Ray Allen: Celtics can survive lost season

[$tunna]

Ray Allen isn’t worried about himself and the rest of the Big 3; he thinks these old men can come back strong in 2013 should the lockout force the cancelation of next season. From the Boston Herald: “The guard, who just turned 36 on July 20, doesn’t believe that because both he and Kevin Garnett have one year left on their respective contracts will spell the end of the Big Three era. ‘I don’t think so,’ he said [Monday] morning. ‘They’re not going to send us away because possibly we miss a season. We’re not going to say we’re done and we’re not going to play any more. I still have a lot left in me and I’m sure that Kevin (Garnett) feels the same. At this stage of the game I’m sure he’s rejuvenated and he’ll be ready to go. Hard to say what (the lockout) does,’ said Allen. ‘When you stop so abruptly – it wouldn’t be anything I would accept. As far as being ready to play another season, I would just be ready. Especially if you get a whole year off. It’s not as if you go into the next year and say I’m done. I’m not going to play anymore. We’re competitors. When you lose a season like that, you come back and you’re ready to get after it. It will fuel our fire, and enable us to go after it a little more next year.’”

I think the end is near for the Celtics Era. The Lockout definitely hurt them imo

 

[MR.ballin]

Celtics won't win a championship with the "BIG3" anymore. With teams like Miami and Chicago in the East don't think the Celtics can really beat either in a playoff series.

 

[Elite]

Yeah, the Celtics are done. They need to try and get value out of them now before they really fall off. I think KG's got one, maybe two productive years left. I think Pierce can still play at a pretty good level for another 3-4 years and Ray is never going to lose that jumper.

 

[Pugz]

they wont fall off as fast as most think but they arent as strong, thats for sure. i think a lost season could help them keep their bodies up. but the ring hopes for them are slim.

 

[Mexi]

a lost season helps no one

 

[Teagz]

a lost season helps no one

This

 

[DJT]

Sure they can survive, but doesn't mean they will be the powerhouse they have been.

 

[bosoxlover12]

Pugz brings up a great point

The main demise to KG wasn't as much of diminishing talent, but rather staying healthy. If he can get in shape, Boston will compete like always

 

[$tunna]

Anyone see them making the ECF? I don't think they can do it unless their bench improves by a mile and Rondo stays healthy