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Today, the Boston Celtics were fortunate enough to cross off one of their major needs.
Boston’s skilled big man and free agent, Kevin Garnett has agreed to re-sign and lock up a three-year deal worth $34 million dollars on the first day of this season’s NBA free agency.
Garnett [36 years old] will head into his 18th NBA stint in hopes to win just one more NBA championship. Prior to last season, KG’s contributions were slowly declining. Many people thought Garnett would retire after this past year, but due to KG’s improved performance last season, the idea of retirement quickly went out the window. It’s amazing how things can change.
Kevin Garnett rejuvenated his career by posting an average of 15.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game this past regular season. The switch from power forward to center seemed to have benefited KG, even more so in the playoffs when he elevated his game to another level [19.2 pts and 10.3 rebs].
KG was one of the major reasons why the Boston Celtics even had a chance of eliminating the current NBA champions, Miami Heat. Garnett proved to be the most consistent and was the clear-cut leader of the team.
Celtics’ GM, Danny Ainge doesn’t have any time to take a breather. Players like Brandon Bass and Ray Allen are still available in the open market, two free agents that the Celtics would love to re-sign as well.
Sources: Boston Herald, Boston Globe
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A small price to pay but it won’t be worth it if they can’t also retain Ray Allen.
tophatal…
There’s definitely a possibility Ray Allen could return to the Celts, but reports are surfacing left and right that that the Miami Heat is being very aggressive. If Allen goes to the Heat, book Miami to another NBA Finals.
Smart move by both player and management. More work to be done for sure to make this club better, but his productivity in the playoffs was impressive indeed and they needed him back as a foundation to build upon.
Garnett probably at the most has two good years left so this could very well be the last ride for KG. You’re right Bruce, the Celtics are too old and will need to revamp their roster with a few big names in order to remain competitive.
One can’t help but think a few years of KG’s tutelage for Fab Melo and Sullinger will help them develop into better players down the road.
That is, assuming they’re willing to listen.
Most definitely. I would have to agree as well. Fab Melo could really be a great big through Garnett’s leadership. Never really thought Sullinger was worth the hype, but I guess that’s why we watch the games… to find out.
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