Warren2ThaG Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 http://www.sportsbookbettingpromotions.com/images/stories/boston-celtics-paul-pierce-nba-lines.jpgCeltics expected to reduce Pierce's minutesThe Celtics are expected to reduce Paul Pierce's playing time next season, in an effort to keep the 31-year-old fresh throughout the year."If my minutes go down, I don’t really mind," Pierce said. "It’s all about winning at the end of the day." Pierce played in 81 regular-season games last year, averaging a team-high 37.5 minutes per game (exactly matching his career average in 813 games). Boston doesn't have much depth at the moment, but they're still in the market for a backup SF. Jul. 12 - 11:28 am et----http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2009/07/12/it8217s_time_to_cut_minutes/?page=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoneOtherThan... Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Doc said this all last year and it never happened. As a result, Pierce played like he was 38 sans a few games. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtics3420 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 It really depends on whether or not we sign a wing, or if bill walker is ready. If neither happens, Pierce will end up at 35+ again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Lol Celtics will be playing the Ray and Pierce still, KG will get more rest with Sheed in the mix though. Who do the Celtics even have as a backup SF right now? THey are gonna need a miracle signing, because if you think Moon is going to give you 15 minutes of consistent quality production you are in for a rude awakening. That is why getting Grant would have been HUGE for the Celtics. Basically this is easier said then done. Edited July 13, 2009 by travesy3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWaLL Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I guess this explains why they were going after Grant Hill. I doubt this will happen though, they just don't have a lot of small forward depth. Expect at least 35-36 minutes from him a game. That's barely a reduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtics3420 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Lol Celtics will be playing the Ray and Pierce still, KG will get more rest with Sheed in the mix though. Who do the Celtics even have as a backup SF right now? THey are gonna need a miracle signing, because if you think Moon is going to give you 15 minutes of consistent quality production you are in for a rude awakening. That is why getting Grant would have been HUGE for the Celtics. Basically this is easier said then done. We dont want him for offense, all he needs to do is play defense and maybe hit a couple of shots. Sheed/House are really the only offensive players we have on our 2nd unit, so if he's a good defender, or at least decent, he'd help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) after watching bill walker play so far, i think he could play 10-15 mins.still got tony Allen or is his foot ankle knee whatever it is still injured Edited July 13, 2009 by MoeRoadKill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 We dont want him for offense, all he needs to do is play defense and maybe hit a couple of shots. Sheed/House are really the only offensive players we have on our 2nd unit, so if he's a good defender, or at least decent, he'd help. He's a ballstopper and takes terrible shots. At least he did for the Raptors, maybe over the course of half a year he will have changed. He is an okay defender, overrated IMO because he takes tons of chances and leaves his feet all the time leaving him out of position. You guys would be better off trading for someone or going after Barnes or someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelamare Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) They should do that to the big four. Keep them fresh until the playoffs. Edited July 13, 2009 by Psychø T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Moon was a terrific player for the Heat and I really hope we re-sign him. He could definitely contribute 15 minutes a game for Boston. He might be the best available option right now if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Pierce's minutes will be reduced when Boston gets more backcourt depth. It's not like they have James Posey on board anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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