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ah i see. thanks for clarifying that up for me bro. sometimes i just run through threads... been reading this thread fully for the most part but i guess i didnt pickup on that little tidbit.
We'll see what Grant Hill has to say about that
ah i see. thanks for clarifying that up for me bro. sometimes i just run through threads... been reading this thread fully for the most part but i guess i didnt pickup on that little tidbit.
You are welcome
Unless he makes a deal with Bill Sharman, he's going to have to find a new number.
Allen, Garnett, Pierce in the same team. This is not going to work.
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BOSTON - The Boston Celtics announced today that they have acquired 10-time All-Star and 2004 MVP Kevin Garnett from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair, a 2009 first round draft pick (top three protected) and a return of Minnesota's conditional first round draft pick previously obtained in the Ricky Davis-Wally Szczerbiak trade. Minnesota also receives cash considerations in the deal.
"Kevin Garnett is a great player in our league, with a fierce and compe ive spirit, who brings offensive scoring prowess and a defensive presence to our team," Executive Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge said. "The players we're trading to Minnesota have bright futures in the NBA and we wish them well."
The 12-year pro is one of just five players in NBA history to amass at least 19,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists joining Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone and Charles Barkley. The 6'11" 253lb forward led the NBA in rebounding for the fourth consecutive season this past year and is just the fourth player in NBA history to do so. He joins Chamberlain, Moses Malone and Dennis Rodman as the only players to accomplish that feat. Garnett has been named to the All-NBA First Team three times (2000, 2003, 2004), the All-NBA Second Team three times (2001, 2002, 2005) and the All-NBA Third Team twice (1999, 2007). Garnett has also been named to the All-NBA Defensive First and Second Teams eight times. His NBA efficiency score of 29.2 was the highest rated of all NBA players in the 2006-2007 season.
"While it's difficult to part ways with the young players we've worked hard to develop, Kevin has been the consummate professional player in the NBA and a player who I have marveled at over the years," Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers said. "Kevin leaves everything he has out on the floor every game. He has drive, passion and a hunger to win that is unmatched across the league."
The product of Farragut Academy High School in Illinois became the first player in more than 20 years to be drafted directly out of high school in 1995 when he was taken fifth overall by Minnesota. He currently has the longest active streak for scoring in double-figures with 398 straight games that dates back to the beginning of the 2002-03 season. That streak of 398 games is good for eighth best in NBA history. Garnett currently ranks 41st in scoring in League history, as well as 27th in rebounds.
"I am excited to become a Celtic," Garnett said. "It's wonderful to have the opportunity to play with players the quality of Paul (Pierce) and Ray (Allen). The Celtics have had a proud tradition and now I hope that we can add to the legacy."
"As owners we are delighted to have a core of three All Star talents to anchor our team," co-owner Wyc Grousbeck remarked. "Speaking for my partners, while we will miss the valuable players we have traded, we have assembled a group of veteran players who demonstrate Celtic Pride on the court and in the community and who will work hard to deliver a championship contender to the fans of New England."
The 2006 recipient of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award, Garnett has career averages of 20.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. He has recorded 19 triple-doubles in his career along with eight games of 30 point-20 rebound performances to go along with 30 games of 20 point-20 rebound performances. Garnett has been named NBA Player of the Month nine times and Player of the Week 15 times.
I don't know if the current Spurs roster is suited to Garnett's type of play. This is also with Duncan on the Wolves' roster.
It'll be fun. At least there will be something interesting to watch in the East.
OTOH, get ready for ESPN to broadcast the Celtics almost as much as they broadcast the Red Sox. Between Boston and LeBron, we may never see the Western Conference on that channel again.
Never underestimate the power of expiring contracts. That's what enabled the Celts the luxury of getting two high priced stars in Allen and Garnett.
I'd like the Celts chances of getting to the finals if they had someone other than Rivers coaching this team.
If this team stays healthy they have a good chance at the le. I mean look at that freaking offensive firepower -- I wouldn't be surprised if they are the best team in the league on that end, while also being a very good defensive team (cause of Garnett).
I expect Boston to be as good as anybody, possibly even the best team in the league. Talent wise, they do have the best big three (yes even better than the Spurs and Suns).
They didn't give up any expiring contracts to get Allen if I remember right. The key piece to that trade was the #5 overall draft pick.
Why did Pierce need a jersey for this press conference? Did anybody forget what it looks like?
Will that be before or after he's in the hospital for some leg injury again?We'll see what Grant Hill has to say about that
All of them have been on horrible teams their whole carrer for the most part and KG and Allen are unselfish players, Why the hel wouldnt it work? All three of them will be more then willing to make sacrifices when the season begins IMO.
kg 40m remainin wheres the sacrifice? how about when he restructure his c ontract he was still earnin like 1/3 of the wolves payroll cap
Those 3 guys are superstars. And when you have 3 players that averaged: Allen 26,4, Pierce 25 & Garnett 22,4 points per game, that's a little problem.
If they will play like a team, and they will not care about the stats, they can be one of the best teams in the NBA, but I still think they will want to have great stats on the end of the game.
Wait wait
Did the eastern conference just get stronger?
Technically, no, since Wally Szczerbiak's contract doesn't expire until after the 2008-09 season. It may as well be expiring since Szczerbiak is injury riddled and won't play a prominent role with the Sonics since Durant and Green will get all the minutes at the 2 and the 3.
Of course the #5 pick was the key to the deal as was Jefferson in the Garnett deal. That's not the point. The respective deals would have never been possible unless the Celtics had large disposable contracts, which luckily for them they did.
My guess is NJ is going to regret re-signing Carter....with Boston now in the playoff's, I doubt they'll also make it seeing as how they're in the same soft conference....
At least this made someone legit in the atlantic conference, that's the worst conference in the entire league!
Well Boston is basicly in a win win situation. They had terrible teams for years now and nobody would talk about them or even watch them, now even if they don't win they got the attention and the hype around them.
Allen+Pierce+Garnett=scary
you forgot Doc River in that Equation bud.
Now:Allen+Pierce+Garnet+(-Doc Rivers)=not that scary
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