Green 17: Gary Payton: Another Steal?

• Patrick

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  Payton wasn't that great in his first go-around with the Celtics. I'm guessing three years hasn't done his game any favors. Maybe if he was cool with coming off the bench for 15 minutes a game, but I doubt that's what the Glove's looking for.

  Posted 9/1/2007 [reply] [flag]

• chone

  +2

  I believe he and Glen Rivers don't get along too well either. It's time for Rondoism.

  Posted 9/1/2007 [reply] [flag]

• rusty weathers

  +2

  What, Reggie Miller wasn't available?  At 39, Payton is more sieve than glove.

  Posted 9/1/2007 [reply] [flag]

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Today’s Links 8/30
Published 8/30/2007 by FLCeltsFan at Celtics247.com
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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' on 8/30
Published 8/30/2007 by FLCeltsFan at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... has an interview with Doug Christie who says he wants to come back to the NBA and that he has interest from 2 Eastern Conference teams. There is speculation that they might be Miami and Boston. If we were to go for another golden oldie, I would rather go for Payton. He has been in our system, and he has at least been playing recently. Green 17 states their case that they would like to see Payton back in Boston and they show us ...

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Published 8/30/2007 by perkisabeast at perkisabeast.com Blog
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Payton Would Make Sense in Boston
Published 8/30/2007 by Bethlehem Shoals at FanHouse
... Green 17 thinks this is a shining opportunity, a match made in heaven, and all that good stuff: I know the C's already have a full roster, but wouldn't the addition of the Glove answer all our "veteran point guard" problems? Not only would he give Rondo some relief off the bench, but he would also teach Rondo a great deal about the game (Payton is a 17 year veteran). For his career, Payton has averaged 6.7 assists per game. He will be able to channel these skills through Rondo and show him how to dish the ball more effectively to one of the Big Three. He's got one other golden point about the value Payton could have to this Celtics line-up: The great thing about Payton is that he has played this role before. He has been on two separate teams with multiple superstars (Lakers: Kobe/Shaq, Heat: Wade/Shaq), so he knows how to get the stars the ball and get out of the ...