LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog: Fiddlin' and Diddlin'

Herald Jennings hopes to be affiliated with the Celtics
FL's Take: It would be nice for the Celtics to have their own D-League team similar to the Jazz having the Flash. They could have more hands on control of their players there. They also wouldn't have to travel quite as far to observe players there. Lots of benefits to this.
Kidd deals blow to New Jersey
Dunk by Green, assist by West
FL's Take: I am glad that Gerald is defending his title although if he doesn't win, it could be another big blow to a kid who is already down. Dwight Howard may be the favorite here, especially with fans being able to vote on the dunks. Gerald doesn't have near the fan base that Howard has. As for Delonte, I wouldn't mind having him on the Celtics again. We could do a lot worse than have him as a back up PG.
Globe Bumps didn't derail Celtics
MetroWest Daily Allen's ankles having an effect
FL's Take: We all knew there was something wrong with Ray as he just wasn't shooting like he was capable of. Hopefully with this 4 day rest plus the All Star break rest, he will come back strong and his shooting will make a huge difference for the Celtics if he is shooting well.
CelticsBlog CelticsStuff Live on TV
FL's Take: Good stuff. Nice to put faces to the voices.
A happy Kobe is a scary Kobe
LOY's Place Rough schedule ahead
ESPN Lakers might again be NBA's brightest light
FL's Take: People have been very quick to anoint the Lakers as the favorites and it does seem as though they have made a huge leap. But, Gasol has not been known to play defense and he has also been plagued with injuries. In the playoffs, defense is King and the Lakers haven't made defense a priority like the Celtics have. Also, Kobe, Gasol and Odom are going to have to mesh their games and in the past, Kobe hasn't been all that willing to sacrifice his game for others. Only time will tell if this team makes it to the top.
Miami Herald Ricky D doesn't want to leave Miami
FL's Take: With Ricky's reported love of the night life, it is no wonder that he wants to stay in Miami. I still like Ricky and hope he can find a home somewhere and finish his career on a strong note.
One on one with Paul Pierce
Daily Breeze Resurgence of Lakers, Celtics is what NBA needs
Worcester Telegram Boston Dallas showdown II
SI.com Bill Russell joins in Jackie Robinson celebration at Fenway Park
Bleacher Report Lakers better be good
Hoopsworld Kupchak Exec of the Year?
Gasol, Lakers has a ring to it
Denver Post Nuggets interested in Cassell
FanHouse LA has a brighter future than Boston
Red's Army Ain't gonna happen
RealGM Frontloading the C's past the Garnett era
FL's Take: The Celtics do need to think of the future along with playing for the present. They need look no further than the Heat to see how quickly a team can fade.
Commercial Appeal Gasol for what?
Shamrock Headband Getting over Gasol
Lex Nihil Novi Is Powe being showcased?
FL's Take: I really hope that they aren't showcasing him. Powe brings toughness, rebounding and inside play and the Celtics really need that. He always makes a difference when he gets into the game. He may be undersized, but his huge wingspan allows him to play taller players, similar to Clifford Ray in his playing days. He not only has the skills, but is a great kid as well. I had forgotten about that quote from Doc and I hope he follows through and keeps Leon around. The Celtics will regret letting him get away if they do trade him. Personally, I don't think they are showcasing him as much as just finally realizing that he can play and help the team.
Walton approaching perfection for the '86 C's
Patriot Ledger Home grown: C's absent from world party

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