These are still my ideal offseason moves

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These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 3:14:18 GMT -5

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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2007 3:14:18 GMT -5

I'll be leaving for Brazil on Wednesday, and a lot can happen in 3 days. Talks of Kobe wanting out of LA and possibly coming here are starting to heat up. The ongoing trade talks involving our 5th pick might actually lead somewhere. And will Shawn Marion, Joe Johnson, or Rashard Lewis be Celtics in the near future? Tune in.

But through all of the speculations and expectations, these 2 moves would make my ideal offseason:

-Bring in Darko Milicic for slightly over the asking price if there's competition for him. If no one is bidding for him, great. But if there are other suitors and we have to pay slightly over the asking price for him, so be it. He can block shots, rebound, and score from inside and out. And he's only 22 years old, plus Clifford Ray can make him into a force. He'd be a terrific compliment for Big Al, and the 2 can be incredible big men for us for the next 10 - 12 years.

-Draft one of the top SF's in the draft; Corey Brewer, Jeff Green or AlThornton. Brewer is probably the best defensively, Thornton is the best offensively, and Green is the smartest of the three. Brewer and Thornton seem to fit in the best in the uptempo game, while Green appears to be the best in the halfcourt sets. I'm leaning towards Brewer being the best fit for our needs, but Thornton's ability to score will help when we play tough defensive teams. And Jeff Green's basketball smarts will become valuable in tight games (like the playoffs). Here's how I would list them in these categories:

Scoring
Thornton
Brewer
Green

Slashing
Thornton
Brewer
Green

Shooting
Brewer
Thornton
Green

Uptempo game
Brewer
Thornton
Green

Defense
Brewer
Green
Thornton

Basketball smarts
Green
Brewer
Thornton

Athleticism
Thornton
Brewer
Green

It should come down to Brewer or Thornton, and right now, I wouldn't be able to pick between the 2.

These 2 moves would satisfy my needs for our team.

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These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 3:47:05 GMT -5

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Post by freshnthehouse on Jun 18, 2007 3:47:05 GMT -5

derrenmatts said:

-Bring in Darko Milicic for slightly over the asking price if there's competition for him. If no one is bidding for him, great. But if there are other suitors and we have to pay slightly over the asking price for him, so be it. He can block shots, rebound, and score from inside and out. And he's only 22 years old, plus Clifford Ray can make him into a force. He'd be a terrific compliment for Big Al, and the 2 can be incredible big men for us for the next 10 - 12 years.

There will be other suitors for him. He's a young seven footer with upside. he will receive offers over the MLE, meaning we cannot get him unless we work out a trade. What kind of trade do we make for him? Personally, I wouldnt want to give up what Orlando will want to move him (my guess is a future first rounder).

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These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 16:57:24 GMT -5

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If I'm not mistaken, Orlando is looking for shooters. If we can get them to take Wally, and we take back a contract they want to dump + Darko, I think that might be something they may want to think about. Or maybe they may want sharp shooter Delonte to reunite him with his fellow St. Joe partner, Jameer Nelson.

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eja117 MOD I liked the Celts before I knew what they were beotch! Posts: 12,793	These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 17:02:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eja117 on Jun 18, 2007 17:02:41 GMT -5 That idea I don't hate.
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DERRENMATTS MOD There will never, ever, EVER, be another Larry Bird Posts: 33,654	These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 17:16:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2007 17:16:02 GMT -5 eja117 said: That idea I don't hate. Which one? The one Wally goes to Orlando?
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eja117 MOD I liked the Celts before I knew what they were beotch! Posts: 12,793	These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 17:25:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eja117 on Jun 18, 2007 17:25:04 GMT -5 Yeah. Since Waly is overpaid, taking back an overpaid and younger Darko could be fine. I just wouldn't want it to be for lots of years. This is an Adonal Foyle situation waiting to happen.
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DERRENMATTS MOD There will never, ever, EVER, be another Larry Bird Posts: 33,654	These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 17:27:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2007 17:27:57 GMT -5 No, he's a lot more talented than Foyle. And remember that Clifford Ray thinks there's a lot to bring out of Darko still, and he knows this because he worked with Darko in Orlando.
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eja117 MOD I liked the Celts before I knew what they were beotch! Posts: 12,793	These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 18, 2007 17:31:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eja117 on Jun 18, 2007 17:31:11 GMT -5 Then it smacks of Dalembert or Jim McIlvane. Al was good before Clifford Ray. Dwight was good after Clifford Ray. Darko was bad with and without him. He's just a tall young guy.
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freshnthehouse MOD long time no see, fellas! Posts: 8,864	These are still my ideal offseason moves Jun 19, 2007 1:51:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by freshnthehouse on Jun 19, 2007 1:51:06 GMT -5 there is no way that orlando takes back Wally. Not with two years left on that deal. And the West deal wouldnt work b/c his contract wouldnt come close to matching the first year of darko's new deal.
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