[Bulldog]

Guys,

I was reading about it.
Some say its just a rumor but...
Boston have definitely been searching for a real superstar since...
well since... Bird
Danny Ainge would definitely make this brilliant move.
Everyone knows Iverson wants out of Philly.
I know he carries some baggage and all but in my opinion we would definitely look good in Green!!
What do you guys think?

[Mudcat]

I'm not sure. I'm not as deep into the NBA as some other people around here but I get the impression that Iverson, while he does put up some good individual numbers, has a style that is not the greatest for team results.

The hockey comparison I have heard is to Pavel Bure. Very flashy but not much playoff success.

I guess it would depend what the Celtics had to give up.

[Bulldog]

He could take Manny's house!! jajaja
Its supposed to be for sale for a couple of years now.
Who knows they might even become friends...
wait, no... bad idea.

[bigboydan]

I saw that this morning, but AI in Boston just doesn't seem to fit, imho.

i think your right owned.

i think pierce and AI would be at war over who gets the ball at crunch time.

[Bulldog]

You guys think maybe Pierce is involved in the trade...
Ill take AI over Pierce any day of the week but Im not familiar with Pierces contract situation.
I still think they can play together.

[Illusion]

There's noway he would be traded to a division rival.

[not mofome]

this trade will never happen so lets stop talking about it.
boston?? friggin boston?? boston??

[Seattle Slew]

As a Celtics fan, I would hate this move. I don't like Iverson. Great talent but a major pain in the rear. This would blow up any good cap room Boston has. What they need is a couple of mid-level veterans. With Szerbiak and LaFrentz having huge contracts, I don't seee Iverson getting added.

Pierce is under contract for next season only. The season after that, he has the option for around $16 million to stay with Boston, then he's a free agent. He can become a free agent next spring, and since he'd likely get a similar deal, opting out of his contract wouldn't cost him money.

[bookie]

I can see that deal being made since Ainge wants to play fast and that's Iverson's game. I can't see it getting, made, though, without Pierce as the counter-player. Pierce is younger which makes it not a great basketball trade IMO, but if Boston thinks he might walk then I see the logic.

[ego74]

How much $$ under the cap is Boston?? If they don't have a lot of room, gonna be hard to make a deal happen

[Seattle Slew]

They have a little room only, but they'd have to unload either Szerbiak or Raef LaFrentz, who are each making around $12 million a year for the next 3 years. Iverson is making around $20 million a season.

If the Celtics could dump Szerbiak or LaFrentz, they might be able to make a deal.

I don't like Iverson, but if the salaries are basically a wash, I say go for it. Just don't touch Chris Webber for anything in the world.

How much $$ under the cap is Boston?? If they don't have a lot of room, gonna be hard to make a deal happen

[Seattle Slew]

If the Celtics have a lineup with Pierce, Iverson, Gomes, West and LaFrentz, that's not a bad lineup. Plus, maybe Marcus Williams in the draft tonight. They need a couple more veterans off the bench.