Danny Ainge CAN NOT split this group

[wahz]

I agree with the idea that the older core group can stay if the younger guys can become their equals and we end up 10 deep.

Had we been healthy we would have had Avery, Jeff Green and Wilcox on the floor yesterday. I think they key to our run was to have KG forced to play the 5 but he played too much. If he starts next year but is limited to say 28 minutes and we have a REAL center to play 20 also, that is a great start to things right there. Any young big who would be playoff ready would be worth his weight in gold...KG gets even better with the rest and we don't throw up a -15 with KG off the floor.

So bring the old core back.
Get a good young big. We also need Rondo to improve even more on the jumper.
Finally another wing shooter. Green is going to be a slasher. We still need a wing shooter that will give reason for Paul to sit

[cman88]

it all hinges on Garnetts decision...if he wants to play next year, im 100% sure they re-sign him to a 1-2year deal and try and reload.

[Jon]

I think the fact that this free agent class is so weak will be a highly motivating factor for Danny to keep this group together.  And that's not even counting the other benefits, like what KG and Ray can teach young players and how much more money Wyc will make keeping them together, rather than going into pseudo-rebuilding mode. 

Plus, I really like what Bradley and Green could bring to this team with the Big Three.  With Bradley and Green in tow, this team really could keep KG, Ray, and PP all around 30 mpg without going into terrible scoring droughts. 

[cltc5]

Agreed less money and limited role.  Ray might wanna start, but his heart may tell him he's best off the bench.  I think he's the only .  IF KG doesnt hang it up he'll come back a celtic I think.  Bring the entire roster back with the exception of maybe sasha, Williams, and maybe JJJ, and go out and get some FA and good draft picks.  We can make a nice transition and still be primed for the a run and set up for the future.

[j804]

I think the fact that this free agent class is so weak will be a highly motivating factor for Danny to keep this group together.  And that's not even counting the other benefits, like what KG and Ray can teach young players and how much more money Wyc will make keeping them together, rather than going into pseudo-rebuilding mode. 

Plus, I really like what Bradley and Green could bring to this team with the Big Three.  With Bradley and Green in tow, this team really could keep KG, Ray, and PP all around 30 mpg without going into terrible scoring droughts. 

I am stoked at what a Rondo/Green/Bradley trio would be like running wild

[jambr380]

I think the fact that this free agent class is so weak will be a highly motivating factor for Danny to keep this group together.  And that's not even counting the other benefits, like what KG and Ray can teach young players and how much more money Wyc will make keeping them together, rather than going into pseudo-rebuilding mode. 

Plus, I really like what Bradley and Green could bring to this team with the Big Three.  With Bradley and Green in tow, this team really could keep KG, Ray, and PP all around 30 mpg without going into terrible scoring droughts. 

I am stoked at what a Rondo/Green/Bradley trio would be like running wild

I am still getting over the loss, but, like many others, was not totally surprised after the game 6 blow out.

Honestly, with Bradley, Green, and [even] Wilcox our team would have gotten so many more easy transition baskets and the defense would have been much more energetic. I am totally in line with those that want to bring back this group, even for two more years [as that is when Pierce will be up]. Unless there is a guarantee at a Howard/Williams FA signing, I don't see any reason to fall into 7-10 range in draft position.

Plus, what if KG, Ray, and Green come back on very reasonable contracts? For KG/Ray, are they really playing for money at this point and Green does have something to prove. It would be even more exciting to add a guy like J. Smith. What a way to move on to the next generation.

[RajonRondo9Dime]

Sigh.

One of these days you guys are going to realize 40 year olds cant compete in this league.

[wdleehi]

Sigh.

One of these days you guys are going to realize 40 year olds cant compete in this league.

They competed this year.


One more year works.


It rolls over the cap flexibility to a year where there is a chance for top FA vs. spending multiple years to get fringe stars at best.

[thirstyboots18]

Sigh.

One of these days you guys are going to realize 40 year olds cant compete in this league.

I strongly disagree with you.  They may not be able to carry a team any longer, but they certainly can compete and contribute on a championship team.

[thirstyboots18]

Sigh.

One of these days you guys are going to realize 40 year olds cant compete in this league.

and another thing...not one of them is 40. 

[cman88]

Sigh.

One of these days you guys are going to realize 40 year olds cant compete in this league.

KG averaged 20PPG and 10RPG this playoff Run...that puts him as one of the best big men in the league still..

he cant do it for 40minutes a game anymore...but he can still compete.

[18isGREATERthan72]

I think the fact that this free agent class is so weak will be a highly motivating factor for Danny to keep this group together.  And that's not even counting the other benefits, like what KG and Ray can teach young players and how much more money Wyc will make keeping them together, rather than going into pseudo-rebuilding mode. 

Plus, I really like what Bradley and Green could bring to this team with the Big Three.  With Bradley and Green in tow, this team really could keep KG, Ray, and PP all around 30 mpg without going into terrible scoring droughts. 

I am stoked at what a Rondo/Green/Bradley trio would be like running wild

I am still getting over the loss, but, like many others, was not totally surprised after the game 6 blow out.

Honestly, with Bradley, Green, and [even] Wilcox our team would have gotten so many more easy transition baskets and the defense would have been much more energetic. I am totally in line with those that want to bring back this group, even for two more years [as that is when Pierce will be up]. Unless there is a guarantee at a Howard/Williams FA signing, I don't see any reason to fall into 7-10 range in draft position.

Plus, what if KG, Ray, and Green come back on very reasonable contracts? For KG/Ray, are they really playing for money at this point and Green does have something to prove. It would be even more exciting to add a guy like J. Smith. What a way to move on to the next generation.

So if we're operating under the assumption that Green, Bradley, and Wilcox are all healthy, are we also saying all this under the assumption that Rose isn't injured, and that the Magic didn't lose Dwight for the playoffs?

I love this team, and I love what happened this post season as far as overachieving, but the truth is, we didn't have to play a STRONG Bulls team, and we didn't have to play a potentially dangerous Magic team.  We had almost everything go our way this post season up until the 8 minute mark of the fourth quarter last night.  No Rose, No Dwight, and No Bosh up until the last few games...  We still couldn't do it though.  It's going to get HARDER as the Heat get BETTER, and we get SLOWER.  Face reality.

[Swoopz]

I really hope that he brings everyone back for one more year. A healthy lineup of:
Rondo/Dooling
Bradley/Allen
Pierce/Pietrus
Green/Bass
Garnett/Wilcox

could do major damage next year, especially with Rose out. With Chicago out of the picture I'll take our chances in a rematch with Miami, a team we took to 7 games this year.

[wdleehi]

I really hope that he brings everyone back for one more year. A healthy lineup of:
Rondo/Dooling
Bradley/Allen
Pierce/Pietrus
Green/Bass
Garnett/Wilcox

could do major damage next year, especially with Rose out. With Chicago out of the picture I'll take our chances in a rematch with Miami, a team we took to 7 games this year.

We will not see this team.

1)  It will be really a bad idea to bring back two guy getting over heart conditions.

2)  Bass, Drooling and Pietrus will have to be willing to take a one year contract. 

3)  Green was not a good starting PF before he had a heart issue.

[Celtics18]

Sigh.

One of these days you guys are going to realize 40 year olds cant compete in this league.

Let's let them retire before they turn 40 then.