Adjusting: Jason In, Ray Out

[Bahku]

Jason Terry is a perfect compliment to this Celtics team ... in character, pride, talent, ability, and unselfishness.

Yes, I am going to miss Ray - I loved the guy and his game, but Terry is the same kind of player, and younger, and I think he will thrive in a Rondo-led and Doc-coached offense.

Terry is clearly one of the best sixth-men in the entire NBA, and his personality and game are perfect for us ... he's the kind of player that Doc adores, and the kind of guy who will be nothing but positive on the floor and off, and a great mentor for AB and the kids coming in.

Ray's gone, and it sucks, but let's move on and focus on the positives, and relish the good things that are taking place, (and the way Bradley will shut Ray down defensively, and Jason will drain tres in his face).

There's nothing we can do about what's transpired, and while Ray's departure leaves a bad taste in my mouth, I honestly think we will be a better team for it in the long run.

No more head issues worrying about how he felt coming off the bench, (it clearly affected his game) ...

No personality issues with Rondo, (there was a rift developing) ...

No concerns with him leaving at a time in the future when we may have had less of an opportunity to adjust to it ...

No chance of Avery feeling like he's stepping on anyone's toes ...

No age issues or recurring bone spur problems, (it's generally chronic at his age) ...

No real loss on the defensive side of the floor ...

No issues with having to stroke a "superstar's" ego by giving him minutes better suited to Bradley ...

And a good deal more money to spend on making this team stronger in the years to come.

It's done ... it stinks ... there it is.

But this team just improved as a result, and if you don't feel so now, I'd bet a bundle that you will ...

Soon.

Ray's gone, Jason's here, and the more I think about it, the better I feel.

Life is good, and it's Ray's loss, IMHO ... I truly believe that time will bear that out.

The Big Three, (Paul, KG and Rondo), are still intact, and the future is very bright.

Go Celtics!




(Remind you of anyone?).

[jraven76]

Well put! I agree that I think we're actually better off in the long run, it's just getting over the nostalgia of keeping the "Big 3" together. There's also the potential of losing that money to spend on another player, but hopefully Danny can get creative now that he has a decision from Ray.

Good post!

[CantBeRight]

Post of the month.

[esel1000]

Terrys better than Ray at this point tbh... he can actually handle the ball, play two positions and create his own shot. Oh and hes practically as good a 3 pt shooter as Ray

[rayallen1934]

Im so p---ed hes not gonna be in a celtics jersey


but please tell me

If Bradley guards Ray, who will guard Wade when they go that lineup?

[CelticSooner]

TP

Time for Avery to shine.

[get_banners]

terry is definitely better for this team than ray. i won't debate you on that. what stinks is that we could have had both.

[get_banners]

Im so p---ed hes not gonna be in a celtics jersey


but please tell me

If Bradley guards Ray, who will guard Wade when they go that lineup?

probably ray's best buddy rondo will cover him, with avery on wade. rondo's getting blamed by many for ray leaving. i wonder if that will have any impact on what kind of D he plays on him...

[colincb]

Im so p---ed hes not gonna be in a celtics jersey


but please tell me

If Bradley guards Ray, who will guard Wade when they go that lineup?

probably ray's best buddy rondo will cover him, with avery on wade. rondo's getting blamed by many for ray leaving. i wonder if that will have any impact on what kind of D he plays on him...

Rondo's going to chase Ray Allen all over the floor?  That makes sense to you?

[bucknersrevenge]

Im so p---ed hes not gonna be in a celtics jersey


but please tell me

If Bradley guards Ray, who will guard Wade when they go that lineup?

probably ray's best buddy rondo will cover him, with avery on wade. rondo's getting blamed by many for ray leaving. i wonder if that will have any impact on what kind of D he plays on him...

Rondo's going to chase Ray Allen all over the floor?  That makes sense to you?

I think Rondo does guard Ray who might be able to cheat on some passing lanes. Paul I think actually guards Chalmers in that instance.

[cltc5]

Im realy happy with having Jet.  Woulda liked to had one more scoring guard, but who knows who will pan out.  I think Jet will actually be better for this team

[tarheelsxxiii]

We have done well.

I am happy to see Avery have a chance to blossom. I love his game and I thought a lot tonight about a Rondo-Avery-Green running in the open court together... exciting to think about Rondo having running-mates now!

I tried to find out more about the severity/prognosis of his injury and the surgeries he just had, but I couldn't find much. Does anyone know if there are long-term repercussions? I'd really like to know more, even if it is just for piece of mind.

[Margarita5]

thumbs up

[Bahku]

Post of the month.

Thank you kindly. (TP)

[Bahku]

TP

Time for Avery to shine.

Back atcha ... I think this leaves the door wide open for Avery to excel and become a crucial part of this club and it's defensive strength, and a one-two punch alongside Rondo. I'm excited to see these guys develop as a tandem on both ends of the floor.