Submit a Story!

Karl Malone Still Has It: Will the Mailman Make a Comeback in Boston?

 
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 ... (link)

Tags:

Related Content
NBA Fall (TV) Preview
celticsblog.com 9/11/2008 — We've still got about a month before we can watch basketball again, but the Fall TV season is upon us. So why not look ahead to the NBA season with a small-screen feel? Here's a quick look at some new and returning shows that you might be interested in checking out. Heroes (Celtics) – Ladies and ...
Coach Cassell?
nbarumors.info 9/11/2008 — NBA veteran, Sam Cassell is expected to retire after the 2008-2009 season. Later this week, he will sign with the Boston Celtics for one more season and then call it quits.
Get to Know Rajon Rondo
celticsgreen.blogspot.com 9/11/2008 — Rajon Pierre Rondo was born on February 22, 1986 in Louisville, Kentucky to Amber Rondo and has three siblings: Dymon, William, and Anton. His nickname is Johnny and he has a prized shoe collection. He also loves rhythmic roller skating and ...
Cassell Coming Back?
celticsblog.com 9/11/2008 — The Baltimore Sun (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/basketball/bal-cassell910,0,5823661.story) has this quote from Sam Cassell: Baltimore native and three-time NBA champion Sam Cassell said today he plans to become an assistant coach with the ...
Summer Forecast: Conference finals predictions - NBA
sports.espn.go.com 9/11/2008 — •2008-09 offseason predictions: East | West | Awards | Conf. champs | NBA champs According to 25 ESPN writers, editors and contributors, the Celtics and Lakers might as well have played a 14-game series back in June. Why? The same two teams are headed ...
Celtics gives Rivers 3-year extension, raiseFOXSports.com News for NBA 9/10/2008
The Boston Celtics have extended the contract of coach Doc Rivers, who led the team to its first championship in 22 years. Rivers guided the Celtics to a 66-16 regular season record and the franchise's 17th title last season. It was the biggest ...
Celtics give coach Doc Rivers three-year extensionUSATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 9/11/2008
Doc Rivers received a contract extension giving him three more years as coach of the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after leading ...
Danny Ainge confirms extension for Doc RiversCeltics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 9/11/2008
In June, Doc Rivers led the Celtics to their 17th NBA championship. Yesterday, the veteran coach was rewarded for his hard work. Danny Ainge, the team's director...
NBA | Doc Rivers: three more years with CelticsThe Seattle Times: Sports 9/11/2008
Doc Rivers received a contract extension giving him three more years as coach of the Boston Celtics after leading them to an NBA title one...
Sam Cassell says he'll coach after '08-09Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA 9/11/2008
Celtics guard Sam Cassell says he will become an assistant coach for Boston after the 2008-09 NBA se...