Alrighty, then, trade Pierce

[Sean Giovanello]

It would have been better to fire Ainge prior to all of this - new GM would
equal no pressure to do a 180 in a week.

On 6/26/07, gene kirkpatrick <gk_tyler at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> If Paul is ready to demand a trade, then package him with a pick and go
> younger, although getting a few good players would be better.  I feel for
> Paul, but if his attitude sours, then his play will follow and he's (like
> Al) a superior offensive talent who lacks much on the other end.
>   See what we can get for him regarding this draft.  Come away with Brewer
> and Ji or somesuch and move on.
>
>   I was quite nonplussed about the trade rumors involving O'Neal.  I would
> like to add low post defense, but certainly would not like to lose Al in the
> bargain.  Imagine my angst for a moment:  I returned home from vacation to
> find that lightning had fried my TVs and computer, not to mention the
> phones.  I had to rely on ESPN radio and they were reporting that we were
> trading Al and #5 for O'Neal, while giving the Lakers the boost they wanted,
> not to mention Minny our future.  I did not, however, cut my wrists, but
> calmly showered and came to the office where I learned that such a trade was
> not imminent.  That Ainge does not want to part with Al is my
> hope.  Especially since I will be able to upgrade my TV for the upcoming
> season.  Still, we need defense.  So, trade Paul for a defensive player or a
> pick in this draft?  I also want to see the troika of Rondo, Paul, and Al
> this year, but It's time to consider it.  Gene
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Luggage? GPS? Comic books?
> Check out fitting  gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
> _______________________________________________
> The Boston Celtics Mailing List
> celtics at igtc.com
> http://www.igtc.com/mailman/listinfo/celtics
>