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Greg Stiemsma’s Contract To Become Fully Guaranteed

The C’s gave their 26-year-old rookie a vote of confidence before Tuesday’s game. By not waiving the seven-footer, Stiemsma’s contract will become fully guaranteed on Friday, allowing the shot blocker to breath a little bit and perhaps unpack some boxes for good in Beantown. Here’s Chris Forsberg of ESPN Boston with some reaction from Stiemsma and [...]

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2 days ago

5 Questions With Kemba Walker

I had a chance to talk with Bobcats rookie Kemba Walker prior to the Celtics game against Charlotte on Tuesday night.  Here is what the UConn star, who is averaging 12.3 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game had to say. 1. How much communication have you had with Michael Jordan this year? Walker: [...]

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3 days ago

I Am Awesome!

Yes. This is a “pat myself on the back” post because a) I’m a jackass and b) I predicted something correctly. Back on January 8th, I predicted that the next ten games will tell us everything we need to know about this Celtics’ team. If they struggled, it was time to blow it up. If [...]

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3 days ago

Pierce Wins Eastern Conference Player Of Week

One day before he’s scheduled to pass Larry Bird for second on the Celtics’ all-time scoring list, Paul Pierce won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award. Pierce averaged 22 points, 6.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds in four Boston wins, playing point forward in Rajon Rondo’s absence. Pierce is only 9 points behind Bird [...]

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4 days ago

Garnett’s Wondrous 3-point Rant

Via ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg, who knows a great, playful rant when he hears one, here’s Kevin Garnett discussing his not-so-newfound aptitude for three-point shooting after the C’s took down the Grizzlies. “When I walk around the streets, y’all stop acting like y’all shocked that I can shoot 3’s. Everybody in Boston, everybody in the [...]

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4 days ago

5 Questions With O.J. Mayo

I talked with Memphis guard O.J. Mayo prior to the Celtics-Grizzlies, Super Bowl Sunday game at the Garden.  Here is what the 4th year man out of USC, who is averaging 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2 assists per game had to say. 1. You started every game your first two years in the league, [...]

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“Ooooooo Baby Baby”

I remember when I first fell in love with Glen Davis.  It was just about the time I saw this video:

With every game he gets significant playing time, my love only gets reaffirmed. Last night’s game vs. Miami was no different. Not only did he score 22 points and pull down 8 boards, but he also showcased another dimension to his game: interior passing. Earlier in the season Baby relied on his huge frame to shoulder people out of the way while going up for a lay-up or a put-back, and who could blame him. When you’re as big as Glen Davis why wouldn’t you use it to your advantage. However, what Big Baby has in bulk, he lacks in height. Opposing players usually have had enough time to recover from the contact to alter or block his shots- and they did for most of the season. This is why last night was so beautiful.

At least twice Big Baby made the correct decision to dish. Both times, two Miami Bigs came over to “roof” Baby underneath the basket and both times Baby deftly dealt the ball to Perk for the easy two. That is just good basketball.

How good is Glen Davis?  Before I answer, lemme drop a little quick knowledge. Since the Celtics’ BIG Three (Kevin Garnett, Leon Powe, Brian Scalabrine) went down with injuries, Davis has played out of his noggin’ averaging 13.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 33.7 minutes a game. Not to mention, he’s shooting 46.4% from the field and 73.2% from the stripe.

Okay, so you’re not a numbers person. Then let’s compare his numbers to the power forwards the Celtics are most likely to face en route to the Finals or in the Finals. Since the injuries, Davis is averaging more points and minutes than Anderson Varejao, Lamar Odom, and Luis Scola; more rebounds and has a higher field goal percentage than Rashard Lewis; and has a higher field throw percentage than Anderson Varejao and Lamar Odom.

Okay, so you’re not a comparison person. Then search Glen Davis on youtube and you’ll find numerous examples of the emotion he plays with. You can’t teach passion, you have to have it since birth, and Glen Davis has it.

Still not convinced? Then just watch this for fun (3:22 in Davis describes his definition of a “Beast,” notice the eye widening). Also, even if Davis does score a single point or get a single rebound in the playoffs, he can still do this.

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