The Boston Celtics made a free agent signing today. No, it wasn’t James Posey. Or any other big name. It was the one and only, utterly amazing Patrick O’Bryant (now that’s a good Irish name, me boy).
Bryant was the Warriors’ first round pick (#9 overall) in 2006. He’s a 7 footer out of Bradley weighing in at 260 pounds. Apparently he didn’t overwhelm Don Nelson and company. But, due to the amazingly Irish name, he’s good for the Celtics as a back up to the oft injured Kendrick Perkins.
In his career, he has averaged 1.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 5.5 minutes. Oh, he’s a keeper, a trooper and a difference maker. He was sent to the D-League on March 10th. I am estatic about this signing!
I’m more estatic after reading Don Nelson’s comments regarding Mr. O’Bryant:
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they should get shaquille or jermaine o’neal. nice irish boys.
What he has over those guys is the also quite Irish first name- Patrick. Shaquille and Jermaine are not typical Irish names. They sound more like members of the Jackson 5.
At this point in their careers, I’d rather have Patrick at the vet minimum than either of those guys for the multi-millions they demand while being hurt so much.