NBA Rumor: Delonte West Back To Boston
This may seem like nothing, but it could mean everything. According to a brief report in the Boston Herald, Delonte West was apartment hunting in Waltham, Mass., this week. And for those of you that don’t know, Waltham is where the Celtics’ practice facility is located. Despite the depth at the guard position with Nate Robinson, Marquis Daniels, Von Wafer and rookie Avery Bradley behind Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen – as well as Oliver Lafayette and Tony Gaffney who were on the playoff roster last season – there have been murmurs about West’s return ever since he was waived by the Timberwolves.
On August 20th, West was suspended by the NBA without pay for ten games for pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun, in violation of the law of the State of Maryland. If he was to sign with Boston, his suspension would begin with the first game of the NBA regular season for which he is eligible and physically able to play.
What do you think? Should the Celtics take a chance on West?
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September 1st, 2010 at 10:36 am
Kermit The Washington says:
Hide your girlfriends, hide your fiancees, AND HIDE YOUR MOM ’cause he hookin’ up with EVERYBODY out there
September 1st, 2010 at 10:40 am
Roc1980 says:
Why not?!? Of all of the supposed depth at guard, he’s a better defender than Nate, a better offensive player than Daniels, he brings more ‘on court’ consistency than Wafer… Bradley is a rookie (unknown element)… Oliver Lafayette and Tony Gaffney??? C’mon, why were they even mentioned?!?
September 1st, 2010 at 10:57 am
Kent (Glidehoyas) says:
Should be a great move as long as Delonte keeps his head…I remember Delonte when he played for my son’s AAU coach Sky’s The Limit 17′s Sam Harris, teammate of Eddie Basden who had a stint with the Bulls and played college ball at UNC Charlotte…West is really a good person, I’ve watched him grow up for years and he’s always be very humble. I know a few things got in the way as he reached the NBA, but I hope he fits in well with the Celtics, he could def add some flava…
September 1st, 2010 at 11:19 am
George W Kush Sr says:
Why not? Imagine the Heat and C’s meet in the ECF, that’d be fucked up
September 1st, 2010 at 11:43 am
sh!tfaced says:
Imagine if the Lakers and C’s meet in the finals, that’d be fucked up too.
With Shaq and Delonte, Boston might be building the ultimate psyche out team…
September 1st, 2010 at 12:17 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Good pickup for Boston if they do it..
Seriously.. i dont see Miami makin it past Boston for some reason.. they showed A LOT of heart this past playoff run.. and if anything trumps talent its heart..
September 1st, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Stac says:
I think West would be an absolute asset to the Celtics! He has a lot of talent, and he really proved that with the Cavaliers. I think he would serve the Celtics team very well in a number of capacities, so I, for one, am very excited by this prospect.
September 1st, 2010 at 1:42 pm
dagwaller says:
I always liked Delonte as a player (sleeper fantasy pick 3 or 4 years ago), and Dime is always saying how nice he is.
Can’t speak to his off court activities, though. Unless you’re a star, it seems as though your off court shiz is starting to actually matter to teams. Stars in their primes, anyway.
September 1st, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Claw says:
I’d like to see Miami and Boston in the East Finals, Delonte can finally see his son and bang his mom at halftime-good family bonding time.
September 1st, 2010 at 2:06 pm
control says:
I could see Shaq and Daddy West teaming up to tag team other team’s girlfriends and moms. Or they could stick to their own teammate’s girlfriends and moms…in that case, they better stay away from Rondo’s ugly bitch and crackwhore mom, otherwise they’d both be racking up “DNP-dick fell off”.
September 1st, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Marcus says:
haha West goin back to Boston would be jokes. He’d fit in well with Shaq. Both like to sleep around. Shaq qith Agent 0′s wife, and Delonte wit big momma James.
Im suprised Delonte hasnt started his own league. The NSA.
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September 1st, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Orange says:
might be a nice pickup for Boston.
September 1st, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Aron Phillips says:
Guys, according to numerous outlets, this is happening!
September 1st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Sporty-j says:
If you live in the Boston area this has to be a big concern to you. You people better start buying “PANTIE LOCKS” Asap because Mr.West is in the building and they say he rides around Town packing a mean automatic with no shirt on looking for moms that want a piece of the “Wild Wild West” days. I hope Lebron is still taking “Mental Notes” lol and i want Pat Riley to put a Pic up of Delonte West everytime we play the Celtics before Lebron makes his “DECISION” on how many different ways he will slaughter the celtics before the game even starts. Im predicting a triple double on the first night and at least a 20 point spanking. Dont know how those oldies are going to keep up with us…
September 1st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
BERN BROGDEN says:
it just went down…i wonder if Delonte knows…he’s like ‘jadakiss’ in the league. a baller’s baller. glad to see him get picked up…he won’t have NO problem getting a roster spot. Sugar Von Wafers…NWORD PUHLEAZE!!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
K Dizzle says:
LOL This is beautiful. Celts replace Tony Allen n Sheed with Delonte, Shaq n JO. Good pickups. All better than the Heat’s other 2 starters and comin off the Boston bench lol
September 1st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Jay10do says:
D.West that’s was up, The HEAT go destroy them! Put FIRE on them Old ass Cetlics, Boston will not figure out how to put that flame out! GO HEAT!!!!!
September 1st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Dan says:
Heat fans smacktalk is already old and it’s only September.
More like Miami Hot Air…