We recently heard that Boston Celtics veterans were pushing the team to sign Kenyon Martin to add some toughness and rebounding to the struggling roster. It appears that the Celtics aren't 100% sure they want to add Kenyon Martin's baggage to a locker room that is lead by two headstrong guys already in Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett.
The Celtics are going to be patient filling their roster because there is not a plethora of quality big men on the market to help immediately with rebounding. They are wary of the attitude and disposition of Kenyon Martin, who was not asked back to the Clippers because of his unhappiness with coach Vinny Del Negro. They may wait to see who’s available as of Jan. 5, when contracts become fully guaranteed for the season.
For his part Martin has said he wouldn't complain about playing time, but unemployed people sometimes say one thing before getting offered a job and do another while having it. Martin would be another power forward on a team th...
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PLAYERS:
Kenyon Martin,
Rajon Rondo,
Kevin Garnett,
Brandon Bass,
Jared Sullinger,
Chris Wilcox,
Jeff Green,
Vinny Del Negro
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers
TEAMS: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers
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