Larry Sanders Workout?!? Today

[Ilikesports17]

Love how we need a big and people don't want this guy.  This board man

If he can play I want him. I just doubt he can play.

Complete faith in Danny and Brad here to look at his workout and make that decision.

Sanders has more than proven his ability to play in the NBA and he's physically healthy. He's an extremely low risk, high reward option. There is nothing to not like about this.

Yeah. There is nothing to not like about it because if he can still play we will sign him, but the odds are pretty decent that a dude that quit the NBA for 2 years cant play at an NBA level at the moment.

Like I said, if he can play. great. sign him up. I dont expect him to be able to play and I dont expect us to sign him. That simple.

[rickyfan3.0...]

The fact that he left without some sort of agreement makes me think there is nothing there.

He was decent 3 years ago. His head obviously isn't in it, and I'm sure he's not in great shape. PASS

[saltlover]

The fact that he left without some sort of agreement makes me think there is nothing not enough there.

He was decent 3 years ago. His head obviously isn't in it, and I'm sure he's not in great shape. PASS

I think "nothing" is too harsh of a word.  The Celtics are first going to try to trade for someone, and if that fails, sign a free agent.  Even though it might only require releasing James Young or Jordan Mickey to sign Sanders, he would be ineligible to be traded at the deadline.  That seems like small potatoes, but if the Celtics needed an extra $1.8 million in salary to send along in a deal, having Sanders in place of Young would be a problem.  Likewise, if they wanted to use the rest of their cap room to give a free agent more than the minimum in March (after buyouts), signing Sanders now could complicate that (same thing with giving him some or all of the room exception.)

In other words, Sanders didn't show enough yesterday to make it worth signing him now,  potentially foreclosing future options.  But he could have shown enough to get a call in March if those other options fall through.  That we won't know until March (or maybe never if we make a trade that eliminates the need to give him a shot.)

[ConnerHenry]

Sorry for being confused, but has it been confirmed that he did work out?

[bdm860]

Love how we need a big and people don't want this guy.  This board man

If he can play I want him. I just doubt he can play.

Complete faith in Danny and Brad here to look at his workout and make that decision.

Sanders has more than proven his ability to play in the NBA and he's physically healthy. He's an extremely low risk, high reward option. There is nothing to not like about this.

Yeah. There is nothing to not like about it because if he can still play we will sign him, but the odds are pretty decent that a dude that quit the NBA for 2 years cant play at an NBA level at the moment.

Like I said, if he can play. great. sign him up. I dont expect him to be able to play and I dont expect us to sign him. That simple.

I think "at the moment" is they key here.

How long do you think it would take a 28 year old who hasn't played in the NBA in 2 years to get back to his former level?  And it's not like we're talking about a guy whose trying to recover from some career ending injury either.

1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, never?

Also if Sanders signed for the minimum today, who do you think would give you more come the playoffs, him or Mickey?  I don't care so much how ready he is at the moment, I care about how ready he is by the playoffs.

I don't know much about professional athletes, is a little less than 3 months from now not a reasonable time frame here?

[saltlover]

Sorry for being confused, but has it been confirmed that he did work out?

Jay King confirmed it, yes, and reported that the Celtics were "not overly impressed" with him.  The last several pages of this thread are trying to decipher "not overly impressed."  Polite decline?  Trying to scare other teams off?  Good enough to sign anyway?

[nickagneta]

Love how we need a big and people don't want this guy.  This board man

If he can play I want him. I just doubt he can play.

Complete faith in Danny and Brad here to look at his workout and make that decision.

Sanders has more than proven his ability to play in the NBA and he's physically healthy. He's an extremely low risk, high reward option. There is nothing to not like about this.

Yeah. There is nothing to not like about it because if he can still play we will sign him, but the odds are pretty decent that a dude that quit the NBA for 2 years cant play at an NBA level at the moment.

Like I said, if he can play. great. sign him up. I dont expect him to be able to play and I dont expect us to sign him. That simple.

I think "at the moment" is they key here.

How long do you think it would take a 28 year old who hasn't played in the NBA in 2 years to get back to his former level?  And it's not like we're talking about a guy whose trying to recover from some career ending injury either.

1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, never?

Also if Sanders signed for the minimum today, who do you think would give you more come the playoffs, him or Mickey?  I don't care so much how ready he is at the moment, I care about how ready he is by the playoffs.

I don't know much about professional athletes, is a little less than 3 months from now not a reasonable time frame here?

The problem is that one of the only ways to get into NBA shape is consistently playing against NBA competition. Sanders wouldn't be in good enough shape tp get NBA minutes and practices during this time of year are few. He needs an offseason, SL, training camp and preseason to get himself into NBA shape. I just dont see an opportunity for him to do it now.

[RIPRED]

Hire Parish as big man coach...and connection.

The bong hits would be epic, dude.

Somebody pointed out McCarty is now the centers coach? Over Clif Ray? Ugh.

I remember Waltuh. Rickster turned him into a 3P shooter, and he sucked. He looked like an all star going to the basket (as he did in Kentucky), but Rickster liked his 7 footers on the perimeter. Does that strike a bell?

What Heinsohn ever saw in that guy is beyond me.

Clifford Ray hasn't been in Boston for a very long time.

[Eric_Suede]

Ok, so many of you need to help me out. I don't understand why a person who's labeled a "locker room cancer" is the unpardonable sin , but on the flip side you have ex drug users and people with legitimate anxiety and mood disorders and people are like... "oh yeah, give him a chance." "It's worth taking a gamble" ,"i'd love to see him in green" etc.
 Just a bit confusing. Years past when there was rumors of AI may be considering the C's back in 09 , Celtics forums exploded with negativity. Likewise at the beginning of the season when I suggested in a thread we should pick up Lance Stephenson to address our woes at the 3, Once again he's a "Locker room Cancer" Absolutely not!!! But you same guys have no reservations about Larry Sanders? I wish him the best in life personally but Why are people so forgiving for ex drug abusers but if a player has an issue with a former coach it's an unpardonable sin.

Well it's all about the contract.
Sanders on vet minimum with a team option next season is the way to go.
We are not talking about a risky player with multi year contract that can do damage to your team.

Lance Stephenson isn't demanding a long term multi year contract. We could pick him up for vet minimum and a new washing machine. Again I don't mean to dump on Sanders and I truly hope he has his life together and Rehab worked for him. I.... Maybe i'm just too high on Stephenson but I think he's a good asset. I think we're weak at the 3 , Yes a great center would also be great for the c's right now but i'm just not sure Sanders is the answer. I hope i'm wrong. Plus dude has "personal issues" and couldn't handle the stress of being a rising star in milwaukee. You think being on a playoff team who's 1-2 moves away from being a legit title contender is going to make things better for Sanders?
 
I'm a bit apprehensive about sanders. If it were up to me , if we're (seemingly as reported) out of the Melo sweepstakes , I think picking up Stephenson and standing pat would be the best way moving forward and hope we can land a durable good center. 

[rondohondo]

Ok, so many of you need to help me out. I don't understand why a person who's labeled a "locker room cancer" is the unpardonable sin , but on the flip side you have ex drug users and people with legitimate anxiety and mood disorders and people are like... "oh yeah, give him a chance." "It's worth taking a gamble" ,"i'd love to see him in green" etc.
 Just a bit confusing. Years past when there was rumors of AI may be considering the C's back in 09 , Celtics forums exploded with negativity. Likewise at the beginning of the season when I suggested in a thread we should pick up Lance Stephenson to address our woes at the 3, Once again he's a "Locker room Cancer" Absolutely not!!! But you same guys have no reservations about Larry Sanders? I wish him the best in life personally but Why are people so forgiving for ex drug abusers but if a player has an issue with a former coach it's an unpardonable sin.

Well it's all about the contract.
Sanders on vet minimum with a team option next season is the way to go.
We are not talking about a risky player with multi year contract that can do damage to your team.

Lance Stephenson isn't demanding a long term multi year contract. We could pick him up for vet minimum and a new washing machine. Again I don't mean to dump on Sanders and I truly hope he has his life together and Rehab worked for him. I.... Maybe i'm just too high on Stephenson but I think he's a good asset. I think we're weak at the 3 , Yes a great center would also be great for the c's right now but i'm just not sure Sanders is the answer. I hope i'm wrong. Plus dude has "personal issues" and couldn't handle the stress of being a rising star in milwaukee. You think being on a playoff team who's 1-2 moves away from being a legit title contender is going to make things better for Sanders?
 
I'm a bit apprehensive about sanders. If it were up to me , if we're (seemingly as reported) out of the Melo sweepstakes , I think picking up Stephenson and standing pat would be the best way moving forward and hope we can land a durable good center.

Lance Stephenson threw his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, Larry Sanders smokes weed, just like 80% of NBA players......

[saltlover]

Ok, so many of you need to help me out. I don't understand why a person who's labeled a "locker room cancer" is the unpardonable sin , but on the flip side you have ex drug users and people with legitimate anxiety and mood disorders and people are like... "oh yeah, give him a chance." "It's worth taking a gamble" ,"i'd love to see him in green" etc.
 Just a bit confusing. Years past when there was rumors of AI may be considering the C's back in 09 , Celtics forums exploded with negativity. Likewise at the beginning of the season when I suggested in a thread we should pick up Lance Stephenson to address our woes at the 3, Once again he's a "Locker room Cancer" Absolutely not!!! But you same guys have no reservations about Larry Sanders? I wish him the best in life personally but Why are people so forgiving for ex drug abusers but if a player has an issue with a former coach it's an unpardonable sin.

Well it's all about the contract.
Sanders on vet minimum with a team option next season is the way to go.
We are not talking about a risky player with multi year contract that can do damage to your team.

Lance Stephenson isn't demanding a long term multi year contract. We could pick him up for vet minimum and a new washing machine. Again I don't mean to dump on Sanders and I truly hope he has his life together and Rehab worked for him. I.... Maybe i'm just too high on Stephenson but I think he's a good asset. I think we're weak at the 3 , Yes a great center would also be great for the c's right now but i'm just not sure Sanders is the answer. I hope i'm wrong. Plus dude has "personal issues" and couldn't handle the stress of being a rising star in milwaukee. You think being on a playoff team who's 1-2 moves away from being a legit title contender is going to make things better for Sanders?
 
I'm a bit apprehensive about sanders. If it were up to me , if we're (seemingly as reported) out of the Melo sweepstakes , I think picking up Stephenson and standing pat would be the best way moving forward and hope we can land a durable good center.

Lance Stephenson through his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, Larry Sanders smokes weed, just like 80% of NBA players......

That plus Stephenson tore his groin and is still rehabbing after surgery.  Even if we ignored the off-the-court stuff, Stephenson couldn't pass a physical right now.

[moiso]

Ok, so many of you need to help me out. I don't understand why a person who's labeled a "locker room cancer" is the unpardonable sin , but on the flip side you have ex drug users and people with legitimate anxiety and mood disorders and people are like... "oh yeah, give him a chance." "It's worth taking a gamble" ,"i'd love to see him in green" etc.
 Just a bit confusing. Years past when there was rumors of AI may be considering the C's back in 09 , Celtics forums exploded with negativity. Likewise at the beginning of the season when I suggested in a thread we should pick up Lance Stephenson to address our woes at the 3, Once again he's a "Locker room Cancer" Absolutely not!!! But you same guys have no reservations about Larry Sanders? I wish him the best in life personally but Why are people so forgiving for ex drug abusers but if a player has an issue with a former coach it's an unpardonable sin.

Well it's all about the contract.
Sanders on vet minimum with a team option next season is the way to go.
We are not talking about a risky player with multi year contract that can do damage to your team.

Lance Stephenson isn't demanding a long term multi year contract. We could pick him up for vet minimum and a new washing machine. Again I don't mean to dump on Sanders and I truly hope he has his life together and Rehab worked for him. I.... Maybe i'm just too high on Stephenson but I think he's a good asset. I think we're weak at the 3 , Yes a great center would also be great for the c's right now but i'm just not sure Sanders is the answer. I hope i'm wrong. Plus dude has "personal issues" and couldn't handle the stress of being a rising star in milwaukee. You think being on a playoff team who's 1-2 moves away from being a legit title contender is going to make things better for Sanders?
 
I'm a bit apprehensive about sanders. If it were up to me , if we're (seemingly as reported) out of the Melo sweepstakes , I think picking up Stephenson and standing pat would be the best way moving forward and hope we can land a durable good center.

Lance Stephenson through his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, Larry Sanders smokes weed, just like 80% of NBA players......

And smashes beer bottles on people's heads in bars, not like 80% of NBA players.

[Evantime34]

Ok, so many of you need to help me out. I don't understand why a person who's labeled a "locker room cancer" is the unpardonable sin , but on the flip side you have ex drug users and people with legitimate anxiety and mood disorders and people are like... "oh yeah, give him a chance." "It's worth taking a gamble" ,"i'd love to see him in green" etc.
 Just a bit confusing. Years past when there was rumors of AI may be considering the C's back in 09 , Celtics forums exploded with negativity. Likewise at the beginning of the season when I suggested in a thread we should pick up Lance Stephenson to address our woes at the 3, Once again he's a "Locker room Cancer" Absolutely not!!! But you same guys have no reservations about Larry Sanders? I wish him the best in life personally but Why are people so forgiving for ex drug abusers but if a player has an issue with a former coach it's an unpardonable sin.

Well it's all about the contract.
Sanders on vet minimum with a team option next season is the way to go.
We are not talking about a risky player with multi year contract that can do damage to your team.

Lance Stephenson isn't demanding a long term multi year contract. We could pick him up for vet minimum and a new washing machine. Again I don't mean to dump on Sanders and I truly hope he has his life together and Rehab worked for him. I.... Maybe i'm just too high on Stephenson but I think he's a good asset. I think we're weak at the 3 , Yes a great center would also be great for the c's right now but i'm just not sure Sanders is the answer. I hope i'm wrong. Plus dude has "personal issues" and couldn't handle the stress of being a rising star in milwaukee. You think being on a playoff team who's 1-2 moves away from being a legit title contender is going to make things better for Sanders?
 
I'm a bit apprehensive about sanders. If it were up to me , if we're (seemingly as reported) out of the Melo sweepstakes , I think picking up Stephenson and standing pat would be the best way moving forward and hope we can land a durable good center.

Lance Stephenson through his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, Larry Sanders smokes weed, just like 80% of NBA players......

And smashes beer bottles on people's heads in bars, not like 80% of NBA players.

Didn't he get a bottle smashed on him? The video I've seen of him during that fight has him slipping like a baby deer on ice, because he was drunk trying to stand on a wet floor.

[RockinRyA]

Love how we need a big and people don't want this guy.  This board man

If he can play I want him. I just doubt he can play.

Complete faith in Danny and Brad here to look at his workout and make that decision.

Sanders has more than proven his ability to play in the NBA and he's physically healthy. He's an extremely low risk, high reward option. There is nothing to not like about this.

Yeah. There is nothing to not like about it because if he can still play we will sign him, but the odds are pretty decent that a dude that quit the NBA for 2 years cant play at an NBA level at the moment.

Like I said, if he can play. great. sign him up. I dont expect him to be able to play and I dont expect us to sign him. That simple.

I think "at the moment" is they key here.

How long do you think it would take a 28 year old who hasn't played in the NBA in 2 years to get back to his former level?  And it's not like we're talking about a guy whose trying to recover from some career ending injury either.

1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, never?

Also if Sanders signed for the minimum today, who do you think would give you more come the playoffs, him or Mickey?  I don't care so much how ready he is at the moment, I care about how ready he is by the playoffs.

I don't know much about professional athletes, is a little less than 3 months from now not a reasonable time frame here?

The problem is that one of the only ways to get into NBA shape is consistently playing against NBA competition. Sanders wouldn't be in good enough shape tp get NBA minutes and practices during this time of year are few. He needs an offseason, SL, training camp and preseason to get himself into NBA shape. I just dont see an opportunity for him to do it now.

They should probably assign him to Maine and get the needed reps there. Then slowly learn all the schemes after he gets into better shape. Hopefully he's up to speed by playoffs. I trust Danny and Brad in this one though. If they sign him, it means he did decently.

[Eric_Suede]

Ok, so many of you need to help me out. I don't understand why a person who's labeled a "locker room cancer" is the unpardonable sin , but on the flip side you have ex drug users and people with legitimate anxiety and mood disorders and people are like... "oh yeah, give him a chance." "It's worth taking a gamble" ,"i'd love to see him in green" etc.
 Just a bit confusing. Years past when there was rumors of AI may be considering the C's back in 09 , Celtics forums exploded with negativity. Likewise at the beginning of the season when I suggested in a thread we should pick up Lance Stephenson to address our woes at the 3, Once again he's a "Locker room Cancer" Absolutely not!!! But you same guys have no reservations about Larry Sanders? I wish him the best in life personally but Why are people so forgiving for ex drug abusers but if a player has an issue with a former coach it's an unpardonable sin.

Well it's all about the contract.
Sanders on vet minimum with a team option next season is the way to go.
We are not talking about a risky player with multi year contract that can do damage to your team.

Lance Stephenson isn't demanding a long term multi year contract. We could pick him up for vet minimum and a new washing machine. Again I don't mean to dump on Sanders and I truly hope he has his life together and Rehab worked for him. I.... Maybe i'm just too high on Stephenson but I think he's a good asset. I think we're weak at the 3 , Yes a great center would also be great for the c's right now but i'm just not sure Sanders is the answer. I hope i'm wrong. Plus dude has "personal issues" and couldn't handle the stress of being a rising star in milwaukee. You think being on a playoff team who's 1-2 moves away from being a legit title contender is going to make things better for Sanders?
 
I'm a bit apprehensive about sanders. If it were up to me , if we're (seemingly as reported) out of the Melo sweepstakes , I think picking up Stephenson and standing pat would be the best way moving forward and hope we can land a durable good center.

Lance Stephenson threw his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, Larry Sanders smokes weed, just like 80% of NBA players......

It goes a lot deeper than just him smoking weed. He went to a program for anxiety, depression and mood disorders. He stepped away from the league because of "personal issues" again, found it hard to deal with pressures of NBA life. Coming to Boston will be better for him?

 As for lance, i'm not suggesting signing him this moment but he is recovering from his injury and should be available after the trade deadline comes & goes. I just think he's a talent and we could use him at the 3. I don't want the c's to pick up sanders, we should be looking into a trade for a  center like Noel , okafor. Personally I think we need one more scorer. Never been high on Gerald Green. We'll see what Danny does in the next few weeks. From what i'm hearing Sanders workout wasn't even good and he's not in NBA shape.

My whole point I was bringing up is my lack of understanding how getting tagged with the "locker room cancer" label trumps everything else. Former drug addict? Cool give him another chance. Delonte west with Bipolar issues? "sure lets see if he can still shoot . Allen iverson in 09, or a lance stephenson? OH HELL NO!! NO way do I want him anywhere near a Celtics uniform . I don't understand that?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/01/01/report-lance-stephenson-ahead-of-schedule-on-recovery-could-play-by-mid-january/