Boston Celtics WiretapC's Worked Hard to Get BrownMost of us haven't heard of Kedrick Brown. But the Boston Herald reports that the Celtics had "equal parts covert action, prayer, subterfuge and blind luck" to get Brown. Add lots of mis-information to the mix. They also say Joe Johnson was the player of their dreams, once they realized Pau Gasol wouldn't be available. And while most people expected them to take a pg with the 21st pick, they couldn't resist picking sg Joe Forte when he was still available. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Boston Seeks Point Guard at #21The Celtics are likely to be picking a point guard with the 21st pick. This will be their third pick of the draft. The Boston Herald reports that Omar Cook, Will Solomon, Tony Parker and Jamaal Tinsley all have their supporters within the Celtics' braintrust. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Boston Wants to Check DiopWith DeSagana Diop's stock dropping, Boston realizes he may be around when they pick 10th. But Diop is only visiting the top seven teams. This leaves Boston feeling uncomfortable picking him with so little information, especially since coach Jim O'Brien has never seen him play. They were in the same situation a few years ago when Paul Pierce fell to the 10th pick, but there was a longer track record on Pierce. Boston may go to where Diop is working out near Philadelphia to see him. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Celtics Jun 2001 Archive
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