Where is Nate Robinson ?

Snowball · 05-19-10, 05:43 PM

Nate needs more time to work with the Celtics. He may not be on the team next year.
Actually I think Rondo could use a break sometimes and Rivers leans toward Marquis Daniels or Michael Finley in that situation now, not Nate. Nate is a defensive liability. Rivers trusts Finley's 3-pointers just as much as Nate's and Nate has a hard time now wanting to pass too much, not knowing what to do.
You have to remember Nate has never been on a team where winning was the program. Where he would be responsible for defensive lapses or risky moves.
The time is not now this deep in the playoffs for him, even as relief, no.
He's a junk time filler during the regular season at best, perhaps a Rondo backup although it does not appear the Celtics management is commited yet, we'll see.
I've heard some say they have heard from locker room sources some on the team think he is stupid as in mentally deficient but that may be just a rumor or ballbusting. I like Nate and hope the Celtics give him one more year as part of the evaluation process.

lyon804 · 05-19-10, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Snowball

Nate needs more time to work with the Celtics. He may not be on the team next year.
Actually I think Rondo could use a break sometimes and Rivers leans toward Marquis Daniels or Michael Finley in that situation now, not Nate. Nate is a defensive liability. Rivers trusts Finley's 3-pointers just as much as Nate's and Nate has a hard time now wanting to pass too much, not knowing what to do.
You have to remember Nate has never been on a team where winning was the program. Where he would be responsible for defensive lapses or risky moves.
The time is not now this deep in the playoffs for him, even as relief, no.
He's a junk time filler during the regular season at best, perhaps a Rondo backup although it does not appear the Celtics management is commited yet, we'll see.
I like Nate and hope the Celtics give him one more year as part of the evaluation process.

Couldn't agree more about what you said. I like Nate too and I can't tell you how much money he made me when he was in college at Washington. Dude, was a falt out warrior on that team and would not let them lose. I once took Washington in a huge bet against Arizona and Washinton was losing big in the 2H and he brought them back and capped the rally with a 2 handed alley-oop dunk. It was unreal that performance by a guy that is 5-6 at best. What springs he has in those legs. However, all bullshit aside this ain't the time for Nate Robinson. Maybe next year if Celts keep him he can work into things and relieve Rondo some.

Snowball, tell me this.. Does Celts got KG,Allen,Pierce under contract next year? I don't know who is coming or going, but I bet you do.

Snowball · 05-19-10, 10:42 PM

Pierce can opt out, but is under contract next year.
KG is booked thru 2011/12
Ray Allen's contract is expiring this year.

check this link for Celtics and other teams.
Look at the Rondo contract. what a steal !

http://hoopshype.com/salaries/boston.htm