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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 6:27:45 GMT -5
www.bostonherald.com/sports/basketball/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1126828&format=textDarius Miles’ bid to make Celtics comes up short By Steve Bulpett | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 | www.bostonherald.com | Boston Celtics Photo by Matt Stone Before leaving the Garden late Sunday afternoon, Darius Miles was satisfied with the opportunities given him by the Celtics [team stats]. “I just hope and pray every day that I make the team,” he added. Yesterday his Hail Danny fell incomplete. Miles was cut by the Celtics, who, in so doing, got their roster down to the maximum of 15 players for the regular season. In the final analysis, Miles, coming off knee surgery that forced him to miss the past two seasons, was held to a higher standard that he failed to meet. He had to be better than good enough to make the team, and the rust and unease of movement were evident in his preseason appearances. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.4 minutes a game. “Darius played well in camp,” director of basketball operations Danny Ainge said. “He did everything the coaches asked him to do. I just think that when it came down to it, there wasn’t going to be a spot for him in our regular rotation.” Because Miles was a model guy, the Celtics also wanted to do right by him. “I really just wanted to give him a shot of hooking on with someone else,” coach Doc Rivers said. “He was great, really. It’s just with the numbers I really thought he had to crack the top 10 in the rotation for us to put him on the team, and he didn’t do that, but he did a lot of good things, and he definitely can play in this league. You never know if he’ll be back here. “Even when we let him go, he thanked us. . . . I had read and heard a lot of stuff that they said Darius was, and he was none of that here. He was really good.” Celtics notes The Celtics wrap their preseason schedule tonight in New York against the Knicks. Rivers would like to see a bit more of the regulars. “I’m going to play them probably the first and third (quarters),” the coach said. “I may play them in the fourth because they haven’t finished a game yet, but I honestly don’t know how I’m going to work that yet.” It’s likely that Rajon Rondo [stats] will miss his second straight game with a sprained left ankle. “He’s fine,” Rivers said. “He did a lot of stuff in practice, but it’s 99 percent. And to me, in preseason,
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 6:33:12 GMT -5
www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/10/21/end_of_the_road_for_miles?mode=PFEnd of the road for Miles Forward waived after short stint By Monique Walker, Globe Staff | October 21, 2008 WALTHAM - Forward Darius Miles, who signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Celtics Aug. 22 and played in six preseason games, was waived yesterday. Miles averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.4 minutes, numbers that weren't good enough to keep him around. Miles has not played in the NBA since 2006, when it was determined he had incurred a career-ending knee injury with the Portland Trail Blazers. He has since had surgery and is attempting a comeback. But if he makes a team, he also faces a 10-game suspension for testing positive for phentermine, a banned diet drug that he has denied taking. Danny Ainge, the Celtics executive director of basketball operations/general manager, said Miles was a "model citizen" who showed "he still has a lot of basketball left in him." Coach Doc Rivers said Miles has potential to return to the league and was a professional in his time with the Celtics. "He was terrific," said Rivers. "Even when we let him go, he thanked us and said it was nice being in a professional organization and all that. "He was professional. I had read and heard a lot of stuff that they said Darius was and he was none of that here." Allen in spotlight In recent years, the preseason was a time for the Celtics to await the emergence of a key player. Introductions had to be made and chemistry developed. But with very few changes made to the defending NBA champions' roster, Rivers can focus on particular aspects of the team instead of its entire makeup. The last of eight preseason games is tonight against the Knicks in New York. "It's interesting, you know, we almost had to focus on 10 through 15 more than 1 through 5, and that's nice," Rivers said. "That's a nice thing, but we're still trying to secure our bench and get our bench right. If you look at our team this year from last year at this time, it's the exact same team, except for [James Posey] and [Tony Allen]." Posey signed with New Orleans during the offseason, creating an opportunity for Allen. In seven exhibition games, Allen has averaged 12.9 points, including 32 against the Nets Oct. 16. Allen missed the last 48 games of the 2006-07 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He had surgery in January 2007, but still felt the effects when the preseason arrived. "I was kind of sore last year going through preseason," Allen said. "This year, I feel stronger only because I had a strong summer of lifting on my leg. I took a lot of pride in that. I'm just trying to stay healthy this year. That's my main goal." While Allen has seen more game action during the preseason, Rivers has limited time for his starters, and he does not plan to change that tonight. He expects Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen to play in the first and third quarters, with a possibility of them closing out the game. "Last year, guys were starting to learn one another, so we had to play more minutes in the preseason to get to know one another," Pierce said. "I think this year we have our chemistry down and we know what we're trying to accomplish out there and it enables us to rest a lot in the preseason, and we get to go out there and do the things we needed to do as a unit and let the younger guys, who don't know as much, develop." Rondo taking it easy Point guard Rajon Rondo, who injured his ankle against the Knicks Friday, is not expected to play tonight, although Rivers said he is fine. "He did a lot of stuff in practice," said Rivers. "It's 99 percent. It's not 100 percent, and to me, in preseason, why even take the chance?" This will present another chance for guard Gabe Pruitt, who had a standout performance against the Nets Sunday. In 43 minutes, he posted 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in an 83-66 victory in his first start. "I think what you're going to see with that group is that, No. 1, Gabe is playing with the starters, and they're going to leave Gabe wide open, and they're going to find out that's not the wisest thing to do," Rivers said. Ringing in the season One week from today, the Celtics will receive the crowning symbol of their championship season. Their ring ceremony will be held before the season opener against Cleveland, a team the Celtics defeated in the Eastern Conference semifinals last spring. It will be a moment to remember and move forward, Pierce said. "It's going to be a great night," Pierce said. "Finally, once we accept our rings, we can put last year behind us and really focus on defending the title." Kendrick Perkins agreed. "I'm pumped up about it," Perkins said. "I can't wait, but at the same time, it's kind of hard because you're getting it on a workday, and you've got to go win the game. You're at home, there's a special ceremony and you can't lose." Conditional approval Perkins said his surgically repaired shoulder feels "pretty good" a week after he began participating in full practice sessions. He played 22:19 against the Nets, putting up 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Perkins said his focus is on conditioning, an element Rivers has encouraged for all of the big men, aside from Garnett. "[Perkins] is getting better," Rivers said. "He's a lot better. He had a great game [Sunday]. I think all our bigs minus Kevin need to be in better shape. I mean, that's more of a defensive thing. They're behind the ball a lot and we've got to get in front of the ball."
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 6:39:53 GMT -5
www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/10/celtics_waive_m.htmlCeltics waive Miles Email|Link|Comments (44) Posted by Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff October 20, 2008 12:38 PM The Celtics waived forward Darius Miles today, trimming the roster to 15 players, the league maximum once the season begins. Miles, the third pick in the 2000 draft out of high school, missed the last two seasons after having microfracture surgery on his right knee. He has not played in a regular season game since 2005-06, when he was with the Portland Trail Blazers. Darius Miles looks to make a move on Philadelphia's Theo Ratliff in the first half of a 2008 preseason game. (AP) He has averaged 10.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in his injury-plagued and often disappointing NBA career, but Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said Miles, who was signed as a free agent Aug. 22, 2008, made a good impression during his brief time with the club. "Darius was a model citizen during his time here in Boston. He showed that he still has a lot of basketball left in him." said Ainge said in a press release. The 6-foot-9-inch, 235-pound forward appeared in six preseason games for the Celtics, averaging 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.4 minutes per game. Celtics coach Doc Rivers concurred with Ainge's assessment, saying he still sees potential in Miles and wanted him to have a shot with another team. "He did a lot of good things. He definitely can play in this league," Rivers said at today's practice. "You never know if he'll be back here or not." Miles, 27, was the only player in camp with a non-guaranteed contract, and the writing may have been on the wall when he did not see any action in Friday night's preseason loss to the Knicks. By waiving Miles, the Celtics are not required to make another move before the season begins Oct. 28, meaning Sam Cassell, Bill Walker, Patrick O'Bryant, Gabe Pruitt, and Brian Scalabrine can all remain on the roster if the Celtics wish. Miles would have been suspended for the first 10 games of the season for testing positive for a banned substance, the diet drug phentermine, which he has denied taking. The Blazers are likely celebrating the Celtics' decision. Had Miles played 10 games during this season or next, the remaining $18 million on the six-year, $48-million contract he signed with Portland would go back on the Blazers' books, though it wouldn't count against the salary cap because, as the Oregonian reported in July, an independent doctor determined the injury was career-ending. Survey result With Miles gone, the Celtics do not need so make any more roster cuts before the season begins (though they still could). Here are the final results of our nonscientific poll, which asked readers to choose who they would cut from the roster (1,939 votes): Sam Cassell -- 39.7 percent Brian Scalabrine -- 31.7 percent Darius Miles -- 9.6 percent Patrick O'Bryant -- 5.3 percent Gabe Pruitt -- 4.5 percent J.R. Giddens -- 3 percent Glen Davis -- 1.1 percent
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 6:41:04 GMT -5
www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/10/player_profile_7.htmlPlayer profile: Bill Walker Email|Link|Comments (4) Posted by Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff October 20, 2008 12:00 PM This is the eighth in a series of profiles for all 15 players (after today's release of Darius Miles) on the current Celtics roster. We'll profile at least one player each day leading up to the season opener. Bill Walker Bill Walker drives to the basket in between New Jersey Nets Yi Jianlian (9) and Brook Lopez (11) on Sunday Oct. 19. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe) Born: Oct. 9, 1987 Height: 6 feet 6 inches. Weight: 220 College: Kansas State Years pro: Rookie Acquired: Drafted No. 47 overall by Washington in 2008 (rights traded to Celtics for cash considerations.) 2008/2009 salary: Not disclosed by team. Signed through: 2008-2009, team option for following season. Last year's numbers: 16.1 ppg, 1.9 apg, 6.3 rpg at Kansas State. Strengths: This is a good place to start. "I'm a dunker," Walker told the Globe's Julian Benbow of his two showstoppers during the Celtics' preseason opener against the 76ers. "I've always done that. That doesn't stick out to me." What has stuck out in a limited view of Walker this preseason is his athleticism, as well as his intensity. In what is actually a good thing, Walker also mixed it up with Rockets forward Tracy McGrady (video). "I told him, 'Don't back down, but don't be stupid,' " said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "Bill will get under a lot of people's skins because he plays so physical and cuts so hard. People don't like it, but it's what's going to make him a good player." Weaknesses: Experience is a weakness with any rookie, but especially in Walker's case. Because of knee trouble, Walker played in just 37 games in two seasons at Kansas State. He's had torn ACLs in both knees and has undergone three surgeries, which lowered his draft stock from a mid first-rounder to a late second-rounder. What to expect: If he stays healthy, Walker could see minutes as an energy player off the Celtics' bench. But he's got a lot of competition in front of him, with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Tony Allen, Leon Powe, and Glen Davis all likely to get time at his position (he's a 3 or a 4). But no single player has gotten more out of training camp than Walker, and if his improvement going forward is comparable to the improvement he's already shown, he could contend for minutes by season's end. Check back tomorrow for another player profile, and give us your expectations for Walker in our comments section.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 6:43:11 GMT -5
www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/x1052810263/Miles-waived-by-CelticsMiles waived by Celtics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Scott Souza/Daily News staff GHS Posted Oct 21, 2008 @ 12:54 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WALTHAM — In three weeks of training camp and preseason play, Darius Miles showed the Celtics he had rehabilitated both his surgically repaired right knee and his battered character reputation. He just never proved he could help the team defend its NBA title sufficiently enough to warrant a roster spot on opening night. On the eve of the final preseason game before next Tuesday's banner-raising, the Celtics whittled the roster down to the mandatory 15 players yesterday when it requested waivers on Miles. After missing two full seasons due to microfracture knee surgery, Miles made an earnest effort to return with the champions this preseason. But while the athleticism that once made him a high school phenom and worthy of the third overall pick in the draft in 2000 was still evident, his style of play and potential impact on the rotation ultimately wasn't enough to make the cut. "I really thought he had to crack the (top) 10 in the rotation for us to put him on the team and he didn't do that," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "But he did a lot of good things. He can definitely play in this league. You never know whether he will be back here or not." Having Miles on the roster did come with some interesting caveats. He will be suspended the first 10 games of the season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy - though he denies taking the diet supplement for which he reportedly tested positive. If he does play in 10 games over the next two seasons, he would also be on the Portland books for the remaining $18 million the Blazers owe him after they released him in April. Celtics executive director of basketball operations Danny Ainge said the decision was made based on the 6-foot-9 swingman's projected role on the team. "We thought that Doc was going to use the guys who were here last year - Leon Powe, Big Baby (Glen Davis), Brian Scalabrine - ahead of Darius," he said. "Darius had to beat those guys out and I don't think he did beat any of those guys out in training camp. But Darius played fine. He played well. He did everything Doc asked him to do. It was just a numbers game for him." "He was terrific," Rivers agreed. "Even when we let him go, he thanked us and said it was nice to be in a professional organization. He was professional. I had heard a lot of stuff about what people said Darius was, and he was none of that."
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 6:45:33 GMT -5
www.nba.com/celtics/news/feature102008-pruitt-start.htmlGiven His Chance, Pruitt Shines in Preseason Start Couper Moorhead Celtics.com October 20, 2008 You could say this was Gabe Pruitt's chance. You could say that because the Boston Celtics' 83-66 win over the visiting New Jersey Nets took place in the preseason, it wouldn't matter much. You could say Doc Rivers just wanted to see what he had with starter Rajon Rondo sitting with an ankle injury. However you qualify it, in the best opportunity of Pruitt's young career, he had something to prove. And in posting a forward-like line of 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, he did just that. But beyond the numbers, Pruitt showed that in place of Rondo with the starters, the offensive flow would continue uninterrupted and the Big Three would remain the Big Three. "I think I showed I can play with the Big Three," Pruitt said to the largest pack of reporters that's ever gathered around his locker. "That's all I wanted to focus on and show if you put me on the floor with them that I can take the team and move forward and it won't be a step back for our team." For the most part, it wasn't. Yes, Pruitt had his turnovers (6), poor entry passes and a ball or two ricochet off his hands out of bounds, but he also had a textbook break-and-oop to Kevin Garnett in the first quarter, three treys, a smooth up-and-under over two Nets defenders and countless displays of athleticism that gave the Celtics possession. Not to mention a career-high 44 minutes that dealt Pruitt more than a couple hard hits. "He was so tired, had all these bruises on him; he was grabbing everything," Celtics Coach Doc Rivers said. "I told him,'you did today what (Allen) Iverson has done for 10 years. You know, he plays 82 games, 45 minutes a night.' I said, 'Get used to it. It's something you would like to get used to if you could.'" Rivers' endorsement included mentioning that Pruitt has worked himself into playing time if Rondo or Eddie House were hurt - as opposed to last year when his minutes came largely in blowouts or the D-League. Not surprisingly, though, given the team, it wasn't Pruitt's scoring that impressed Rivers, but his defense. "Defensively is where he's made his biggest improvement," Rivers said. "He stays in front of the ball and he stays long. And that's good." Pruitt marked the quick-stepping Devin Harris for most of Harris' 23 minutes on the floor, holding the Nets point guard to four points on 0-of-8 shooting from the field. Better yet, Harris rarely got to the basket, as Pruitt forced him into step-back jumpers by simply keeping the basket at his back. Again, it was one preseason game for a veteran squad, but according to Paul Pierce, who said Pruitt understood what was required of him, it bodes well for the future. "What I'm most impressed about him was his defense," Pierce said. "If he can continue to play like that, we may have something with him. He might be able to solidify a backup role." If he does, Pruitt will have a few people to thank. Getting a taste of what Pierce is about, Garnett said, and guarding Ray Allen and Rondo on a daily basis will make you a better player. With his prove-it performance last night, whether the game counted or not, Pruitt showed that he has now improved to the point that he can step on the court with those All-Stars and keep the team moving forward. That's something he could get used to.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 7:10:13 GMT -5
www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/10/21/harry_mangurian_82_celtics_owner_ushered_in_bird_mchale_parish_era/Harry Mangurian, 82; Celtics owner ushered in Bird-McHale-Parish era Red Auerbach and Harry Mangurian shared a moment during a practice at the Boston Garden. Mr. Mangurian owned the Celtics when the team won the title in 1981. (Boston Globe/File 1979) By Ben Paulin Globe Correspondent / October 21, 2008 Email| Print| Single Page| Yahoo! Buzz| ShareThisText size – + Harry T. Mangurian Jr., former horsebreeder and owner of the Boston Celtics when the team won the NBA Championship in 1981, died Sunday at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., of acute Leukemia. He was 82. Discuss COMMENTS (0) Mr. Mangurian was diagnosed in February, his longtime employee and friend, Gordon Latz of Fort Lauderdale said. "Between the Boston Celtics and the horse business, he accomplished a lot of things," said Steve Mehallis, Mr. Mangurian's chief financial adviser for more than 35 years. "A lot of people would say 'Boy, he's a lucky guy', but luck is the residue of hard work, I would say." Born in Rochester, N.Y., Mr. Mangurian graduated from Brighton High School and served in the Navy in the Pacific theater from 1943-46. He married Dorothy Jones in 1947 in Rochester. Starting as owner of a family-run furniture store, Mr. Mangurian headed an eclectic array of winning business ventures. From real estate construction and development to owning a soccer team in the now-defunct North American Soccer League, Mr. Mangurian was "successful in any venture that he undertook," Mehallis said. Mr. Mangurian had several philosophies when it came to business, Latz said. "One time, he said to me, 'You find somebody that's doing something well, and try to do it better,' " Latz said. Another ideal was to "surround yourself with good people." "No matter what endeavor he got into, it seemed he had the right touch," Mehallis said. "And the breeding business was the perfect example." An avid horse lover, his filly Desert Vixen was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1979, according to the museum's website. Owner of a 1,100-acre thoroughbred farm in Ocala, Fla., Mr. Mangurian set world records in both the number of stakes' winners bred and purses won, Mehallis said. Mr. Mangurian also was very successful as the owner of the Boston Celtics from 1979-1983. On top of winning the 1981 championship, he was instrumental in the signing of Celtics legends Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish. Jeff Twiss, vice president of media services for the Celtics said, "Harry was a solid owner. He was one who was a good, solid businessman. He really helped bring the championship back to Boston back in '81. Really, with his leadership, guidance, and working with Red Auerbach, he helped raise our franchise up to that championship level." According to Mehallis, Mr. Mangurian sold the team in 1984 to focus on his business ventures in Florida. But he never lost his passion for sports. "He just loved athletics his whole life, he's always been a fan," Latz said. Mr. Mangurian also served during World War II. "He was an enlisted man and he was a radioman; he was on a sub chaser. It's ironic because I was a radioman myself in the service. We were a few years apart, and we would translate and send messages in Morse code," Mehallis said. "We always teased each other that if we were in a meeting we could use Morse code to talk to one another," he said. He was also a family man. Terry Skuse of Rochester, Mr. Mangurian's daughter, said, "When I was growing up, he was the kind of father who would come to school plays and take me ice skating, golfing, and to Wisconsin football games at Madison. He had a good sense of humor, and we had wonderful family holidays in Rochester, Boston, and Ocala because of the closeness we shared with my father's and my mother's parents." "He was a very generous man, but he was quiet about his generosity, to individuals, healthcare, education, and environmental causes. He did a lot of things for people that no one knew about," said Skuse. After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, he donated $1 million to the New York Heroes Fund and encouraged others to contribute to the charity. He recently donated $5 million to fund a new women's health center, part of Holy Cross Hospital. "He was really a very simple guy, very uncomplicated and he was successful at it. If there ever was a guy without an ego, it was Harry Mangurian," Latz said. "Life has been very good to him. He's done so many wonderful things and helped so many people. Everything was done because he wanted to help people." In addition to his wife and daughter, Mr. Mangurian leaves another daughter, Tracy Jenkins of Ocala; a brother, Pierce, of Fredericksburg, Texas; a sister, Ann Hanessian of Fort Lauderdale; four grandsons; and two great grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for tomorrow at Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 7:12:56 GMT -5
www.telegram.com/article/20081021/NEWS/810210506/1009/SPORTS Another piece to puzzle Allen hoping to play bigger role CELTICS By Bill Doyle TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF wdoyle@telegram.com Add a comment Tony Allen Enlarge photo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tony Allen ranks second to Eddie House in scoring for the Celtics this preseason and poured in a career-high 32 points at New Jersey Thursday. But Allen plans to leave the bulk of the team’s scoring to Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. “I don’t want the glory,” he insisted. “I just want to be a part.” When captain Paul Pierce was sidelined with a foot injury a year and a half ago, Allen took over as the team’s leading scorer. But he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Jan. 10, 2007, while attempting a dunk after the whistle and missed the rest of that season. Wearing a heavy knee brace, Allen played tentatively last season and rarely left the bench during the playoffs. “I was expecting to be a big part of the team,” Allen said. “Unfortunately, that didn’t happen because of my knee. It was just up and down. This year, I want to be healthy and do whatever I can to play throughout the year.” Allen finally appears physically ready to help the team again. Heading into tonight’s preseason finale at New York, he has averaged 12.9 points. House leads at 13.3 points. Allen has ditched his brace for a protective sleeve. “I didn’t just work on my jump shot,” Allen said. “I worked on a lot of parts of my game. I knew our offense to a T by sitting back and watching it for so long and playing within it the last four or five years. I just worked on shots I knew I’d get throughout the game.” With the Big Three sitting out the New Jersey game, Allen scored 32 points in 29 minutes, making 10 of 18 field-goal attempts and 10 of 12 free throws. “He’s healthy,” Rivers said. “He couldn’t get the 32 last year because mentally he wouldn’t allow himself to. Now he can because mentally he thinks he’s healthy. That allows him to be more aggressive on the floor.” Allen’s indecision and lack of aggressiveness last year contributed to his shooting percentage dropping from a career-high 51.4 percent in 2006-07 to a career-low 43.6 percent last season. He fell so low on the depth chart he played in only 15 of Boston’s 26 playoff games. Allen, a former Oklahoma State star, explored signing with Oklahoma City in the offseason, but signed a 2-year, $5 million deal with the Celtics and will get more of a chance to play this season because super sub James Posey left the Celtics to sign with New Orleans. They’re both strong defenders, but their offensive games couldn’t be more different. Posey kept defenses honest by hitting 3-pointers. Allen drives through defenses. “Tony Allen is not going to be James Posey,” Rivers said, “nor do I want him to be. That’s just not who he is. I want him to be the best Tony Allen he can possibly be. Be an attacker, beat people off the dribble, attack the basket, work on your in-between game. That’s what he does. “He doesn’t spread the floor like Posey, but he can become as big, or maybe even a bigger offensive player.” Posey averaged only 7.4 points a game last season. Despite playing on only one good knee, Allen averaged 6.6, down from 11.5 the year before. With two healthy knees this season, Allen should be able to more than make up the difference. “I just want to be a piece of the puzzle,” Allen said, “especially taking advantage of my opportunities. We know who our scorers are — Paul, Ray and Ticket.” Posey is four inches taller than Allen, however, so he was able to guard bigger players. On the other hand, at 26 Allen is five years younger. “Tony Allen,” Kevin Garnett said, “I’ve been saying this since day one, was our MVP of camp. I thought he played exceptionally well. Not only can he score, but he can defend the ball.” The Celtics waived forward Darius Miles yesterday to get down to the roster limit of 15 players. Miles’ release was expected because he was the only Celtic in camp without a guaranteed contract. Trying to return to the NBA after missing the past two seasons with a knee injury, Miles played in six of Boston’s first seven preseason games and averaged only 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10.4 minutes. Miles signed with the Celtics as a free agent on Aug. 22. Miles would have been suspended for Boston’s first 10 games for violating the league’s drug policy.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 21, 2008 8:03:53 GMT -5
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