Danny Ainge must pick up the pieces

CelticsBlog found this 7/17/2008 on www.bostonherald.com [flag]

D anny Ainge is the reigning NBA Executive of the Year. And if the Celtics [ team stats ] are to win another championship this season, the director of basketball operations will have to come up with a performance worthy of a repeat. There is more than one way to knit a championship banner, but replacing James Posey will be difficult. You saw Posey s defense and the fourth-quarter 3-pointers ... [link]

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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/17
Published 7/17/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
Herald Danny Ainge must pick up the pieces James Posey opts for deal from Hornets ESPY Awards honor Celtics, Tom Brady Cavaliers sign Daniel Gibson to five-year deal ESPY Awards list Globe Posey bolts Celtics for Hornets Things to ...

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