Published 9/11/2008
by Sean Stancill
at Bleacher Report - NBA
After winning an NBA Championship last season, the offseason was expected to be Champaign dreams and smooth sailing for Boston. However, this proved to be short-lived as they suffered a major blow to their team identity.
This past offseason the Celtics lost James Posey, a vital part of their bench last season, to the New Orleans Hornets. He was determined to seek a larger salary.
Lacking mass amount of muscle and toughness in their second unit, the C’s are still actively attempting to replenish their need.
One option would be former NBA juggernaut, Karl Malone.
Known for his skull-bashing elbows and his trademark dynamic kick after each jump shot, the Mailman would be an excellent addition for the Defending Champions.
In his illustrious career, Malone averaged 25+ PPG for 16 consecutive seasons, and 10 of those years also included a double-double. After a career falling two years shy of two decades, the Mailman has lifelong averages of 25 PPG, 10.1 ...
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