The Celtics are going into the offseason looking for size and depth at the big man department.
Apparently, they're looking in a very strange place to try and fill that void.
According to The Regina Leader-Post in Saskatchewan—yes, Saskatchewan—the Celtics are taking a look at a guy named Matt O'Donnell, a 6-10, 340-pound offensive lineman who was selected in the second round of the Canadian Football League draft.
It's believed that O'Donnell has not signed because there has been some interest in the Canadian offensive tackle by the NBA's Boston Celtics. O'Donnell, who is listed at 340 pounds, hasn't played basketball since high school. O'Donnell and Hardaway could not be reached for comment Monday.
Taman had heard about the possible interest in O'Donnell by the Celtics, but that was the extent of it.
"The crux of the matter is we start rookie camp on Wednesday and (O'Donnell) may be the only draft pick (of five in the 2011 CFL draft by the Riders) we don't have in camp at that point,'' Taman said.
(H/T to ESPN Boston)
This can't be a true story, can it? I mean, are the Celtics THAT desperate for a big guy? They're going to Canada to look at bigs for a cheap price? This is kind of like the reverse of Antonio Gates, who only played basketball in college before signing with the San Diego Chargers. Maybe the Celtics are looking for history to repeat itself, except the other way around this time.
I just find it hard to believe that the Celtics would be seriously considering this. I'm sure O'Donnell is a fine young man, but this is the last chance at a title for this group as it is constructed. Are the Celtics really going to go into this final campaign with a big man collection of Jermaine O'Neal, Nenad Krstic and a Canadian offensive tackle that hasn't played hoops in four years? It doesn't exactly sound like a recipe to success.
This can't be anything more than the Celtics kicking the tires on this guy. At least, that's what I'm hoping.
remember stephen neal of the patriots? never played football either - came out of wrestling... if the kid is an athlete, give his a chance 1st - then you can laugh if it doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteAgreed...anything is better than an elderly Shaq or an overpaid, overhyped under performer. Let the big white boy run with it!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlen Davis replacement?
ReplyDeleteWow im so impressed with Danny, you can say some bad things about him, but true basketball fans have to see the genius in this possible move!
ReplyDeleteThis kid played basketball in a high school near where i live in Tampa Bay florida, he is a big kid about 7 feet now, but here is where the genius comes in, He is a sharpshooter, that's right 7 foot sharpshooter. he was considered the best 3 point shooter in Florida not too long ago. Can you say Okur!!!
Danny played baseball for Toronto.. that didn't work out too bad either!
ReplyDeleteTrue, but Danny was also a superstar basketball player at BYU at the same time. There's the big difference. There was a proven track record in both sports for him. This guy? Nobody knows.
ReplyDeleteBoston fans are idiots. You guys remember Michael Smith from BYU?
ReplyDeleteOMG here we go again, Danny blows it with the trade...NOW THIS????? unbelievable....
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to just sit quitely and have another beer........:(
Some fans are completly idiots. Danny didn't blow anything with the trade. In fact he got value for a player that is not as good as people think. KP average 4points and 3 boards throughout the playoffs. We got a decent player who we can get some value back if he doesn't work and also a valuable first rounder. Now if you think we were better off by paying KP 8mil a year my friend, that is bad business.
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