Marbury’s a Risk-Free Steal for the Celtics

At least the Celtics know how to counteract Marbury fatigue: Boston’s expected to sign and have the former Knick on the floor by tonight. Anyone expecting Garnett to promptly throttle his former Minny teammate, or see the Celts’ vaunted team philosophy sullied by one man’s selfish play, think again. That bringing the man affectionately known as “Starbury” aboard the good ship Ubuntu -- a ship increasingly guided by youngster Rajon Rondo -- seems so wrong is exactly why, in the end, it’s so right. And we should all calm down.↵
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↵There’s no possibility of Marbury supplanting Rondo, who has become a key part of Boston’s identity at both ends of the floor. Nor could there be any lingering animosity between Marbury and Garnett -- do you really think that Ainge would’ve gone ahead with this deal if his best player, and the team’s leader, was uncomfortable with it? If KG swore that Steph was nothing but a disaster waiting to happen? If anything, it probably took a vote of confidence from Garnett to overcome some of the stigma attached to the former Knick these days. The same probably goes for Rivers, and Pierce, and Allen. The team simply isn’t desperate enough to gamble too much. On the contrary, they brought in Marbury because he’s a fairly safe bet for what they need. ↵
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↵What’s that, you say? A second point guard, instant offense from the bench, maybe even a little bit more veteran savvy in the second unit, if you believe Marbury has any of that. Basically, a replacement for James Posey and Sam Cassell in one. When you put it that way, and presume the Celtics have been ultra-cautious about this move, it almost looks like a steal. For now, at least.↵