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Do The Celtics need to Rebuild or Reload?

by The Boss on May 25, 2009

in Celtics, Editorials

Photo - AP

Photo - AP


LayupDrill.com will be breaking down every team in the league, with a brief review of the 2008-09 season, key personnel decisions, draft options,trade options, and overall state of the franchise. Consider this, your favorite teams State of the Union. We continue this special with the next team up on our breakdown, the Boston Celtics.

As I write this post on Memorial Day 2009, millions of Americans will take time out today to reflect and remember those who have put their lives on the line serving our country. For basketball fans in the greater New England area, they will reflect and remember on the very recent memories of a Celtics run to a NBA Title. Just one year ago, Boston was on it’s way to the NBA Finals, led by the Big 3 of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Veterans James Posey, P.J Brown, and Sam Cassell each played big roles on and off the court. When it was all over, the Celtics were bigger, tougher, and more determined than the Lakers, and they hoisted up their 17th NBA title. That was then, this is now. [click to continue…]

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Would The Clippers Trade The Top Pick?

by The Boss on May 21, 2009

in Rumors

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The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
5/21/09

Remember the old saying, “Believe half of what you see, and none of what you hear?” The Clippers may own up to that very famous quote. Two days after telling everyone that Blake Griffin was their pick at number one, the trade rumors started to circle around. The Clippers don’t have much going for them, but what they do have is a loaded front court, and while adding a young player like Griffin is tempting, adding his salary potential without unloading at least two current players is a gamble. [click to continue…]

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More bad news for Boston – Leon Powe has torn ACL

April 21, 2009

The Celtics were dealt a huge blow to their postseason chances earlier this afternoon, as ESPN reported that Leon Powe is done for the rest of the postseason, as he tore his ACL in Monday night’s game. Powe, who would be first to come off the bench when Glen Davis was in foul trouble, will [...]

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Ray Allen keeps Celtics season alive

April 21, 2009

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. This video is worth 10,000.
Ben Gordon lit up Boston for 42 points in a losing effort for the Bulls, who were an eyelash away from heading back to the United Center up 2-0.

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Bulls take big step in upset of Celtics

April 18, 2009

In one of the best point guard matchups in recent playoff history, rookie Derrick Rose and third year Celtic Rajon Rondo put on quite a show. Rose led Chicago with 36 points, including some key free throws at the end of regulation, to lead Chicago to a 105-103 two point overtime victory over the defending [...]

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Kevin Garnett doubtful to play in post season

April 16, 2009

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4/16/09
Fans of the defending champion Boston Celtics may have to be talked off the ledge this morning, after news broke from practice about forward Kevin Garnett’s health. ESPN broke the story today, in which head coach Doc Rivers confirmed “there’s no way” KG could play right now.
Garnett, who missed [...]

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