Celtics taking chance on Miles | Truth&Rumors

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When you're the reigning world champions, you can afford to take some chances. That's what the Celtics did by signing free agent forward Darius Miles yesterday. Miles, a 6-foot-9 forward, hasn't played in the NBA for two years due to microfracture surgery on his right knee. Terms of the deal were not announced. "Darius has been in twice for workouts with us and has impressed us with his progress, health and attitude," Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge said. "Darius will have the next couple of months to prove to myself and coach (Doc) Rivers that he can help us win." The signing has little monetary risk for the Celtics, given that Miles is already assured of making $18 million over the next two seasons from his guaranteed contract with Portland. According to reports, if Miles plays 10 games for the C's, the remaining $18 million of his six-year, $48 million salary goes back on Trail Blazers' books.

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August 23, 2008 09:19 AM ET

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No risk, all reward deal. Only a deal to go to training camp and the Celtics can't lose here. This is the type of deal that makes championships.

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August 23, 2008 10:21 AM ET

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I agree. Boston can't lose. If it doesn't work out, the Celtics have very little invested. If it does work, it costs the Trailblazers. i'm surprised noone else took a chance on him.

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August 23, 2008 10:34 AM ET

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this has virtually nothing to do with the celtics. It is a stategic manuever meant to f with the Blazers salary room. The Blazers are positioned to make a strong move. So much so that someone I know suggested they would win three championships in the next ten years. This is the kind of move that will ensure the Blazers don't three championships in the next 25 years.

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August 23, 2008 11:04 AM ET

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Miles has been a failure since he came out of high school.. he's a guy who's never showed it. jsut showed "potential" maybe gettini back into the game will make him work ..

Chicagojeff

Atlanta , GA

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August 23, 2008 11:09 AM ET

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Low risk for the potential reward. Has some baggage, but KG won't let him be a knucklehead on the Celtics.

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August 23, 2008 11:55 AM ET

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9 mil a yr won't affect the blazers cap room as much as people think, esp
with raef lafrentz's expiring contract

dead gringo

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August 23, 2008 12:14 PM ET

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he may show out after missing 2 years who knows but losing posey wont bring them a championship any time soon!

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August 23, 2008 12:14 PM ET

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well worth the risk.

Ironfinch

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August 23, 2008 12:17 PM ET

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Nothing to lose, might as well take him.
He's a great dunker, an good defender as well.

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August 23, 2008 12:48 PM ET

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good pickup for the celtics. i think he can contribute decently off the bench if he keeps his attitude in check and stays healthy.

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August 23, 2008 01:42 PM ET

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What exactly is Miles good at again? Defense and rebounding? I know he could never shoot.

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August 23, 2008 01:48 PM ET

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he will be a decent scorer and defender off the bench

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August 23, 2008 02:17 PM ET

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What exactly is Miles good at again? Defense and rebounding? I know he could never shoot.
notbychoice | 08/23/08, 01:42 PM
He's a really good dunker, and is great at getting to the foul line, and as a result sometimes explodes, like when he scored 47 points in a game. He can also rebound well and steal and block very well.