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Re: Ray Allen? Ainge and C’s had better be right

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Re: Ray Allen? Ainge and C’s had better be right

Bob Cobb — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:17:48 -0000

Why do you always compare the Celtics to the Patriots and the Red Sox?

And what does "He’s intelligent. He’s got a classy way about him. Maybe he’ll even rub off on Pierce." Mean?

Re: Ray Allen? Ainge and C’s had better be right

Bill Burt — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:47:30 -0000

Colin
I like your passion. Ray Allen said all of the right things -- but didn't Julio Lugo say the right things, too? Anyway, I'm open to being wrong (I'd say, lifetime I'm about 45 percent correct, which means I'm a loser in Vegas).
What I like is that Allen is pro's pro. He's intelligent. He's got a classy way about him. Maybe he'll even rub off on Pierce.
As for the last shot, the Celts desperately need another option. I believe the "last shot" has turned out being a weakness for Pierce and the C's. How many times did we see Pierce get off a bad shot with 15 seconds remaining on the clock and holding the ball till the last second?
But this is not a good deal unless the Celts flirt with 50 wins.
Nice argument. You should be a lawyer ...

Re: Ray Allen? Ainge and C’s had better be right

Colin — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:34:20 -0000

He may very well be a one-trick pony, but most guys on the Celts are no-trick ponies, so it's a big upgrade. His presence on the perimeter will make it a lot easier to get the ball inside to Jefferson and for Pierce to drive the lane. Also, now Boston has one more last-shot option when it comes down to the closing seconds of a close game.

Re: Ray Allen? Ainge and C’s had better be right

Bill Burt — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:15:08 -0000

Colin, I wish I could say I disagree. I have never been a big fan of Ray Allen. He's a one-trick pony, a GREAT shooter. I heard Doc Rivers response, that when Pierce is out of the game, they have a legit scorer in the game, and I agree. I just don't see the all-around game. I could be wrong. In fact, I hope I am. I just don't see this trade making them a lot better.
I'm still wondering if there is another trade in the works. A source close to the Celts told me no, but I feel like it could happen.

Re: Ray Allen? Ainge and C’s had better be right

Colin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:46:34 -0000

Last night, the Celtics went from also-rans in a constant state of rebuilding to favorites for the Atlantic Division championship. What other teams made such a dramatic leap? I like the trade a lot, especially because the Celtics didn't have to give up Al Jefferson or Rajon Rondo. They're still not going to be a championship contender any time soon, but this is a great step in the right direction.