Re: Celtics get Andrew DeClerq?

["Timothy Jordan" <patsrule90@geocities.com>]

Oh great, another 5 year deal for a big man.  $8.4 million????  Derek
Strong 4 years?  Jeez, I think Rick wants these big men for his whole
Celtic coaching career.  Come on.. offer them short and sweet deals. 
KEYWORD is SHORT!  Lets bring back the Chief!


> 
> 
> My morning paper reports that Andrew DeClerq has agreed "in principle" to
> sign with the Celtics, pending approximately $3 million being freed up
via
> Dino signing to play in Greece.  DeClerq's deal would be $8.4 million for
5
> years.  The article also said that the Celtics have made an offer to
Derek
> Strong for a 4 year deal.
>      Celtic fans will like DeClerq.  I saw him play many times during his
> four years at the University of Florida.  He's a 6'10" package of
defense,
> rebounding and hustle.  He is not a prima donna.  He's a hard-nosed,
> hard-working, team-oriented guy.  I think he is a fine addition.
> 
> Ed