Celtics Matchup

[Dice]

Most of you aren't aware that McDyess usually got the assignment of guarding the opposing teams top big man when he was with Detroit. He's not going to shut anyone down, but he plays very physical defense and WILL block a shot or 2 in a one on one situation.
Perkins is physical and strong. But McDyess had better numbers last season if you look. And his numbers were much better than Perkins during the time he was a starter.

Baring injury (it would crush me) McDyess is really going to surprise a lot of you once the season gets going in how good he actually is. And regardless to how he plays, you'll at least know he's giving everything he's got EVERY night.

[bostonguy]

Spurs matchup pretty damn well with the Celts. I would expect it to be a low scoring series if these 2 teams were to meet in the finals.

[xtremesteven33]

Spurs matchup pretty damn well with the Celts. I would expect it to be a low scoring series if these 2 teams were to meet in the finals.

It would probably be the most star studded Finals in recent memory....

Parker (future HOF?)
Allen (HOF)
Ginobili (HOF)
Duncan(HOF)
Pierce (future HOF?)
Garnett (HOF)

One for the ages....

[TheSullyMonster]

And yet, nobody outside their cities really cares about any of them.

[xtremesteven33]

2009- 1 HOF (Kobe Bryant)
2008- 4 HOF?? (Celtic 3, Kobe)
2007- 4 HOF (Spurs 3, LBJ)
2006- 3 HOF (Nowitzki, Wade, Shaq)
2005- 3 HOF (Spurs 3)
2004- 3 HOF (Payton,Kobe,Shaq)
2003- 5 HOF (Spurs 4, Kidd)

[Gant]

I'm looking forward to seeing this year's Celtics play defense. With the addition of Rasheed they will never need to play without two of Rasheed, Perkins, and Garnett on the floor at the same time. With Rondo on the perimeter this virtually assures them of the league's best defense.

With Rasheed and Marquis Daniels they'll be able to cut back the Big 3's minutes to the low 30's greatly reducing the prospect of injury.

Also Wallace will pull the opposing center out of the lane and open up driving opportunities that were not there before for Rondo, Pierce and Daniels.

Adding Daniels allows House to stay on the floor as Marquis can bring the ball up if needed.

Rondo should be better; he's improved every season.

They'll likely re-sign Big Baby or will be fairly compensated for him.

They'll be able to finish most games with a rested line up of Rondo, Ray Allen, Pierce, Garnett, and Rasheed.

They're going to be really good.

[xtremesteven33]

All i want for Christmas for the rest of my life is just to see Spurs vs Celtics.....

[iilluzioN]

yea celtics baby

[SonOfAGun]

holy cow! The Spurs actually have bench bigs to throw at the celtics now!

Life is good.

[Dr Cox]

should be a fun series , if they play, worried about the west first

[iilluzioN]

should be a fun series , if they play, worried about the west first

yea for real lol, you guys have to get past the Lakers, and we have to get passed Labron & Shaq and Magic

[Muser]

2009- 1 HOF (Kobe Bryant)
2008- 4 HOF?? (Celtic 3, Kobe)
2007- 4 HOF (Spurs 3, LBJ)
2006- 3 HOF (Nowitzki, Wade, Shaq)
2005- 3 HOF (Spurs 3)
2004- 3 HOF (Payton,Kobe,Shaq)
2003- 5 HOF (Spurs 4, Kidd)

Ben Wallace is a HoF IMO.

[iilluzioN]

Sorry I'm a little late to this thread, but I felt that had the Spurs been healthy and met the Celtics in the 08 finals they would have won.

Manu absolutely annoys Pierce. I remember Pierce got pissed at Manu for locking him down in FIBA one time and tried to pick a fight with him

Then there is always the Bowen owning Ray Allen part. In 2008 Tony was head and sholders above Rondo, and then there was the KG vs Horry and Duncan. Rob probably would have done a very solid job on KG. maybe not an amazing one, but enough of one to keep KG from having a couple outstanding quarters.

Now though it will be interesting. McDyess on KG until the 4th quarter I bet. manu on Pierce is still the match up I want. Jefferson on Allen seems good. Parker/Hill on Rondo. Ratliff and Ian on Perkins?

That works fine. Both ways there are some even match ups. Sheed will be the more interesting player.

nobody can stop PPPPPAAAAAAAAUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLL PIERCE!!!