LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog: Fiddlin and Diddlin on 6/11

In the Herald, Steve Bulpett tells us that there are no more excuses for the Celtics this season. We can no longer use the youth excuse as most of our young players are entering their 3rd, 4th, or 5th seasons. Doc sounds ready to make more excuses to cover himself.

“No. I don’t think you can just say we’re ready,” he said. “I’m realistic. If our guys are ready to win, we’ll win. If they’re not and they need another year, then we need another year. There’s no years on it. That’s such idiotic stuff. You just don’t know when it’s going to come together, or if it’s going to come together.”

If a player has the requisite talent and aptitude to learn, then exactly whose fault is it if he doesn’t perform to his capabilities?

“I don’t know,” said Rivers. “I don’t think it’s necessarily on the coach. I think it’s on both of us, but I don’t think you can say, ‘Now this year I’ve got to get them to do this.’ That’s just idiotic thinking.”

Am I imagining things or did Doc just call all the fans who expect him to do a better job of coaching this young and talented team idiots? Jeff over on Celtics Blog thinks he did. We saw several of our young players step up last season when the injuries to our veterans gave them playing time. Shouldn't that indicate that the team is ready to take the next step? not according to Doc.

“What did we accomplish?” countered Rivers. “We accomplished a bunch of individual guys doing things.”

If players are accomplishing individual things but the team isn't coming together, it sounds like the coach isn't doing his job.

Also on Celtics Blog, Jeff asks whether Sean Marion makes sense for the Celtics. If you missed last night's CelticsStuff Live, you need to listen to it. Steve Bulpett was an incredible guest. It was one of the best shows yet. Steve said that he expects the Celtics to take Jeff Green if they keep the pick and Celtics 24/7 profiles him today.

The Denver Post catches up with Scott Wedman from the Celtics' last championship team. Hoopsworld covers some of the draft rumors that are circulating.

NBA.com announces a new show that will air on NBA-TV called Red and Me. Bill Russell will share his memories of Red Auerbach and their relationship. Should be a good one. The show will air tomorrow, Tuesday June 12, at 7:00 pm on NBA TV.

Celtics 17 has a very good article on the pros and cons of the running game. In spite of hearing year after year that the Celtics will run this season, we see them lapse back into a half court game. With Rondo as our point guard, we have a real chance to be a running team. I would love to see some kind of balance between a running team and a defensive team. Defense is the key to the playoffs and I don't want us to play a running game at the expense of developing a defensive mindset.

The Lowell Sun discusses the draft and the fun one can have watching it unfold. I would enjoy it much more if I didn't have to worry so much about Danny trading our pick for a used up veteran or 3rd string point guard.

In spite of reports to the contrary, AZ Central says that the rumors of Marion to the Celtics didn't start with Phoenix. They also say the Danny has been enamored with Marion since he was with the Suns.

The Chicago Tribune reports that the Bulls also like Marion along with the fact that Boston is the team considered most to trade out of the lottery. There is also a Golden State trade scenario.

Draft Express has reports from Day 1 and Day 2 of the Eurocamp.

17 days until the draft. More and more trade rumors pop up every day. Brandon Wright and Noah are coming in to Boston to work out today. According to Steve Bulpett, Noah isn't being considered with the 5th pick but could be an option if they trade down.

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