With no practices in the near future, the Celtics sent their rookies, Fab Melo and Kris Joseph, to the Maine Red Claws so that they can at least get some playing time in. Reports from their first practices are very positive. Both of these players have the potential to be very, very good. In Melo's case, possibly even dominant. Their time with the Red Claws can only help, especially with the changes made this season.
Prior to this season, the Celtics shared the Red Claws with at least one other NBA team. The system they ran was whatever the coach wanted to run with a few plays from both teams. Players being sent to the Red Claws got playing time, but they didn't get to reinforce their understanding of the Celtics plays or their system. Players could also be sent down and called up 3 times in a season so the Celtics.
This season, the Celtics have taken over basketball operations of the Red Claws and are the only team affiliated with them. The Celtics chose the co...
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