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Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« on: May 01, 2013, 04:24:05 PM »

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Can anyone explain why Celtics aren't slated to try to go after this big man? Its not like hes a project either, has good handles, good basketball IQ, and is very good at rebounding.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2013, 04:27:25 PM »

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Because everyone's focus is on the playoffs?

In 6 weeks, there will be tons of speculation about Dieng and other potential draftees.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 04:31:56 PM »

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Quote from: Lucky17 on May 01, 2013, 04:27:25 PM
Because everyone's focus is on the playoffs?

In 6 weeks, there will be tons of speculation about Dieng and other potential draftees.

Oh really?  ;)

My point being why would we get Kelly Olynyk, when Dieng/Plumlee are available for us to try to grab? There are alot of speculation, but Dieng is the least I've heard, yet hes proven in and out his abilities can help a team out as efficiently as possible.

I'm hoping we grab Dieng, or Plumlee.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 05:09:51 PM »

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Who says we're not?
Just because nothings been announced doesn't mean he's not on our serious radar.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 05:43:54 PM »

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Quote from: Monkhouse on May 01, 2013, 04:31:56 PM
Quote from: Lucky17 on May 01, 2013, 04:27:25 PM
Because everyone's focus is on the playoffs?

In 6 weeks, there will be tons of speculation about Dieng and other potential draftees.

Oh really?  ;)

My point being why would we get Kelly Olynyk, when Dieng/Plumlee are available for us to try to grab? There are alot of speculation, but Dieng is the least I've heard, yet hes proven in and out his abilities can help a team out as efficiently as possible.

I'm hoping we grab Dieng, or Plumlee.

Jump to conclusions much?  :o
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 05:46:07 PM »

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Quote from: mainevent on May 01, 2013, 05:43:54 PM
Quote from: Monkhouse on May 01, 2013, 04:31:56 PM
Quote from: Lucky17 on May 01, 2013, 04:27:25 PM
Because everyone's focus is on the playoffs?

In 6 weeks, there will be tons of speculation about Dieng and other potential draftees.

Oh really?  ;)

My point being why would we get Kelly Olynyk, when Dieng/Plumlee are available for us to try to grab? There are alot of speculation, but Dieng is the least I've heard, yet hes proven in and out his abilities can help a team out as efficiently as possible.

I'm hoping we grab Dieng, or Plumlee.

Jump to conclusions much?  :o

This board is something else today.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2013, 06:12:09 PM »

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So I guess I might as well not post anything at all...

I simply wrote why we aren't pursuing Gorgui Dieng... Danny was looking at the 6'10 PG, and a couple others.

I just thought Dieng would be the perfect Center we need.

I don't care if the playoffs are here right now. I do care that tonight may be the last night of two HoFers who have etched history in the Boston Celtics organization. But I care about the future, and I'd like to discuss it...

And I wasn't jumping to conclusions.... I just heard all of this talk about who we may get in the draft, and the possibilities, and yet most users on this forum don't talk about Dieng who did a wonderful job with the Cardinals.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2013, 06:34:56 PM »

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No offense intended. I just found the question odd given how far away from the draft we are.

Like asking your parents on Halloween why you haven't heard them talking about getting you an Xbox for Christmas.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2013, 06:48:46 PM »

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The thing about Dieng is that he is not great at anything. Yet he is good at alot of things. See his stats after a game and nothing stands out, until you turn your head and realize he just finished with 9 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 4 assist, 2 steals. In addition he is very versatile and able to guard four positions (C,PF) and (sf, guard - temporarily, PNR).

Based on this fact alone he should be a 1st round pick but maybe from 20-30 range.

There is excitement and potential, if he can add on 20 more pounds, what else more he could do on the court. He has very good bbiq, not turnover prone and a winner. But natural basketball skills are not there. You need a point right now, he is not the man who will help you get that.  Rebounding could also be better

The celtics especially with KG and PP leaving, need to hit a home run as soon as the 2013 pick. Guys like Giannis, Saric fit the bill bc of their leadership qualities and "i can carry you on my back" capabilities.  You also have guys like Kentavious Caldwell Pope that can score in so many different ways, and consistently be a 20 point guy (and we are hurting for scoring).  They might be better options for the celts.

Dieng on the other hand would be a better pick for a team like SA , who have already are strong in almost all areas , except needing a guy to step in when Duncan needs to rest
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2013, 06:52:04 PM »

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geez louise guys and gals... this thread doesnt seem to be heading anywhere good at the moment.

maybe we all can transform it a bit? how about restating the thread title?

why not something to the effect of.......

"Five great reasons why ainge should seriously look at Dieng in this draft!" then we would be able to debate why diengand not other tall young basketball players should be wearing the green :D.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2013, 01:17:14 AM »

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Quote from: Monkhouse on May 01, 2013, 04:31:56 PM
My point being why would we get Kelly Olynyk, when Dieng/Plumlee are available for us to try to grab? There are alot of speculation, but Dieng is the least I've heard, yet hes proven in and out his abilities can help a team out as efficiently as possible.

I'm hoping we grab Dieng, or Plumlee.

You'll ruin Ainge's plan to make it look like he is not interested in the players he is actually interested in.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2013, 01:39:13 AM »

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I'm sure that they are looking at Dieng, along with a number of other guys.  Those mock drafts that you see are just based on the draftniks expectations of where they think guys might go.  They aren't based on some kind of insider knowledge of who specific GMs are most interested in. 

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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2013, 09:47:39 AM »

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Who knows?

I dont see Danny being as focused on the draft currently when we have more important matters, like winning game 6, at hand.

Once the playoffs end or once it ends for the Celtics, then lets start speculating over silly mock drafts that no one has any idea about.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2013, 10:31:56 AM »

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Quote from: Monkhouse on May 01, 2013, 04:24:05 PM
Can anyone explain why Celtics aren't slated to try to go after this big man? Its not like hes a project either, has good handles, good basketball IQ, and is very good at rebounding.

Are you sure you know how the draft works?  No team can "pursue" any player except the team that has the no.1 pick.  It gets progressively harder from there.  Teams also don't pursue players like they have to convince them to join; the players really have no choice.  That's why it's called a draft, not a post-collegiate free agent pool or something more catchy.  Another facet of the draft: teams try not to publicize who they're pursuing lest a competitor with similar interest in the player leapfrogs them for said player.  Celtics could very well end up "pursuing" Dieng but...I have no idea how you've ended up with this complaint. 

Since Dieng is projected to go around where the Celtics pick, maybe earlier, maybe later and since the Celtics need size or really any good player at any position since they're going to rebuild possibly as soon as next year, I'm sure Dieng will be a consideration for their first round pick.
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Re: Why aren't we trying to pursue Gorgui Dieng?
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2013, 10:43:30 AM »

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Also, Danny's not known for telegraphing his draft interests.
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