Darius Miles likely to be released by Celtics?

by WarEaglePDX on Oct 18, 2008 4:03 AM PDT

Found this little clipping at the end of this article about the Celtics roster. Check out the very last paragraph. It looks like Darius Miles is going to be released quite soon. He still has a chance to being signed by another team but that seems doubtful.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20081018/NEWS/

Hoopsworld is reporting something similar, saying "The end is near for Miles":

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=10284

Maybe Darius can go play in Europe? Wouldn't that be best for all parties?

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This is kinda like finding out that you're chick's not pregnate,

only to find out that she’s leaving you for it…..

GOOD LUCK Darius Miles, and GOOD BYE.

The faith (and I'm a guy) perverts. :)

by faith on Oct 18, 2008 6:14 AM PDT reply actions

SNAP

(and quite a funny analogy)

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons

by johnv59 on Oct 18, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions

yowwwzers

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 18, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

The Writings on the Wall

I took a few minutes last week to read the blog for Boston, and it became clear that Darius was not likely to stay. The only scenerio the writers could come up with was if Boston decided to advance Cassell to the coaching staff, which would give them the 15th spot for Darius. No one thought Darius would be kept and anyone else cut. Other than getting garbage minutes in pre-season, Darius has been riding an exercise bike on the sidelines trying to rehab his knee. An interview with Darius also quoted him as admitting that he cannot jump as well as he used to, and that if he makes the team – it’s going to have to be for his defense. He also commented on the fact that he wanted to come back last December with the Blazers – implying they weren’t interested. Of course, the writer was too kind to ask the obvious questions which was: “Darius, if you’re not in shape now to play, how could you have been in shape 9 months ago to play?”

There are many reasons Rivers isn’t likely to keep him, but perhaps the real one is nothing other than the fact that Darius has a history of injuries. Not only did he not play the last two years, but in the three years prior, he was out some 40 games in two of those seasons, and 20 in the other.

Darius problem, as such, isn’t just the most recent injury, it’s the fact that it’s an accumulation of injuries.

It’s not just the fact that the Celtics know he’s not ready to make a contribution, it’s equally the fact that there are few people left in the league, given his history, that think he can every again put in one full season. As such, for most, the issue is not if he’ll get injured again, it’s only when. And at that point, you then ask yourself why you’d keep a player who admits his skills have diminished due to injury, and who hasn’t, in 5 years, been able to stay on the floor.

by Eben Calder on Oct 18, 2008 7:02 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Million Dollar Jumper

Five-cent head.

It’s unfortunate, really. If Miles had possessed the attitude, BBIQ and drive (basketball and otherwise) of Roy or Frye, he could have had his jersey hanging in the rafters someday. As it stands, he’ll be a subnote in a brief, unpleasant period in Blazers history.

Maybe he’ll be able to redeem himself in Europe – I really bear no ill-will towards the guy. It’s just another object lesson on why anointing high school kids as the Next Big Thing™ has a low success rate.

by DonkeyShins on Oct 18, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions

He had DNP coach's decision against NY

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by jscot on Oct 18, 2008 7:53 AM PDT reply actions

That's music to my ears

and that was a really lame pun.

if anyone got that…wow. I salute you.

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 18, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I couldn't get the link

but maybe this is the same article:

http://www.telegram.com/article/20081018/NEWS/810180452/1009/SPORTS

Europe sounds like a good option – I’m impressed that Darius still wants to play when he could collect the checks either way.

by bbfred on Oct 18, 2008 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

That is a good idea.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Oct 19, 2008 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Here's what the article said

The End Is Near For Miles: As the Boston Celtics consider their roster cuts, it looks like Darius Miles and his non-guaranteed deal could be the causality. Miles scored one point last night in nine minutes against the Nets, two points in 13 minutes against the Cavaliers, and no points in 9 minutes against the Rockets. Darius has yet to really carve out or prove he will be helpful to the C’s, and given his contract status his comeback may be over next week when teams start making cuts. If Darius plays more than 10 regular season NBA games, his insurance claim and the remaining value of his contract with the Blazers goes back on the Blazers books, putting Portland on the hook for $18 million. Miles was signed to a non-guaranteed deal by Boston worth roughly $998,000.

by billyjoejack on Oct 19, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Once again I just have to say

that to me this still doesnt matter if he plays again or not.

The true genius move was that we got him off the team and with a chance that we will not have to pay him or deal with his salary cap.

The biggest thing is that we got him off the team.

The season cannot get here soon enough.

by SpyderRyder on Oct 18, 2008 10:23 AM PDT reply actions

Ditto

I have to admit I was surprised DM got as much “run” as he did with the Celts this month. I guess he got a chance to make a “comeback” in the NBA, if nothing else.

But he will never be back in Portland’s locker-room or PC, that’s worth a “boo-yah” from Blazer fans

(except for perhaps the PDX night-club owners…who will be missing out on his "business")

by two4larue on Oct 18, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I'm pouring a 40 of Old E

on the ground for all the working ladies out there as well.

The season cannot get here soon enough.

by SpyderRyder on Oct 18, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

dang

and I was looking forward to seeing darius go down in a heap of pain holding his knee, with towel guy mopping up his tears…

by contemnor on Oct 18, 2008 10:52 AM PDT reply actions

Dude

That’s not cool. No matter who the player is.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Oct 18, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

/agree with Damir

We had a rough go of things with Darius, but let’s try to end it on a classy note. I think the Europe option is the best. Like someone else said: he’s getting checks one way or the other. It’s valiant that he’s at least trying to earn them.

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by rmcdougall on Oct 18, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions

ok

maybe that was a bit harsh, how does this sound, i’m glad he totally blew his chance at a comeback so that I will be spared from having to laugh at anothers misfortune when he would eventually go down…

when I was a kid and we played games like ‘who can jump out of the tree from the highest point’ my dad was fond of saying ’you’re having fun now, but when you’re crying i’m going to be the one with the smile.’

Darius knows the stakes, and he left it on behalf of another person who appears to have left the decision up to his total ineptitude. If he goes down, i’m going to laugh, i’m going to say I told you so, and I’m probably going to injure myself in the process… like father like son…

by contemnor on Oct 18, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Hope it's OK that I don't get it

I didn’t have a dad, but I can’t imagine telling my son that his tears would ever make me smile. I understand the “burned hand learns best” approach. But that doesn’t mean you want to cheer on the misfortune.

quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur

by dvcastle on Oct 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions

its alright

and I suppose the darwin awards aren’t funny either.

by contemnor on Oct 18, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Eh, they aren't bad.

When something has already passed, you can kind of look back on it with some sense of black humor. Wishing for it to happen, though, is pure douchebaggery.

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by rockingharder on Oct 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I saw "dou"...something something....and then something that started with a "b"

I was thinking double cheeseburger

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 18, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I Can Has Cheezburger?

I’m thinking Quincy Doubie.
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by QualityPie on Oct 19, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm willing to bet

that SOMEBODY picks him up if and when the Celtics decide to cut him. Quite frankly, this is a tough business, and I think there is atleast ONE general manager out there that would be willing to sign him to two 10 day contracts and throw him some garbage minutes. Why? Business.

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by Arby on Oct 18, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions

Ten games (20 including the suspension) is longer than two 10 day contracts

Still, I agree that some team will pick him up. I watched two of Boston’s pre-season games, and if money wasn’t an issue I would say he is behind Walker for the backup SF spot who is just way more athletic despite an earlier injury, yet ahead of Scalabrine, Pruitt, and Giddens (and even Cassell who doesn’t play at all, but they will keep him for later in the year). He doesn’t score a lot and opposing teams leave him standing wide open on the wing since he can’t hit the three and doesn’t drive a lot, but he does a lot of things on defense to alter shots. He has a role on the Celtics or at least in the league as a 3/4 who costs a team just the minimum since the Blazers are on the hook for his salary. Will his knee hold a full season? Nobody knows.

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by Norsktroll on Oct 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm quite glad

that he’s been with the Celtics, actually. It’s meant he has spent all preseason not trying out for a time on which he had a chance.

By now, most teams are pretty well set in their plans. Is Darius going to be enough of an upgrade over their rotation players to justify changing things at this late date, and only for a guy who has to sit out his first ten games? Probably not.

by jscot on Oct 19, 2008 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions

War Eagle -

From everything I’ve heard, the best thing for Darius would be for him to not risk any further physical damage and stay retired from professional basketball. For his sake and the sake of his family, I hope this is the route he takes.

by Storyteller on Oct 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions

Assumption

I was assuming he feels that his knee is healthy enough to play to some extent. I would think that for him to pass a team’s physical exam, his knee would have to have some amount of function and health left, but I like everyone else has heard KP’s statements about the the horrible condition of Miles’ knee. My europe suggestion is mostly based on giving Darius the benefit of the doubt and assumes:

1. He has been given responsible medical clearance to play professional basketball.
2. He actually has a love for the game and playing ball, not just the NBA lifestyle.

I also suggested European basketball because they play games much less frequently and its been said that is a far less physical style of play.

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by WarEaglePDX on Oct 18, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Europe may be better.

Europe may be a better fit for him. Change of scenery could benefit here. And I do agree, if he had applied himself he could have been a big star. Maybe even for us. Unfortunately he didn’t though. We’ll see how things turn out in Europe or elsewhere.

by CanadianBlazerfan on Oct 18, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

Change of scenery can't help D-Miles

because where ever he goes, there he is. He has to change as a person, then nearly any scenery will work out for him.

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 18, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Other side of that coin

No matter where you go there you are,for all of his $’s I woudnt trade my life for his,I like my life.

by southern oregon on Oct 18, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Exactly

I’ll take a “boring” and “quiet” life over one with cash, money, and those things used in the garden.

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 18, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions

mmmm.....

I could do alot better things with darius’s money than he is. so ….I guess I’d take his cash and revitalize my life ….. if that’s an option…

I wouldn’t trade my past for his money, but I’d sure as heck take his cash and do some good with it.

The faith (and I'm a guy) perverts. :)

by faith on Oct 19, 2008 4:56 AM PDT up reply actions

FACT:

The saying, “”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiwbZfxIp0M" target="new">Wherever you go, there you are" is paraphrased from a quote by Buckaroo Banzai,
(played by Peter Weller of Robocop and Naked Lunch "fame")
from The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Beyond the Fifth Dimension.

I dare any one to find an instance of this phrase predating this 1984 movie.

"Mister Oden is a very, very big human being." - Jerryd Bayless

by QualityPie on Oct 19, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Whoa - let's try that again.

The saying, "Wherever you go, there you are" is paraphrased from a quote by Buckaroo Banzai,
(played by Peter Weller of Robocop and Naked Lunch "fame")
from The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Beyond the Fifth Dimension.

I dare any one to find an instance of this phrase predating this 1984 movie.

"Mister Oden is a very, very big human being." - Jerryd Bayless

by QualityPie on Oct 19, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions

“So, the cross is always ready and waits for you everywhere. You cannot escape it no matter where you run, for wherever you go you are burdened with yourself. Wherever you go, there you are.” —Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ, ca. A.D. 1440

He who laughs last thinks slowest.

by prezofdeath on Oct 20, 2008 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Which, by the way, that is simply one interpretation.

The book was written in Latin, and that’s one interpretation of it and likely where the phrase originated. Here’s a clip from an older english translation of the book: