Iverson to Celtics??

Mudcat · 06-26-06, 11:20 AM

I'm not sure. I'm not as deep into the NBA as some other people around here but I get the impression that Iverson, while he does put up some good individual numbers, has a style that is not the greatest for team results.

The hockey comparison I have heard is to Pavel Bure. Very flashy but not much playoff success.

I guess it would depend what the Celtics had to give up.

moses millsap · 06-26-06, 11:34 AM

I saw that this morning, but AI in Boston just doesn't seem to fit, imho.

priceperheadexpert · 06-26-06, 12:10 PM

Iverson nice fit there especially since DOC being a point guard he would protect him..With Pierce they have a nice option, and they have good perimeter shooters..

The only problem is here where would Iverson live??..In what neighborhood could he exist..Does Big papi have a house for sale on his block??

Bulldog · 06-26-06, 12:12 PM

He could take Manny's house!! jajaja
Its supposed to be for sale for a couple of years now.
Who knows they might even become friends...
wait, no... bad idea.

bigboydan · 06-26-06, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

I saw that this morning, but AI in Boston just doesn't seem to fit, imho.

i think your right owned.

i think pierce and AI would be at war over who gets the ball at crunch time.

Bulldog · 06-26-06, 12:54 PM

You guys think maybe Pierce is involved in the trade...
Ill take AI over Pierce any day of the week but Im not familiar with Pierces contract situation.
I still think they can play together.

Illusion · 06-26-06, 08:51 PM

There's noway he would be traded to a division rival.

not mofome · 06-26-06, 08:55 PM

this trade will never happen so lets stop talking about it.
boston?? friggin boston?? boston??

Seattle Slew · 06-26-06, 09:25 PM

As a Celtics fan, I would hate this move. I don't like Iverson. Great talent but a major pain in the rear. This would blow up any good cap room Boston has. What they need is a couple of mid-level veterans. With Szerbiak and LaFrentz having huge contracts, I don't seee Iverson getting added.

Pierce is under contract for next season only. The season after that, he has the option for around $16 million to stay with Boston, then he's a free agent. He can become a free agent next spring, and since he'd likely get a similar deal, opting out of his contract wouldn't cost him money.

bookie · 06-27-06, 09:00 AM

I can see that deal being made since Ainge wants to play fast and that's Iverson's game. I can't see it getting, made, though, without Pierce as the counter-player. Pierce is younger which makes it not a great basketball trade IMO, but if Boston thinks he might walk then I see the logic.

moses millsap · 06-27-06, 11:08 AM

Latest rumor floating around is:

Boston gets AI
Philly gets Boozer
Utah gets Wally and Jefferson

ego74 · 06-27-06, 12:03 PM

How much $$ under the cap is Boston?? If they don't have a lot of room, gonna be hard to make a deal happen

Seattle Slew · 06-27-06, 04:01 PM

They have a little room only, but they'd have to unload either Szerbiak or Raef LaFrentz, who are each making around $12 million a year for the next 3 years. Iverson is making around $20 million a season.

If the Celtics could dump Szerbiak or LaFrentz, they might be able to make a deal.

I don't like Iverson, but if the salaries are basically a wash, I say go for it. Just don't touch Chris Webber for anything in the world.

Originally posted by ego74

How much $$ under the cap is Boston?? If they don't have a lot of room, gonna be hard to make a deal happen

Seattle Slew · 06-27-06, 04:04 PM

If the Celtics have a lineup with Pierce, Iverson, Gomes, West and LaFrentz, that's not a bad lineup. Plus, maybe Marcus Williams in the draft tonight. They need a couple more veterans off the bench.