09-02-2008, 01:00 PM
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Year Of The Basel
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Boston Celtics Summer Report Card
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Boston Celtics
What went right:
They re-signed House and Allen.
Seeking continuity for his NBA champs, GM Danny Ainge re-signed free agents Eddie House and Tony Allen to new contracts. The top reserves figure to play a key role again for Boston. Allen, in particular, will be counted on to help replace James Posey, who departed via free agency (see below).
The Big Three got some rest.
Unlike many top clubs, the Celtics did not have to worry about their main stars playing in Olympic competition this summer. Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen got a chance to rest their aging legs. After such an extended playoff run, they surely needed it.
Thibodeau didn't flee-bodeau.
Last spring it seemed all but certain assistant coach Tom Thibodeau, the architect of Boston's top-ranked defense, would be hired as an NBA head coach somewhere. Now it looks as if he will be back for at least one more campaign. Although still not technically signed for next year, Thibodeau is expected to get a new deal shortly, along with the rest of Doc Rivers' staff.
What went wrong:
Posey no longer in their pockets.
Posey, the veteran forward who hit some big three-pointers and played such a key defensive role opposite Kobe Bryant in last year's Finals, signed with the Hornets. The Celtics hope Tony Allen can fill the void, but that remains to be seen. Allen is coming off a knee injury, and lacks Posey's size and experience.
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