depends what they do this offseason

Makes me think of if that Doc/KG deal went down and if we got Bledsoe and Jordan maybe we'd be in a even better position than we are now.

The only reason Doc is in LA making 6 million a year from the cheapskate Sterling is because Paul threatened to leave. They preferred a cheaper non all-star coach, but gave the impression of seriously pursuing Doc in an attempt to make Paul think they were serious. That's why the process took forever with details being leaked from the Clippers side every day.

Their best case, preferred scenario was signing a cheap coach. Their second-best scenario, if they were really FORCED to sign Doc, is that the negotiations get so public and messy that the Celtics would just waive Doc outright or trade him for less than a first rounder.

I don't think they were ever seriously considering trading Bledsoe AND Jordan for Garnett. Then once Doc thought he was going there, he obviously wanted to keep Bledsoe as a trade asset but I believe he did want to also replace Garnett with Jordan since he didn't believe Jordan could play his defense.

Whether the Clips would have ever seriously considered Garnett for Jordan just because Doc wanted it is unknown but it became a moot point as the very public negotiations sabotaged any chance of them discreetly getting a player/coach combo deal past the NBA.

Anyway the Celtics called the Clippers bluff by insisting they were fine with Doc returning even with his damaged reputation. Eventually Paul forced Sterling's hand and they relented on giving a first rounder AND paying Doc his 6 million/year.

Even though Jordan is still kind of inconsistent I think Doc probably is relieved, considering how poorly Garnett is playing. At least Jordan is young and has trade value and doesn't need to take games off to rest.

Quote from: Bosstown on December 25, 2013, 03:05:26 PM

Makes me think of if that Doc/KG deal went down and if we got Bledsoe and Jordan maybe we'd be in a even better position than we are now.

The only reason Doc is in LA making 6 million a year from the cheapskate Sterling is because Paul threatened to leave. They preferred a cheaper non all-star coach, but gave the impression of seriously pursuing Doc in an attempt to make Paul think they were serious. That's why the process took forever with details being leaked from the Clippers side every day.

Their best case, preferred scenario was signing a cheap coach. Their second-best scenario, if they were really FORCED to sign Doc, is that the negotiations get so public and messy that the Celtics would just waive Doc outright or trade him for less than a first rounder.

I don't think they were ever seriously considering trading Bledsoe AND Jordan for Garnett. Then once Doc thought he was going there, he obviously wanted to keep Bledsoe as a trade asset but I believe he did want to also replace Garnett with Jordan since he didn't believe Jordan could play his defense.

Whether the Clips would have ever seriously considered Garnett for Jordan just because Doc wanted it is unknown but it became a moot point as the very public negotiations sabotaged any chance of them discreetly getting a player/coach combo deal past the NBA.

Anyway the Celtics called the Clippers bluff by insisting they were fine with Doc returning even with his damaged reputation. Eventually Paul forced Sterling's hand and they relented on giving a first rounder AND paying Doc his 6 million/year.

Even though Jordan is still kind of inconsistent I think Doc probably is relieved, considering how poorly Garnett is playing. At least Jordan is young and has trade value and doesn't need to take games off to rest.

I thought I remember Doc saying he wanted Jordan there to work with when it all it went down.  Anyway, I'm happier with the package we got from the Nets even with how well Bledsoe is playing.

Bledsoe is an definite upgrade over AB and could be even over RR.

Makes me think of if that Doc/KG deal went down and if we got Bledsoe and Jordan maybe we'd be in a even better position than we are now.

I too think this.

Bledsoe is an definite upgrade over AB and could be even over RR.

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Makes me think of if that Doc/KG deal went down and if we got Bledsoe and Jordan maybe we'd be in a even better position than we are now.

I too think this.

Not sure about this. I like Bledsoe, but he will be looking for big money this off-season. So you would have upwards of 20M just on he and Jordan. I still think that Nets picks (especially the ones from 16-18) is a better return going forward.

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Quote from: Celtics4ever on December 25, 2013, 05:28:10 PM

Bledsoe is an definite upgrade over AB and could be even over RR.

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Makes me think of if that Doc/KG deal went down and if we got Bledsoe and Jordan maybe we'd be in a even better position than we are now.

I too think this.

Not sure about this. I like Bledsoe, but he will be looking for big money this off-season. So you would have upwards of 20M just on he and Jordan. I still think that Nets picks (especially the ones from 16-18) is a better return going forward.

Really? Your Psychic?

Hello pot...meet kettle.

Not sure how your post, the one in bold, differs from mine as they're both based from opinion.

I'm thoroughly impressed with the suns this year, but I wonder if they can continue this play throughout the season