Darko is a Beast!

[gar]

Getting excited about Darko he can block shots and takes pride in his D. The old Perk meets the new perk - Darko is a Beast!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPNw9iqP92g&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zWoaPHSSTM&feature=endscreen&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=MT3JNRUHGeo

[pearljammer10]

Great signing. Bold prediction; darko starts for us by Christmas and averages 10 and 8.5 with 1.5 blocks this year.

[Ogaju]

I predicted that if Darko joins the Celtics you might as well just hang number 18. I stand by this prediction.

[Celtics18]

Darko . . . Darko . . . Darko!!

Psyched.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

I think a lot of people underestimate Darko's offensive abilities. He's quite mobile for a 7-footer, and certainly isn't a stone-handed slug like Perk (whom I like, but let's be real). Whip him into shape on a contending Boston team, and he'll pay dividends—he won't average a double-double, but he'll be a solid offensive contributor as well as good rebounder and shot blocker.

[ACF]

I predicted that if Darko joins the Celtics you might as well just hang number 18. I stand by this prediction.

Let's put some letters and numbers on that baby.

[flyofchange]

Wow, you people are really something.....
I hope that you are being sarcastic cause
we just signed a 7 footer who shot .454 from the field and .432 from the line, averaged 3.3 reb 4.6 points and 0.9 blocks in 16 minutes per game
and you guys are acting like we signed prime kareem abdul-jabbar.

This guy is a flat out bum and I hope he never sees the floor.

cant belive we have money to sign this sorry scrub and not stiemboat who actually has potential to get better unlike this guy whos hit his peak even though it was more like a valley than a mountain.

[flyofchange]

I think a lot of people underestimate Darko's offensive abilities. He's quite mobile for a 7-footer, and certainly isn't a stone-handed slug like Perk (whom I like, but let's be real). Whip him into shape on a contending Boston team, and he'll pay dividends—he won't average a double-double, but he'll be a solid offensive contributor as well as good rebounder and shot blocker.

A GOOD REBOUNDER?? hes never averaged over 6.1 rebounds combining off and def rebounds!! AND he was playing 20+ a game!

Hes a TERRIBLE rebounder!!!!!

[ACF]

[Celtics4ever]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4WcTE_wJU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeJPuKkD6mA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17IjrYNjexA

Tale the "EA" and replace it with a "U" and you have a more legit name for Darko.   Seriously, I hope he helps us but I hope these let you come back to planet earth.  Let's hope the Bill Walton 86 magic helps Darko fulfill his potential.

[moiso]

He's not really an upgrade from a healthy Steimsma.  It still looks like Darko just flips his shots toward the hoop- kind of like some guys do after a whistle.  He never really shoots the ball.

Hopefully he stays motivated to defend and rebound like he did in his first Orlando season.  That was pretty much the only year that he stayed motivated. 

A lot of people think Doc and KG will help motivate him, but I can just as easily see him pouting and going through the motions after KG gets on his case.

[GreenFaith1819]

I think a lot of people underestimate Darko's offensive abilities. He's quite mobile for a 7-footer, and certainly isn't a stone-handed slug like Perk (whom I like, but let's be real). Whip him into shape on a contending Boston team, and he'll pay dividends—he won't average a double-double, but he'll be a solid offensive contributor as well as good rebounder and shot blocker.

A GOOD REBOUNDER?? hes never averaged over 6.1 rebounds combining off and def rebounds!! AND he was playing 20+ a game!

Hes a TERRIBLE rebounder!!!!!

I think what RocknRollForyoursoul means is that next to KG Darko will be a good rebounder and shot blocker, which I can certainly agree with.

The man is likely to put up very productive numbers on BOS...he won't be expected to come in here and put up a dbl-dbl.

He is (right now) - a third string center for us....now that COULD change if you get him into the right situation.

What other situation out there is better than BOS for someone like Darko? BOS is, IMO - the PERFECT team for him.

He will now be surrounded by vets like Paul, KG, Rondo and Jet, plus a top coach in Doc.

And I'm betting that he'll take one look up in those rafters and see those banners...this tradition...and the young man (27) will get serious about Basketball.

This COULD be a HUGE signing for BOS....and if not? BOS is still deep enough to move on, and it won't hurt us salary-wise.

I'm looking forward to Darko in Green!

[Chris]

Wow, Perk even stops to gather himself when he is flopping!

[pearljammer10]

He's not really an upgrade from a healthy Steimsma.  It still looks like Darko just flips his shots toward the hoop- kind of like some guys do after a whistle.  He never really shoots the ball.

Hopefully he stays motivated to defend and rebound like he did in his first Orlando season.  That was pretty much the only year that he stayed motivated. 

A lot of people think Doc and KG will help motivate him, but I can just as easily see him pouting and going through the motions after KG gets on his case.

Darko is much better then a healthy steamah. I think darko is goIng to surprise some people here and succeed with the celts organization.

[kozlodoev]

[A GOOD REBOUNDER?? hes never averaged over 6.1 rebounds combining off and def rebounds!!

Really? Becase, you know, we usually don't combine offensive and defensive rebounds when we talk about rebounding...