Instead of building on that chemistry, Ainge is blowing it up. According to reports, Ainge is set to sign both Stephon Marbury and Mikki Moore. Both Marbury and Moore became available after their previous teams bought them out.

And let’s set the record. Marbury and Moore weren’t bought out on a whim. The New York Knicks and the Sacramento Kings, respectively, were fed up with this duo. They saw a buyout as a better way to dispose of a problem player rather than letting their contract simply expire. That says a lot.

Ainge obviously isn’t listening. What happens the next time Kevin Garnett tries to rally the troops and Marbury and Moore don’t fall in line? What happens when Paul Pierce tries to lead by example and Marbury and Moore aren’t watching? I guess that’s when Ainge will learn why the 2008 championship Celtics were special.

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Marbury and Moore? Chemistry Problems Ahead

However, Stephon Marbury is not the answer. Last season, the Celtics signed veteran point Sam Cassell late in the season and he played well down the stretch of the season and into the playoffs.

Marbury, like Cassell, is a veteran point guard. But the comparisons stop there. When the Celtics signed Cassell, he had championship experience, a reputation for being clutch and he’s such a good teammate that it’s a lock that he’ll eventually become a head coach in the NBA. Marbury, on the other hand, is the opposite.

He has very limited experience when it comes to winning. His reputation is that he’s a malcontent who isn’t happy unless he’s the center of attention. And there aren’t many ex-teammates that can vouch for Marbury being anything else other than a locker room cancer.

Signing Marbury would send the Celtics in the wrong direction. What Marbury can help with on the court is overshadowed by the chemistry risk. If Boston does end up signing him, that will be great news for Eastern Conference rivals Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.

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Marbury is not the Answer for the Celtics

Stephon Marbury must love the fact that the money is guaranteed. In the last few days, the New York Knicks made a few trades and those trades left their roster shorthanded. Although Marbury hasn’t played all season, coach Mike D’Antoni told him he was going to play. Marbury refused.

Imagine you were on vacation from your job and your boss calls you to say that he wants you to come into work for a couple of days … and you tell him no. That’s the power of guaranteed money.

The NBA might consider changing their rules or at least give teams an option in regards to players who have outwardly quit playing basketball. Until then, Marbury will collect his $20+ million whether he wants to play or not.

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Stephon Marbury Refuses to Play for Knicks