The Stankoniforous Files

My thoughts haven't changed at all. The Lakers are that much better after goin through the Finals last year. Couple that with this being an odd year, so that makes the Spurs a very strong candidate to win the title. Which means next year, we can cross the Spurs off the list of title contenders.

So why add a combustible aging point guard to a very good mix? Honestly, I feel like Starbury peaked in PHX or NJ. It's been slowly downhill since then. Sure, he will be onboard because he wants a ring, but how long will the long-term goal take a backseat to playing time or shots?

The question that Ainge needs to ask is, does this make the Celtics substantially better? In my opinion, the answer is no. Let some other team deal with Hurricane Marbury.

After Josh Childress made the move to Greece, it was considered that others would willing follow. The latest name to make the move was possibly Stephon Marbury, who is wasting away waiting for the NY Knicks to buy him out or deal him (maybe to the Celtics)?

The same Greek team that signed Childress was very interested in Starbury, but that has passed. Their playoff roster is due and they wanted to bolster it with Starbury. Steph, it's reality time. Are you trying to play basketball or watch in every arena in the NBA? I know you are paid up but you aren't even allowed to put on your kicks and play for the team that signed you.

UPDATE:  Upon learning that Starbury prefers watching to playing, the Greek team is making a run at Pargo.
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In other news, the newly vacant Grizz coaching position will not be filled by Avery Johnson. It's understandable to go after Johnson because he did take the Mavericks to the Finals, but really? Avery Johnson?

Look, the Grizzlies are not a bad team they have the pieces there to be good.

0	Darrell Arthur	PF	20	6-9	225	Kansas	$977,160
7	Greg Buckner	SG	32	6-4	210	Clemson	$4,010,005
11	Mike Conley	PG	21	6-1	180	Ohio State	$3,630,480
23	Steve Francis	PG	31	6-3	210	Maryland	$2,634,480
33	Marc Gasol	C	23	7-1	265		$3,093,333
22	Rudy Gay	SF	22	6-8	222	Connecticut	$2,579,400
15	Hamed Haddadi	C	23	7-2	254		$1,572,221
55	Marko Jaric	PG	30	6-7	224		$6,575,000
1	Kyle Lowry	PG	22	6-0	175	Villanova	$1,163,520
32	O.J. Mayo	SG	21	6-4	210	USC	$3,875,040
3	Darius Miles	SF	27	6-9	235		$46,917
31	Darko Milicic	C	23	7-0	275		$7,020,000
13	Quinton Ross	SF	27	6-6	193	Southern Methodist	$797,581
21	Hakim Warrick	PF	26	6-9	219	Syracuse	$2,119,102

That is a young nucleus to build around. I guess the question is whom to go after. Someone in college? An NBA assistant? Big name coach?

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There are reports surfacing that Starbury will be joining the Celtics.

This is the dumbest move the Celtics could possibly make. Hopeful of signing him? What in the wide world of sports is goin on? A declining point guard who shoots first goin to the champion Celtics?

Several teams that could use Marbury have passed so why should the Celtics take him? It might be cheap but Marbury isn't exactly a safe bet. He hasn't been a sure thing since he was drafted in 96. He has gotten himself dealt from two teams.

What are your thought, readers? Should the Celtics take him