"Celtics forward Paul Pierce will turn 32 Oct. 13, and there hasn’t been a drop in his game, as he can still score at will. But to ensure Pierce will be able to play at a top level for as long as possible, the Celtics are expected to slice his minutes some next season. And even as competitive as the captain is, he’s not going to fight it. “If my minutes go down, I don’t really mind. It’s all about winning at the end of the day,’’ Pierce said (Boston.com)."
In theory this is a great idea. As the Big 3 get another year older there is going to be a need to cut their minutes so that they can stay fresh over the long and grueling season, yet I still don't know if they CAN do this. There is really no backup for Pierce. Bill Walker, J.R. Giddens and maybe Tony Allen are the only guys on the roster that could fill in for him. Allen is a waste, and really just doesn't have it, while Giddens/Walker are wild cards. Giddens/Walker might have the talent, but that is putting a lot of pressure on guys who really haven't logged in the NBA minutes. In the end, if the Celtics want to get this done they are going to have to go out and get some kind of veteran presence. There have been rumors of Jerry Stackhouse joining the team. I personally would love that move. He is old, but he might be able to buy the Celtics sometime to find out if Giddens/Walker are the real deal or not. Anyways, just something to keep an eye on during the season....
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