Sunday, May 29, 2011

Boston Celtics Danny Ainge Should Make A Push For Carl Landry

If Glen Davis continues his foolish look on his role with the team, Ainge has a great option to replace him.This man is a reliable scorer and would probably rebound a lot better than Davis. This man would also make the bench scoring a lot more potent. The man I am referring to is one Carl Landry.
I will begin with my argument with I know the obvious drawbacks. The first is the obvious fact that Davis was wide enough to play center at times. Granted it was not the ideal situation, but it was still a nice option to have with a couple veteran centers. However, my solution is simple. Ainge needs to get an actual reliable body to man the center position that is actually a center. There are guys in the draft and free agents that could fill the 12 minutes at the center position that Davis played. The Celtics need both a better answer at center than Davis and more scoring off the bench. Landry fills the scoring off the bench.
I also understand the fact that Landry is a bit undersized for the power forward spot as well. He has a lengthy frame, but the width on his generously listed 6 ft 9inch frame is just not there. However, the man can do his job despite his size issues. The man has averaged double digits the last three seasons including a tremendous 17 points a game in 09-10. He has a solid jump shot, but his bread and butter is his inside scoring. The man has great instincts around the hoop to get the basket. He was playing so well at one point that the Rockets were able to get the Kings to part with the scoring dynamo that is Kevin Martin. This kind of scoring would look real good coming off the bench in place of KG at the power forward spot. I do not see the long scoring droughts with this man on the floor.
I know the funds are limited, but I do not think this is impossible to happen. There could be a mid level and biannual exceptions. The Celtics could also have the sign and trade with Davis should the Hornets want an undersized forward off the bench. Ainge would also need to do some convincing that Boston would be a great place for Landry to not only chase a ring, but flourish off their bench. Ainge has pulled off bigger miracles (KG coming ring a bell for anyone?). I am hoping Ainge at least looks explores this avenue. Remember Go Green Or Go Home!!!!!!!

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