Old timers..why?

[GuyClinch@xxxxxxx]

>    Mark Jackson, Greg Anthony and Rod Strickland would all make this team
> better,     in an instant. So would Charles Oakley (now that Gary Trent is
> gone); to                 address Michael Marlowe's concern 
> about adding
> toughness.

Hmm...
I think this list overrates some of these old timers..
I don't get the fascination with these guys. There are reasons
why they are unsigned.

It is that Oak, Mark Jackson and Rod Strickland are dead and done. Veteran "savy" doesn't get you championships. 

The Celtics didn't lose to the Nets because they were missing Charles Oakley. Bleh. That guy was never that good in his prime. He has put up crap numbers the last few years..and his teams don't seem to exactly win because of him. Why do people like this guy? Cause he cheats..and fouls? People treat him like Robert Horry..heck he isn't even as good as A.C Green right now.

Jackson? That guy couldn't stop a point guard from Princeton nevermind a NBA quality guard. Sure he can pass...but his ponderous ball handling, as well as his lead feet should keep him off the Celtics roster...thank God. Likely Dick Harter would resign if they signed him.

J.R. Bremer while not a name is an athletic stud. I would rather take my chances with him.

And Rod Strickland..isn't he a legendary Coleman like malcontent? I hope the Celtics never get that desperate.
The last time he showed much talent was back when Jackson 
was a rookie..and that's cause he was playing in NY. 
NYC plays up any modest player into a "superstar"...Bleh.

Greg Anthony can still play though. He is the guy I would sign
out of that lot. Gary Trent would have been a solid addition as well. That guy can play too.

What the Celtics need are a few more guys who can play.
Rodney looked like a superstar because he was the fourth guy
on the team who could play... 

Lets hope Vin can still play..though I think he might be
another Kemp. 

Pete