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Celtics sign Darko Milicic

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Sep 20, 2012.

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  1. J.R.

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    [rquoter]The Boston Celtics plan to enter training camp next week with a slew of new faces, with Darko Milicic being among them.

    A league source confirmed to CSNNE.com that Milicic, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, will sign a one-year deal with the Celtics next week for the veteran's minimum.[/rquoter]
     
    #1 J.R., Sep 20, 2012
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    Not a bad deal at the minimum.
     
    #2 AroundTheWorld, Sep 20, 2012
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    Wouldn't have minded him backing up Asik. He passes well for a C.
     
    #3 CCorn, Sep 20, 2012
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    Some much needed front-court depth...

    Celtics are still very dangerous in the East. A Finals matchup between them and the Lakers would be very entertaining.
     
    #4 RMGEEGEE, Sep 20, 2012
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    wasted team spot.
     
    #5 WNBA, Sep 20, 2012
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    You should stick to chick basketball
     
    #6 Jmcballer88, Sep 20, 2012
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    Celtics are very smart with their pick ups. I like this a lot for their team, another veteran to lead their rookie bigs.
     
    #7 LCAhmed, Sep 20, 2012
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    His work ethic is garbage, I wouldn't want him around a team like ours, he'll do okay on C's though since they've already got established vet's.
     
    #8 rolyat93, Sep 20, 2012
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    Like a young chris webber! :grin:


    (but, yeah... overall, I think he is above average for a backup center.)
     
    #9 BigBenito, Sep 20, 2012
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    I thought Darko had given up playing in the NBA.
     
    #10 Easy, Sep 20, 2012
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    Yeah, I thought he was going to play in Spain with Yi.
     
    #11 da_juice, Sep 20, 2012
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    Naw. As a matter of fact, he has been doing well in Minnie for the past season. I would have liked him to back up Asik if it wasn't for the rookies.
     
    #12 coachbadlee, Sep 20, 2012
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    The same Darko who when Rambis gave him the keys in 2010-11, averaged 1.5 assists to 2.2 turnovers a game? That Darko?

    Darko sucks, and anyone who even thinks he's a decent backup center is fooling themselves or looking at his potential. He makes Eddy Curry look like he cares.
     
    #13 Kojirou, Sep 20, 2012
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    Jerk player on a jerk team? Makes sense..
     
    #14 NL Rocket, Sep 20, 2012
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    Good move by the Celtics. I agree with how Bill Simmons put it...

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Heckle me all you want about Darko on the Celtics. This is a no-lose. Either we get a shotblocker or nonstop comedy. I fully support it.</p>&mdash; Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsguy33/status/248836487376941056" data-datetime="2012-09-20T17:30:16+00:00">September 20, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #15 stl1622dc, Sep 20, 2012
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    On a different Celtics note--PG Keyon Dooling has retired.
     
    #16 J.R., Sep 20, 2012
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    It's a Shane this guy was a #1 locker room guy and apparently helped calm Rondo. He was known as the Reverend on the team
     
    #17 bongo33, Sep 20, 2012
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    That is true so I would think a Garnett fist in his mouth will occur at least once.
     
    #18 jopatmc, Sep 20, 2012
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