Celtics sign Patrick O'Bryant!

[P2]

would have rather the birdman...

This signing doesn't mean we won't sign Birdman. Maybe O'Bryant was signed as a 3rd string Center.

[Spin Move]

Patrick O'Bryant- the next Mark Blount?

Lets hope so, say what you will about blount but at least he could really shoot it, if POB gets to blount level (which is good backup who can't rebound) then I will be very happy.

[BillessuR6]

Two things to consider regarding his "poor" workouts:

1) It was extremely common for Red Auerbach to feign disappointment (and even disgust) at prospects he secretly coveted, in order to get his hands on them. In fact, there are two famous stories about him bolting at halftime, "annoyed" after watching Cowens and McHale in their college games.

2) Ainge idolizes Red as an executive.

So, draw your own conclusions.

Agreed. I even read somewhere that another "source" who attended the workout thought POB looked very good. So, it loks like it was a misinformation...

[campybatman]

Two things to consider regarding his "poor" workouts:

1) It was extremely common for Red Auerbach to feign disappointment (and even disgust) at prospects he secretly coveted, in order to get his hands on them. In fact, there are two famous stories about him bolting at halftime, "annoyed" after watching Cowens and McHale in their college games.

2) Ainge idolizes Red as an executive.

So, draw your own conclusions.

Suffice it to say, to use the logic you imply. Ainge has no interest in Darius Miles since a NBA scout reported that he was "impressive" in his workout for Boston. Therefore, Miles was merely a decoy to throw off Posey's agent.

[meatball sub]

This is interesting to say the least. Kid has a lot of talent and if he just needs to "figure it out" he should be able to on this team unless he's completely immature and unwilling to work hard. I like it as far as the low risk high reward factor, but isn't this the guy people question whether or not he really likes to play basketball?

[Egregious Blunder]

obryant has always been a very talented 7 footer. the problem is hes unmotivated and lazy as hell. for very little risk, i like the signing.

[GuyClinch]

Cleary Danny didn't want to be one upped by Mark Cuban and his great Gerald Green signing. <g> Can't say I am excited about this but there is always a modest chance he doesn't go on to suck..

Pete

[campybatman]

A published report out of the Hartford Courant reports that the recent signing of free agent center, Patrick O'Bryant, was as much to do with his name as much as his talent. The article goes on to say that the new Celtic stands to make additional money in local (Boston) advertisements and national endorsements. One such national product is the Green Giant line of frozen and canned vegetables. O'Bryant is said to be excited and happy for the opportunity that Boston has given him. He says, the Boston fans will like him.

[grantlongforpresident]

I'm on board!

He may be a bust, but at age 22 i won't call him one yet. LET'S GO PATRICK O'BRYANT!!!!!!

[Banks2Pierce]

Our new backup C.

[cloverleaf]

Kinda has the Kevin McHale look in that first pic, Banks2Pierce--must be a good omen!

[Barry Lird]

Well, this seems like a replacement for Pollard, not PJ. We still need a legit backup C.

I think Danny is just taking advantage of an opportunity to pick up a kid who could develop into something nice... for a song. Not much downside to the move at all. Kid's only 22 and has played all of 200 minutes. For all intents and purposes, we just picked up a rookie.

Nice to have the focus off Posey for a couple of hours, at the very least

[Tricky Ricky]

would have rather the birdman...

Same here but Patty O has more upside, especially with Clifford Ray working with him

[Yi Jian Lian]

great signing, i wish we gave him more of a chance.

[sunshinekids99]

Can't say I was hoping for O'Bryant. But hopefully he can get his act together and help this team off the bench.

[wetsthebed]

This doesn't excite me at all. I thought he was a bust before he was drafted, and he's been even worse than I expected so far.

[Al n' Perk No Layups!]

great signing, i wish we gave him more of a chance.

Nice avy.

[campybatman]

Besides, Green Giant, look for O'Bryant in upcoming ads for the following...

Keebler's Fudge Shoppe Mint Creme Filled Cookies and Keebler's Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper Cookies

Turkey Hill's Skinny Minty Ice Cream

Lipton's Green Tea Bags and Lipton's Green Tea with Citrus Bottled Ice Tea

More likely to come.

I'll guess that O'Bryant will do a commercial for Dunkin' Donuts around St. Patrick's Day locally.

[billfromBoston]

...this kid showed almost no competitive fire or motivation to improve through 2 seasons...one can only hope that this was due to knowing he was to be buried on the bench...personally, I don't think much of him at all, but he can block shots and he is mobile..if he can learn the defensive rotations and TRY on that end, he will be a decent backup center...

...but the kid has the talent to be better than Tyson Chandler, the fact that he got cut after 2 seasons is very disturbing...

[SonicYouth34]

AT first I couldn't remember where I'd seen him from. Then it hit me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv58sCIEhRQ