The Boston Celtics have filled one of their holes on the roster with an apparent trade with the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN Boston is reporting that the agent for Keyon Dooling has made it clear the Celtics acquired the veteran point guard for a future second round pick. However, Dooling can play both guard positions. The six foot three guard has been a solid contributor off the bench averaging seven points a game. Dooling has a solid outside shot and can stretch the floor. His defense is also solid having played for the demanding Scott Skiles.
However, with the Celtics landing Dooling, does this means the team is not going to make a push for Delonte West? The answer is no. Dooling is a shoot first guard that is better equipped to play shooting guard in the NBA. The Celtics need a backup for Ray Allen. Dooling could fill valuable minutes in that role of stretching the floor off the bench for Ray’s rest. West is also far better at the point guard slot and Boston needs a solid option to limit Rajon Rondo’s minutes. This means Boston will still be looking at West.
However, should Boston not land West, they now at least have insurance in Dooling. This is not a huge move, but one that will help fill a vital hole in Boston’s rotation. Stay tuned because Ainge has plenty of more work to do including go after Delonte West. Remember Go Green or Go Home!!!!!1
