I haven't been this jacked about the C's in a long, long time. Glad I get NESN, cause there ain't no way I can get to games this year. Ray Allen back in New England. Good stuff.
Even in the heavens RED is working his magic.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Batista, Jones come on board
Celtics size up, round out roster
By Marc J. Spears, Globe Staff | September 27, 2007
Big man Esteban Batista and swingman Dahntay Jones played well enough over the past few days to earn themselves an all-expenses-paid (working) vacation to Rome and London. There, and back in the United States next month, they will have the chance to make the 2007-08 Celtics.
But first things first.
The Celtics signed Batista and Jones late yesterday, "solidifying and finalizing our roster," in the words of hoops boss Danny Ainge. The roster - and flight manifest for Europe - now stands at 17. The 17 lucky fellows will be smiling and saying all the right things at Media Day tomorrow and then depart for Italy Saturday.
Given Batista's dimensions (6 feet 10 inches, 268 pounds) and the Celtics' need for size, he might have a chance to crack the final 15 (assuming they keep 15). Neither his deal nor Jones's is guaranteed, and the total payout for both is around $1.6 million. Said Batista's agent, Marc Cornstein, by e-mail, "We're happy with the opportunity he's getting."
Batista, who logged a lot of pine time in Atlanta the last two seasons (70 games, 576 minutes total), earned a shot at a third year and a second NBA team with a stellar performance at the FIBA Americas Championship, where, as Uruguay's top player, he basically went 1 on 5 many nights. He still averaged 20.8 points and a tournament-best 12.4 rebounds per game. In 24 minutes against the United States, he had 20 points and five rebounds.
"I really liked what I saw of him this summer and in the past few days," Ainge said of Batista, who turned 24 Sept. 2. "He's a strong, physical player who has some upside."
Jones has played four years in the NBA, all with Memphis. He technically was a Celtics first-round pick in 2003, part of the prearranged draft-day deal in which Boston selected Jones and Troy Bell for Memphis and the Grizzlies picked Marcus Banks and Kendrick Perkins for Boston. Jones had his most productive season in 2006-07, averaging 7.5 points and 2 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per game.
"We've watched him throughout his career," Ainge said. "He's a good athlete, perimeter defender, and has had some good coaching over the years, from Hubie [Brown] to Mike Fratello to [Mike Krzyzewski]."
Coach Doc Rivers said during the Celtics' annual media luncheon yesterday that the team could have an aggressive, fast-paced offense this season. He won't, however, decide what type of tempo fits the team best until he gets familiar with how newcomers Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett fit in with Paul Pierce during exhibition games.
"I know what we want to run and how we are going to do that," said Rivers. "That's not difficult. But the whole key for us is pace and what is the correct pace of play for us.
"I'm going to base my decision on how the big three play. If two of the three aren't sprinters, you can be a fast-paced team but you can't be an uptempo team. There is a difference. I think we can be a fast-paced team. I just don't see us being an uptempo, Phoenix Suns team. I know we're not going to do that."
Rivers said the Celtics would push the ball, but there wouldn't be quick shots like the Suns, and he has no problems going into a half-court offense. He has told players outside of Pierce, Allen, and Garnett during pickup games that if they turn the ball over in hopes of being uptempo, they are taking opportunities away from the aforementioned perennial All-Stars.
Rivers said to expect Pierce, Allen, and Garnett to be on the court together a lot during the preseason so they can get comfortable with one another. Rivers is intrigued about determining what players play best with the three stars. The Celtics begin training camp Sunday in Rome and play their first exhibition there Oct. 6 against Toronto.
"Whenever they play, a lot of times they are going to be together," Rivers said. "It's not only for them. The rest of the guys have to get used to playing with them, too. That's just as important."
Rivers will also experiment with lineups, including one with Garnett, normally a power forward, at center, and one with Pierce or newcomer James Posey at power forward. Rivers also plans on experimenting with a three-guard lineup of Ray Allen, Pierce, and Tony Allen, or Ray Allen, Tony Allen, and newcomer Eddie House.
"We have a lot of flexibility," Rivers said.
Celtics president Rich Gotham said season ticket sales are up 40 percent. The Celtics already have sold more tickets for this season than they had sold two months into last season, have sold close to 80 percent of their season tickets, and no game has more than 1,000 seats left. And all those games are in March and April.
Peter May of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
This kind of makes me miss the days when ppl didnt like basketball.
Every year I had to listen to how the c's suck, the NBA sux
etc...
NoW i cant even get tix to see my fav team play
I had NO prob every other yr
I used to buy the cheap seats and move down to good seats, they were always open.
I guess I shouldnt complain since this new team will bring us a championship
Paul Pierce was so Underrated before all this. maybe now he will get the recognition that he deserves
There's the moon asking to stay
Long enough for the clouds to fly me away
This kind of makes me miss the days when ppl didnt like basketball.
Every year I had to listen to how the c's suck, the NBA sux
etc...
NoW i cant even get tix to see my fav team play
I had NO prob every other yr
I used to buy the cheap seats and move down to good seats, they were always open.
I guess I shouldnt complain since this new team will bring us a championship
Paul Pierce was so Underrated before all this. maybe now he will get the recognition that he deserves
i am with you
i would usually have tix to at least 5 games at this point.. and usually by using the AAA discount code
as of right now... i have tix for worcester... fuckin preseason
that's it
i want to be there when they win it all... and now it's almost impossible
i am a huge fan... i just don't want to pay for that priveldge
i would usually have tix to at least 5 games at this point.. and usually by using the AAA discount code
as of right now... i have tix for worcester... fuckin preseason
that's it
i want to be there when they win it all... and now it's almost impossible
i am a huge fan... i just don't want to pay for that priveldge
oh well
My gf and I enjoyed your fine city so much that we will have to return and see a game this year! Preferably when they are kicking the shit out of either the knicks or the lakers.
EDIT: Just this time when I visit make sure that the 7-11 isn't selling a fucking donut with a Yankees logo on it, ok?!? Go in for a coffee and have to look at that shit.
"The leads are weak!"
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
My gf and I enjoyed your fine city so much that we will have to return and see a game this year! Preferably when they are kicking the shit out of either the knicks or the lakers.
EDIT: Just this time when I visit make sure that the 7-11 isn't selling a fucking donut with a Yankees logo on it, ok?!? Go in for a coffee and have to
look at that shit.
Yeah, I hear ya. As a half-season ticketholder thru the Glory Years (meaning 2002-Present. God Bless You, Vin B., wherever you are), I am little annoyed by this return to "relevancy." Means I'm going to actually have to deal with a beer line now. I guess there was some benefit to attending games in which Jiri Welsch was prominently involved. It is amazing to think about how downright depressing May 22 was, only to be in position to actually feel bad for Blazers fans even before the season started. It was almost embarrassing to tell folks I renewed my tickets again, and now peoples are lining up to bum tickets off me. Quite a 180, Danny.
Yeah, I hear ya. As a half-season ticketholder thru the Glory Years (meaning 2002-Present. God Bless You, Vin B., wherever you are), I am little annoyed by this return to "relevancy." Means I'm going to actually have to deal with a beer line now. I guess there was some benefit to attending games in which Jiri Welsch was prominently involved. It is amazing to think about how downright depressing May 22 was, only to be in position to actually feel bad for Blazers fans even before the season started. It was almost embarrassing to tell folks I renewed my tickets again, and now peoples are lining up to bum tickets off me. Quite a 180, Danny.
i hate boston sports. rating each team by who i hate the most, it would be the celtics, sox, patriots and the bruins. i will now have fun not winning anything for another 20 some odd years
Small my table, seats just 3, its not crowded, its just lucky me
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i hate boston sports. rating each team by who i hate the most, it would be the celtics, sox, patriots and the bruins. i will now have fun not winning anything for another 20 some odd years
I gaurantee you wouldn't feel this way if Boston sports weren't sucessful.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
someone needs to let them know that the cheesesteaks really aren't that special
it's called a steak and cheese in boston...
Pat's is damn good.
They are special because that is where they are from.
My Dad grew up in Philly and I have spent alot of time there over years. Even I have noticed the rapid decline.
We got lost on the way to my Grandma's gravesite and I honestly have never driven down a more frightening street in my life.
But the people of Philly are so wonderful and there is so much wonderful art and they have one of the best regional theaters in the country.
Anyway...the Knicks dancers are so much hotter than the Celtic girls.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
i used to hate the sixers... but now i just feel bad for philly as a whole... or is it hole?
actually i don't feel bad... it's just funny how all they have going for them is that they booed santa
its a hole alright, a shit hole to be exact! its time to get over the "booing of santa". id lay a bet that no one on the board was alive when this happened. and for the record, he was a rag tag santa that they pulled out of the stands during a blow out game.
Small my table, seats just 3, its not crowded, its just lucky me
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Even in the heavens RED is working his magic.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
it's almost impossible to get decent tickets for the friggin celts without paying through the dick
Looks like the bandwagon is fully loaded
fckin bullshit
What kind of prices are we talking about?
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
a matchup with the pistons and cavs in the playoffs would be really fun
i wish the lakers were finals material because that would be the ultimate
for me
dreamer in my dream
we got the guns
i love you,but im..............callin out.........callin out
excited about the celtics weak spots? huh?
for decent seats it would be 75 and up in my guesstimation
i could get awful seats for 35
yes... i was on right away
nothing good enough to buy
PM me if interested.
hahaha!
i actually had that thought go through my head ... "well if garnett blows out his knee then i'll be able to go to the games for cheap"
i hope to christ it doesn't come true
Celtics size up, round out roster
By Marc J. Spears, Globe Staff | September 27, 2007
Big man Esteban Batista and swingman Dahntay Jones played well enough over the past few days to earn themselves an all-expenses-paid (working) vacation to Rome and London. There, and back in the United States next month, they will have the chance to make the 2007-08 Celtics.
But first things first.
The Celtics signed Batista and Jones late yesterday, "solidifying and finalizing our roster," in the words of hoops boss Danny Ainge. The roster - and flight manifest for Europe - now stands at 17. The 17 lucky fellows will be smiling and saying all the right things at Media Day tomorrow and then depart for Italy Saturday.
Given Batista's dimensions (6 feet 10 inches, 268 pounds) and the Celtics' need for size, he might have a chance to crack the final 15 (assuming they keep 15). Neither his deal nor Jones's is guaranteed, and the total payout for both is around $1.6 million. Said Batista's agent, Marc Cornstein, by e-mail, "We're happy with the opportunity he's getting."
Batista, who logged a lot of pine time in Atlanta the last two seasons (70 games, 576 minutes total), earned a shot at a third year and a second NBA team with a stellar performance at the FIBA Americas Championship, where, as Uruguay's top player, he basically went 1 on 5 many nights. He still averaged 20.8 points and a tournament-best 12.4 rebounds per game. In 24 minutes against the United States, he had 20 points and five rebounds.
"I really liked what I saw of him this summer and in the past few days," Ainge said of Batista, who turned 24 Sept. 2. "He's a strong, physical player who has some upside."
Jones has played four years in the NBA, all with Memphis. He technically was a Celtics first-round pick in 2003, part of the prearranged draft-day deal in which Boston selected Jones and Troy Bell for Memphis and the Grizzlies picked Marcus Banks and Kendrick Perkins for Boston. Jones had his most productive season in 2006-07, averaging 7.5 points and 2 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per game.
"We've watched him throughout his career," Ainge said. "He's a good athlete, perimeter defender, and has had some good coaching over the years, from Hubie [Brown] to Mike Fratello to [Mike Krzyzewski]."
Coach Doc Rivers said during the Celtics' annual media luncheon yesterday that the team could have an aggressive, fast-paced offense this season. He won't, however, decide what type of tempo fits the team best until he gets familiar with how newcomers Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett fit in with Paul Pierce during exhibition games.
"I know what we want to run and how we are going to do that," said Rivers. "That's not difficult. But the whole key for us is pace and what is the correct pace of play for us.
"I'm going to base my decision on how the big three play. If two of the three aren't sprinters, you can be a fast-paced team but you can't be an uptempo team. There is a difference. I think we can be a fast-paced team. I just don't see us being an uptempo, Phoenix Suns team. I know we're not going to do that."
Rivers said the Celtics would push the ball, but there wouldn't be quick shots like the Suns, and he has no problems going into a half-court offense. He has told players outside of Pierce, Allen, and Garnett during pickup games that if they turn the ball over in hopes of being uptempo, they are taking opportunities away from the aforementioned perennial All-Stars.
Rivers said to expect Pierce, Allen, and Garnett to be on the court together a lot during the preseason so they can get comfortable with one another. Rivers is intrigued about determining what players play best with the three stars. The Celtics begin training camp Sunday in Rome and play their first exhibition there Oct. 6 against Toronto.
"Whenever they play, a lot of times they are going to be together," Rivers said. "It's not only for them. The rest of the guys have to get used to playing with them, too. That's just as important."
Rivers will also experiment with lineups, including one with Garnett, normally a power forward, at center, and one with Pierce or newcomer James Posey at power forward. Rivers also plans on experimenting with a three-guard lineup of Ray Allen, Pierce, and Tony Allen, or Ray Allen, Tony Allen, and newcomer Eddie House.
"We have a lot of flexibility," Rivers said.
Celtics president Rich Gotham said season ticket sales are up 40 percent. The Celtics already have sold more tickets for this season than they had sold two months into last season, have sold close to 80 percent of their season tickets, and no game has more than 1,000 seats left. And all those games are in March and April.
Peter May of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
Every year I had to listen to how the c's suck, the NBA sux
etc...
NoW i cant even get tix to see my fav team play
I had NO prob every other yr
I used to buy the cheap seats and move down to good seats, they were always open.
I guess I shouldnt complain since this new team will bring us a championship
Paul Pierce was so Underrated before all this. maybe now he will get the recognition that he deserves
Long enough for the clouds to fly me away
i am with you
i would usually have tix to at least 5 games at this point.. and usually by using the AAA discount code
as of right now... i have tix for worcester... fuckin preseason
that's it
i want to be there when they win it all... and now it's almost impossible
i am a huge fan... i just don't want to pay for that priveldge
oh well
EDIT: Just this time when I visit make sure that the 7-11 isn't selling a fucking donut with a Yankees logo on it, ok?!? Go in for a coffee and have to look at that shit.
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
bring your checkbook...
esp if it's the lakers
Alas, let's pay tribute to the good times:
http://www.nba.com/media/celtics/102303Photo_VinBaker1.jpg
http://images.pictopia.com.edgesuite.net/perl/get_image?size=480_art&provider_id=202&ptp_photo_id=84191
http://images.pictopia.com.edgesuite.net/perl/get_image?size=480_art&provider_id=202&ptp_photo_id=85745
http://images.pictopia.com.edgesuite.net/perl/get_image?size=480_art&provider_id=202&ptp_photo_id=85756
anyone have david sterns direct address?
hey... if you want to sell some games... let me know
and while we're on memory lane
http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070531/070531_%20RickPitino_hmed_6p.hmedium.jpg
http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/nba/2000/1120/photo/a_pitino_i.jpg
http://www.boston.com/sports/nesn/wilbur/sports_blog/blog/duncac.jpg
http://www.nba.com/media/celtics/ml250x300.jpg
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/244261.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934A2752006EF5F0ED9B7AA83D06787EAB284831B75F48EF45
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/2855551.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934A2752006EF5F0ED5C2FC606BFE258E15A5397277B4DC33E
and why did this come up on my pitino google search?
http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2004/05/14/qzPTJAO7.jpg
actually i don't care why... who is she?
When I was a little girl I had such a crush on Larry Bird...I know, I know...I was like 8.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Wow. Just Wow. Crush on Larry while secretly longing for Kurt Rambis?
http://www.bballx.com/nba/46c.jpg
"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"
"What's your name?"
"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
I was 8, remember??? lol
Minus the pornstar moustache...check out those thighs....sigh...
http://services.bostonglobe.com/mas_assets/full/1510369.jpg
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
yup
i wasn't that excited ... the celtics dancers weren't there
looks like they are refunding... so that's solid
I gaurantee you wouldn't feel this way if Boston sports weren't sucessful.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
exactly
i used to hate the sixers... but now i just feel bad for philly as a whole... or is it hole?
actually i don't feel bad... it's just funny how all they have going for them is that they booed santa
someone needs to let them know that the cheesesteaks really aren't that special
it's called a steak and cheese in boston...
They are special because that is where they are from.
My Dad grew up in Philly and I have spent alot of time there over years. Even I have noticed the rapid decline.
We got lost on the way to my Grandma's gravesite and I honestly have never driven down a more frightening street in my life.
But the people of Philly are so wonderful and there is so much wonderful art and they have one of the best regional theaters in the country.
Anyway...the Knicks dancers are so much hotter than the Celtic girls.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
i didnt like boston sports when they were lousy in the mid- late 90s and i still dont like them now.
its a hole alright, a shit hole to be exact! its time to get over the "booing of santa". id lay a bet that no one on the board was alive when this happened. and for the record, he was a rag tag santa that they pulled out of the stands during a blow out game.