Will The Glove Fit? Gary Payton Wants to Join the Celtics

If Payton came tot he Celtics he would play for the veteran minimum. I think he would be could to have as a mentor for the Celtics young point guard adn he would be good for about 10 minutes a game. He's a veteran and his physical shortcomings would be made up for by his basketball smarts, at least I would hope so.

I agree gary payton should be mostly a mentor. He won't make much of a diffrence on the basketball court himself. With the way bostons playing I don't think they need him.

Well, as of this writing, the Los Angeles Clippers have already bought out Sam Cassell's contract and he's just waiting to clear the waivers. The Boston Celtics are pursuing him and maybe whatever role Gary Payton was speculated to have with the team may be given to Cassell instead. I'm not sure how this will play out but it sure will be interesting to see. It's highly unlikely that Cassell will overtake Rajon Rondo for the starting gig at point guard, and I don't think he'll fit in well with the Celtics' speed. Cassell has slowed down big time over the years and may either be the weak link for the Celtics this season or a valuable contributor off the bench. Remember, this is a guy who has one of the most dangerous mid-range jump shots in the game and that skill may just come in handy in clutch situations.