the playoffs now.

typical...enjoy Indiana you bum

[Who]

David West will be a nice addition for Indiana.

PG - D.Collison, G.Hill
SG - P.George, D.Jones
SF - D.Granger, B.Rush
PF - D.West, T.Hansbrough
C  - R.Hibbert, J.Foster

They have a nice squad there. Not enough top tier talent to do anything unless Paul George makes a huge leap but I like their balance and depth. The mix of talent.

[indeedproceed]

David West will be a nice addition for Indiana.

PG - D.Collison, G.Hill
SG - P.George, D.Jones
SF - D.Granger, B.Rush
PF - D.West, T.Hansbrough
C  - R.Hibbert, J.Foster

They have a nice squad there. Not enough top tier talent to do anything unless Paul George makes a huge leap but I like their balance and depth. The mix of talent.

Its the type of team that gets you close to 50 hard wins, is a threat to beat any team on any night, and will likely drive a team nuts before going down in the 1st or 2nd round.

[RajonRondOWNED]

Scumbag West. Wants to win a title and join a contender. Goes to Indiana to get more money.

[celticinorlando]

what now Danny Boy?? better get some size for when o'neal gets hurt with a broken finger nail

[Lucky17]

David West will be a nice addition for Indiana.

PG - D.Collison, G.Hill
SG - P.George, D.Jones
SF - D.Granger, B.Rush
PF - D.West, T.Hansbrough
C  - R.Hibbert, J.Foster

They have a nice squad there. Not enough top tier talent to do anything unless Paul George makes a huge leap but I like their balance and depth. The mix of talent.

I read somewhere that Paul George grew another inch during the offseason, and now stands at 6'10".

I also hear that the Pacers may look to S&T McRoberts for O.J. Mayo.

[snively]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
To be accurate, Boston had a sign-and-trade with New Orleans for David West ready to do. West wanted more money annually, took Pacers offer.

Fascinating.  I guess West was using Boston to ramp up the Pacers' offer.