Post by rommie on Oct 1, 2005 22:54:22 GMT -5
The Boston Celtics made a deal with the Seattle Supersonics and have revamped their style of play now. The trade essentially came down to Josh Smith, Antwan Jamison, and 2 first round draft picks to Seattle with Ronald "Flip" Murray and Matt Harpring coming to Boston.
"We are excited to have Flip and Matt in Boston." stated Celtic's GM rommie. "We think that with there ability to shoot the ball outside and play defense that they can allow us to play how we want to play."
Smith and Jamison were acquired by the Celtics in exchange for Peja. After last years first round playoff loss to the 7th seed Atlanta Hawks the Celtics felt that they needed some defense and an inside scoring presence to get a playoff series win. However, Josh Smith did not bring the production that is needed for the Celtics to win their division again and make the playoffs.
"With Peja we felt that has great of a player offensively he is we knew he was a liability defensively. Now Flip and Matt not only will bring the offense but the defense we need. They also give us some much needed depth" Rommie said.
The Celtics love to run and gun and with Flip and Matt Harpring they will be able to do just that.
"It is going to be a very unique team in Boston. With 3 versatile guards in Mike [Bibby], Jamal [Crawford], and now Flip Murry gives us alot of options. All can really shoot the ball. Mike will be our main point guard but Jamal will see some time their too and Flip will see some time at small forward but Matt will be getting the bulk of the small forward minutes." Rommie added.
The Celtic's franchise player, Bill Laimber, said that "It is really exciting to have Flip and Matt on the team. We have much better chemistry now and hopefully we will start to climb the latter in the Atlantic. It is to early to give up on defending our crown as Atlantic Division champions."
This trade will make the team much more fun to watch. You will probably see them go back to the live and die by the 3 motto while trying to run teams out of the arena.
"We are excited to have Flip and Matt in Boston." stated Celtic's GM rommie. "We think that with there ability to shoot the ball outside and play defense that they can allow us to play how we want to play."
Smith and Jamison were acquired by the Celtics in exchange for Peja. After last years first round playoff loss to the 7th seed Atlanta Hawks the Celtics felt that they needed some defense and an inside scoring presence to get a playoff series win. However, Josh Smith did not bring the production that is needed for the Celtics to win their division again and make the playoffs.
"With Peja we felt that has great of a player offensively he is we knew he was a liability defensively. Now Flip and Matt not only will bring the offense but the defense we need. They also give us some much needed depth" Rommie said.
The Celtics love to run and gun and with Flip and Matt Harpring they will be able to do just that.
"It is going to be a very unique team in Boston. With 3 versatile guards in Mike [Bibby], Jamal [Crawford], and now Flip Murry gives us alot of options. All can really shoot the ball. Mike will be our main point guard but Jamal will see some time their too and Flip will see some time at small forward but Matt will be getting the bulk of the small forward minutes." Rommie added.
The Celtic's franchise player, Bill Laimber, said that "It is really exciting to have Flip and Matt on the team. We have much better chemistry now and hopefully we will start to climb the latter in the Atlantic. It is to early to give up on defending our crown as Atlantic Division champions."
This trade will make the team much more fun to watch. You will probably see them go back to the live and die by the 3 motto while trying to run teams out of the arena.