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- Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 2:37pm #51124
TomShoeParticipantRegarding the Boston Celtics’ position in free agency this offseason, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge seems to be channeling his inner Michael Corleone: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.”
With a bloated cap situation and an overcrowded roster, all signs pointed to Ainge steering clear of free agent acquisitions this summer. However, Brazilian center Vitor Faverani might have changed his mind.
Boston Herald writer Mark Murphy tweeted this afternoon that Boston engaged in talks with the big man, but added an hour later that the signing would involve a buyout.
Earlier today, ESPN Brazil cited a “90 percent” chance that Boston would ink the 25-year old to a two-year deal, and sources close to the negotiations have confirmed to Tubasket.com that an agreement in principle has neared 100 percent completion.
Once the deal becomes finalized, the Celtics will own the rights to the 6’11”, 260-pounder’s services for two years guaranteed, with an optional third year lumped in.
Faverani declared for the NBA draft in 2009, but was not selected. He now stands to benefit, considering he can negotiate the terms of a contract without worrying about pesky pay scales from the league’s newest collective bargaining agreement.
The São Paulo native, also eyed by Real Madrid and Barca, offers the Celtics a much-needed presence on the interior.
On Friday, Boston will send its center and defensive anchor, Kevin Garnett, to the Brooklyn Nets along with Paul Pierce and Jason Terry. The trade, which first took place on June 27 but needed to be delayed for contractual stipulations, will leave the Green with fellow Brazilian Fab Melo as its only true center.
Jared Sullinger, Brandon Bass, Kris Humphries and Shavlik Randolph have all mainly played power forward throughout their respective careers, although Randolph stands the most capable to fill the middle at 6’10”, 236 pounds. First-round draft selection Kelly Olynyk has a center’s body at 7’0″, 238 pounds, but Ainge feels that his shooting touch, high-post skills and finesse off the dribble make him more of a stretch-four (think Dirk Nowitzki).
Faverani, who worked out with the San Antonio Spurs on July 1, currently plays with FIBA EuroCup team Valencia in Spain (Tiago Splitter’s former squad). In 17 minutes per game last season, he averaged 9.3 points on 59.4 percent from the field and 79.3 percent from the line. He also grabbed 4.6 rebounds per contest.
He may not be a polished offensive threat, but he certainly possesses the tools necessary for an NBA big man: he’s big, wide, strong and athletic.
The Celtics will already be over the maximum roster amount of 15 players once the Brooklyn deal gets approved Friday. So, rest assured, Boston fans: Ainge still has more tricks up his sleeve.——————————————————————————————————
At first glance, I’m like:
But the Celtics aren’t going to be very good next season. Why not take someone with some potential. I’m sure EuropeanBaller is very happy.
Leave your opinions in the comments below.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 3:43pm #818268
RafterParticipantWOW first Datome and now Faverani, he was projected as a top three pick at one point but that was 2005-2006 and he went undrafted in 2009. He was potentially a big time player in the class of Rasheed Wallace without the emotional baggage (yes, he was that scary when he was younger) he really lost his way though playing in the second division in Spain which didn’t reflect his ability and he knew it by displaying a lack of engagement. He’s long and a natural athlete who has some skill facing-up while displaying a reliable hook-shot on the block while being a fast-break trailer. This is a great opportunity for somebody who was once considered Brazil’s next big thing.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 3:43pm #818171
RafterParticipantWOW first Datome and now Faverani, he was projected as a top three pick at one point but that was 2005-2006 and he went undrafted in 2009. He was potentially a big time player in the class of Rasheed Wallace without the emotional baggage (yes, he was that scary when he was younger) he really lost his way though playing in the second division in Spain which didn’t reflect his ability and he knew it by displaying a lack of engagement. He’s long and a natural athlete who has some skill facing-up while displaying a reliable hook-shot on the block while being a fast-break trailer. This is a great opportunity for somebody who was once considered Brazil’s next big thing.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 5:10pm #818219
TheArtistPaysthePriceParticipantA random note from Summer League watching……Fab Melo isn’t good at basketball. I mean he is like the 10th best big in Orlando and that’s being nice.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 5:10pm #818316
TheArtistPaysthePriceParticipantA random note from Summer League watching……Fab Melo isn’t good at basketball. I mean he is like the 10th best big in Orlando and that’s being nice.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 8:43pm #818325
PabloFiascoParticipantHaven’t seen too much of him but all I know is he better rebound
0 - Posted on: Wed, 07/10/2013 - 8:43pm #818421
PabloFiascoParticipantHaven’t seen too much of him but all I know is he better rebound
0 - Posted on: Thu, 07/11/2013 - 5:48am #818509
King CaluchaParticipantI’m sure he won’t be tied to a long, big contract. Low risk-high reward if he pans out as a decent starter.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 07/11/2013 - 5:48am #818606
King CaluchaParticipantI’m sure he won’t be tied to a long, big contract. Low risk-high reward if he pans out as a decent starter.
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