The Celtics front office recently inquired about acquiring two elder statesmen of the game in Dikembe Mutombo and Reggie Miller. While neither have currently accepted the offer it is very apparent that the only serviceable additions to the Celtics could be veterans close to or into retirement. With that being said the biggest need for the squad is a point guard, as Rajon Rondo is not going to be the answer this season. So SimonOnSports is doing the dirty work for the Celtics and searched around the globe for two retired point guards who could fill in the much needed void at point guard during the 07-08 season. And the conclusion is right there in the Garden. The Celtics next point guard will be...either Danny Ainge or Doc Rivers. They're right there, they are retired and old, barely older than Mutombo but they fit the bill to a tee.
So who to choose, we can't take both. If Danny was playing games everyday than he wouldn't be out their trying to trade away the entire roster and every Celtic draft choice for the next decade for one player. But if Doc was playing then he wouldn't be drawing up the plays, then again after viewing his coaching skills could he truly be trusted to run the plays? This remains in doubt.
Let's take a look at the tale of the tape:
Height: Both are 6 foot 4 but Danny is white so advantage Doc.Retirement: Doc Retired in 1996 while Danny retired in 1995, however Doc really sucked in his final year so advantage Danny.
Coachability: Danny might not get along with the current Celtics coach however, Doc wouldn't be able to understand plays ordered down by Doc so advantage Danny.
Point Guard Skills: Doc liked to pass, Danny liked to shoot so will give the edge to Doc.
Meld With the Pros: The next hip hop beat Danny hears will probably be the first so advantage Doc.
There you have it folks, on that wonderful criteria the next point guard of the Celtics should be Doc Rivers. Although I heard Cousy is still available.
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