Today's Poll -- Poach a Celtic

I cant stand the Celtics or is it just that idiot yelling all game that sold his soul to Adidas

I’m not sold on Rondo, but I think he’s better than anyone we’ve got.

That being said, he may look better surrounded by that Big Three. I’d take him on the cheap, but not for a big-time contract.

This seems like a question some politician would ask!!

I’ve heard Paul Pierce is a class act. But there you have it. I’m not going any further. I feel this would cross the line of “Blazer Ethics.”

The human imagination is too close to reality that such a question like this may be reality some day, whether we all like it or not…. however, lets not forget how nice Danny Ainge was back in the day to give us the pick that would then be Brandon Roy, so maybe this question is something we should think about.

I rarely watch college hoops, but I did happen to notice Rondo in one game. I could not take my eyes off this guy, with his long arms, huge hands, and quick feet. I thought, “Oh my God, if only the Blazers had a point guard who could defend like this kid.”

During last year’s Celtic playoff run, I kept hearing how Rondo was a liability, and I thought, “Are you crazy?” This kid doesn’t have to be an offensive dynamo—look at all the other stuff he’s doing on the court. He’s EVERYWHERE!

Now, I love Steve Blake and think that in some ways he’s a better fit for the Blazers—especially the way he can shoot the three. But I do make an exception to my Celtic hatred when it comes to Rajon Rondo. Garnett, Allen, & Pierce get all the credit, but I think the kid with the funny-looking shot is certainly a key to their success.

If we’re making a push now and need a veteran presence, probably Pierce. He would fill in a hole at the SF position and bring a lot of experience to the table.

If we’re talking long term, probably Rondo. It’s hard to distinguish which talent is his and which is his three veteran teammates making him look better, but we need a solid long term look at the point and he’s shown potential as well as growth this year.

and for many years I wanted him on the Blazers. But now I think he’s too old for this team and he plays the same position as Roy and Rudy – both of whom I now like better. Garnett just irritates me in no positive way. Pierce is good, but I think Martell will be better soon. So that leaves Rondo and Big Baby. Okay, I’ll poach Rondo and leave Big Baby crying in his crib.

We don’t need no ugly guys.

I don’t know about Rondo either. I got nothing against him but I think he’s a bit like Shawn Marion with Steve Nash. His game has significantly benefited from the 2.5 superstars he plays with and don’t know if it will translate as well to another team. (I’m not hating on Rondo at all, I still think he’s good. I just don’t know how good.)

I want him. Sign him in Free Agency.

By all accounts, his teammates always love him, only the opponents hate him… I’m fine with that. He’s like LMA on steroids: Can shoot deep(er)… has more reliable, more effective post game… he’s a better rebounder… he’s a better defender. He doesn’t need the ball, and Roy can take the BIG shots. He could teach his tricks to LMA by abusing him in practice daily. Then, after 4 years and 4 rings, he retires and we go with LMA. The way I see it, Joel gets under people’s skin when they play against him, the same way Garnett does to players… cuz he’s a good defender down low. I don’t think they’d have trouble co-existing if it meant rings… even though they might get into dustups in practice now and again.

I understand that many think we need better PG play and hence voted for Rondo… but I think having a Rondo keeps the ball out of Roy’s hands too much. Roy needs the ball, and I want him to have it. Otherwise, Rondo would probably fit in here just like he has there.

In this hypothetical, I want rings. I vote KG.

…other than adding Webster. I truly believe that by the end of the season we will wonder why we ever thought a trade of any sport would make us better.

Poaching some other teams players means we’re admitting we needed help to get the job done.

I think we already HAVE all the pieces we need to get the job done, and we don’t need to resort to cheesy antics like nabbing some other team’s stars to get to the promised land. That would only reduce the specialness of the accomplishment.

I thought for a moment and decided that Rondo would be the best fit, give the most improvement at the positon over the Blazer incumbents, and is not yet thinking about how many more years he needs to get the full NBA pension. I feel better knowing the BE literati plurality seem to feel the same way.

Larry Bird off the bench…or on the bench!

He’s young, quick, talented and works hard. He’s also shown that he can be the catalyst that holds together a team with lots of weapons. Add championship experience and it is hard to think of many other guys who would be as valuable to us.

Only Tony Parker beats him out on my list of players I’d like to get (CPII needs to control things too much, but I suppose I wouldn’t say “no” to him either).

Rondo’s is almost exactly the PG we want – his shooting is just a lil off. I’d poach KG though. Then I’d trade LaMarcus for a good PG. LaMarcus is so freaking soft, the upgrade to Garnett would be gigantic. Imagine. A PF who rebounds and plays lights out d. We’d be savage.

Ray-tno, oo old, no need for a shooting guard
Pierce-no, I have lost all respect for him after the wheelchair incident at the finals

so, I guess Rondo

Honestly, we could use a vet to speed up our learning curve. He’s hungry. He’s a team player. He annoys people he plays against. He FAR better than his stats because he plays for the team.

A few years out of him would give us a couple of rings. A few years with him and Aldridge will learn a LOT.

That said, I’m not overly sold on actually doing that. However, to play the game and to say I would, it’d be for KG. No more potential. Any move I’d make would be for the gold now, not a continuation of the building process.

Leon Powe wasn’t on that list. He’d be an absolutely perfect backup 4 for us. Tough inside player, great feel around the rim, grabs a ridiculous amount of offensive boards. If not for Rondo being on their team, Leon Powe would’ve been my choice.

It’d be like three years ago, when LaMarcus was backing up ZBo and he’d come off the bench and that team would just run and dunk and get up and down. He’d be an upgrade over Frye, because Channing offers very little in the hustle department, while duplicating what the rest of the 2nd unit is all about (shooting). So I’d “poach” the hell out of Leon Powe. And then I’d let him grow with the rest of ’em.