In a few short weeks, I am going to see the Celtics play up front and live for the first in about five years when they face Memphis at the Fed Ex Forum. Understandly, I am rather excited to see this game. So I find myself on a daily basis visualizing the matchups in my head all the time. There should be some good matchups in this game. Garnett vs Gasol, Pierce vs Prince, and of course Bradely vs Allen.

When I think about this matchup, I keep getting sidetracked because  I am having a hard time deciding on which player would be better for the Celtics at this point for the franchise. Who would you rather wear the Green uniform?

They are very simliar players, but at the same time they are equally diverse. They are both reguarded as top flight defending guards. They are both rather small for the two guard position and limited offensive players using back cuts in the half court to be effective.

Defensivly Tony a lockdown wing defender who is a more physical defender capable of guarding players much bigger than himself because he has great footwork and strength. Avery more of a point guards nightmare with his consistent ball pressure and harrassing defense on opposing point guard. Offensively Tony can slash in the half court and run in transition , but has a horrible jumper and is prone to bonehead moves. Avery a spot up shooter to this point still finding his niche is an inconsistent shooter and finisher.

I may be in the past still with Tony talk, but I think what he has done in Memphis is remarkable considering he was in Doc Rivers doghouse for a good part of six seasons. So would you take Tony back and trade Avery? Or you would rather have Avery and let Tony continue his journey in a different uniform?