In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at the progress of Darius Miles, the Tim Donaghy referee scandal supposedly coming to a close, what the Celtics will do if Kendrick Perkins has to sit down with an injury, and Ray Allen’s battle against his son’s rare illness.

1. The Celtics officially have held their Media Day, which is an indication that the new season is upon us. New addition Darius Miles is impressing so far in training camp.

• This is a great sign for a no-lose signing. I think Miles could do a lot for this team as a 6th, 7th, or 8th man off the bench. He could fill in valuable minutes for the forwards, if healthy.
• For the moment, the former “Baby KG” says his knees (which have kept him out of 2 straight seasons) are doing just fine, according to the Boston Globe’s Marc J. Spears:

“This is my first training camp in, like, three years. I haven’t played in training camp in so long. I felt good. I tried to stay loose. I’m trying to learn plays real quick. Trying to get things down pat.”

His knees, said Miles, “were no problem. No problem at all. Same ol’ same ol’.” Continue reading Celtics Hold Practice, Focus Set to 2008-09 »

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll take a look at whether being on the cover of NBA 2K9 (like Kevin Garnett is this year) is a blessing or a curse. I’ll run down four players who have appeared on the cover in the past.

Not the Madden Curse, But the NBA 2K9 Blessing

Don’t follow? Well in case you haven’t heard, Kevin Garnett has been placed on the cover of the new NBA video game, NBA 2K9. Is it a blessing or a curse? Well, the Madden Curse (NFL) relates to the bad luck that seems to inflict each man who appears on the cover. This is untrue, however, for the NBA 2K series. We should be (I am) glad to see KG on the cover. Why? Continue reading The NBA 2K9 Blessing »

His country deep in an epic economic crisis (though his administration’s plan to stimulate the economy has led to two straight big days on Wall Street), President Bush still found enough time to welcome the NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House.

“It’s amazing how sports works, isn’t it?” Bush said. “At the beginning of the season, few would have predicted how it would have ended . . . The two-decade championship drought was pretty likely to continue. At least that’s what the experts said. There’s a lot of experts in life these days. You probably hadn’t noticed.” Continue reading Celtics Meet with President Bush »

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll give four reasons (four points) why Sam Cassell will be a good future coach in the NBA. I’ll also make reference to Josh Howard’s stupid remarks about the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Sam Cassell will be a good NBA coach.

Here’s four reasons why:
1. Sam Cassell was an NBA point guard.

• This matters more than you think. The point guard has to be the most aware and intelligent on the floor. He has to call the play, then run the offense. Point guards are usually tailor-made NBA coaches.
• One NBA coach that you all may know used to be a point guard in the NBA….He’s currently coaching the now-defending NBA Champions…(OK if you don’t know this, you’ve been in a coma)… Continue reading Why Sam Cassell Can Be a Good Coach »

There was a lot of speculation as to whether Danny Ainge would have his job much longer as the general manager of the Celtics after the terrible results of the 06-07 season. Nothing had seemed to be going right at all in Ainge’s career as GM. None of the draft picks or players acquired in trades really amounted to much, with the exception of Al Jefferson. Doubt surrounded the general manager until last summer when he managed to pull off the signings of all-stars Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. Continue reading Celtics GM Review: Danny Ainge »

According to Sam Cassell, he’s rejoining the Celtics for the 2008-09 season as a backup point guard, and it will be his last season as a player in the NBA. He apparently will then become an assistant coach to Doc Rivers the following season.

Cassell told the Baltimore Sun on Wednesday that he plans to officially sign the contract next week. Continue reading Sam Cassell to Return to Celtics? »