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Good 1st opening argument right

Agrippa love the "SILVER HAWKS". ha

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Someone remembers them? Nice.

Miles is a malcontent and won't help the Celtics so much as he will hurt them. I don't know if KG and Pierce will be able to keep him in check. THis is Miles's last chance, so he better make the best of it and not sluff off like he did in POR after getting that sweetheart of a contract.

Miles most likely knows that he messed up. But with guys like KG, Ray Allen, etc. the veterans can probably get him inc heck, and show him a thing or too, as well. If playing on a championship team with potential Hall of Famers doesn't help him, nothing well. It's worth the risk in my opinion.

But it my opinion, it's also too early to vote. So I'll wait for more arguments.

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Thanks 0x NBA/NFL Champion. I guess Skybill40 thought this was a opinion poll.

Does nobody remember that this guy was 14 and 5 before the injury?

With KG, Paul Pierce, and Ray Ray to whip him into shape, this should turn out to be a good signing. They have nothing to lose.

Exactly what SportsGuy said. The Celtics are the most storied franchise in the NBA, and they're coming off of a TITLE. They're not gonna put up with him long. He has an attitude? He's gone.

And they are a championship team, so it's not like they're gonna be counting on him for much.

Whatever, Agrippa. Are you upset I didn't vote for you? Do you not realize that I can change my vote, too?

I voted and that's that. YOu haven't made me a believer that Miles will be able to play at the level (or whatever that was he did before) worthy of a new contract with the new NBA champ. For that matter, I wouldn't be willing to take a flyer on a person who had an injury to his knee that was deemed career ending by medical professionals. It's simply not worth the risk when there are better players around.

Can't be with you on this one Odenator. With Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce hammering him along with Doc Rivers being the player's coach that he is, Darius will be fine.

Plus it's a pretty low risk move here. The second he acts up he's gone.

All those who thinks Boston can cut Miles the moment he acts up (and he will...), you need to know that if Miles makes the regular season roster, his NBA minimum salary will count against the Celtics. It's not that simple folks.

Remember, this TD is based on the assumption that Miles makes the roster on opening night. Not just training camp or pre-season.

True but the NBA minimum is like peanuts to the rest of the league. They can fill that slot with 10 day contracts or something or snatch someone from the D-League and pay the extra in luxury tax.

If he was making Stephon's money would I see that part of the argument.

Miles is 6-9 and still just 26. Amare Stoudemire came back from it. I know they're pretty different, but Amare's killing down low now. So why can't Miles come back, either?

The reward outweighs the risk, in my opinion. If he's alright, they can get a good bench player. If not, they have to pay a minimum salary, which isn't a big hit to them. And it's not like he's gonna kill the chemistry. Boston had a bunch of veterans who aren't gonna let him ruin the team chemistry.

"Amare Stoudemire came back from it. I know they're pretty different, but Amare's killing down low now. So why can't Miles come back, either?"

The difference? Career ending. Stoudemire's was not tabbed as being that severe. Maybe Miles will prove all the doubters wrong.. then again, I doubt it.

"Whatever, Agrippa. Are you upset I didn't vote for you? Do you not realize that I can change my vote, too? "

Negative my good sir. I could careless how and where you vote. I merely made an observation. I respect your right to choose. I am pro choice. Whats so compelling about his argument though.

The point I find most compelling is the fact that his injury was deemed career ending and he could re-injure his knee at any moment and thus wouldn't make any solid contribution to the Celtics. Not to mention the fact he's a malcontent and will remain so despite the influence of his teammates. He has shown poor decision making throughout his career and can't shake his drug habit (the impending suspension says enough).

I'm not down on giving someone a chance to prove themselves, but I can't say that this is one of those times. All of the more trivial things aside, the injury speaks enough for me. Who knows. Maybe he'll prove us all who doubt him as wrong. I suppose that remains to be seen.

Very true. However any player on the court is open to injury. He has been working out for multiple teams and seems to be holding up. Its a risk but I dont see where its a mistake to sign a lottery player who may offer a huge upside

Better arguments right plus i hate it when people needlessly insult people in their arguments. If you wanna fight at least do it in the comments section lol.

If Miles was signed to a 5 year 30 Mil deal than yah its a bad signing. But there really sint anything to lose in a a non-guaranteed contract.

I agree that anyone who steps on the court risks career ending injury. For that matter, stepping out of your door or rolling out of your bed could potentially be hazardous as well.

While I do understand that his workouts have gone well, I still don't see the risk vs. reward ending up more favorable in the latter. The same can be said for whoever ends up signing Shawn Livingston (if ever). Now, I know that Miles''s injury is not as severe as Livingston's. it's still a nasty one and wouldn't wish it upon anyone.

I fancy myself as a good armchair GM and in most cases and usually have others see my side; obviously, this is not to be between the two of us. No worries. This is not the first time both you and I have had a disagreement and will certainly not be the last. Such is life on Fannation. :)

Then we shall leave it at that. Again Odenator not trying to come off as a di**. Just typing what comes to mind