The New York Knicks have released Stephon Marbury from their team, after being more than a year away from the court due to ankle problems he was having. But quickly there were news about the Boston Celtics signing him to their NBA roster. This could be a good time to take this team into great consideration for the next time that you place your NBA bets.
Although Marbury would be a second hand player, he is still capable enough to get the job done. If we look at it from the Celtics perspective, they are already a strong team, strong enough to win the big one. With guys like Kevin Garnett, Eddie House, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce, we are talking big names here. They have Tony Allen too, but he’s out the rest of the season due to a thumb surgery. So, it makes a lot of sense to have an experienced player, like Marbury, on the bench and used when needed.
Plus, Marbury has gotten better at his long-range shooting. Even though he had a bad two-year run with the Knicks, his shooting percentage increased from 35.7 to 37.8. That is around the league average. And he will be the possible replacement for Tony Allen during the playoffs; this could be a boost for the Celtics.
Some might think he will not be able to play as he used to, because he hasn’t played in a year, so they question his skills. But what he played during the preseason showed that he was in good shape. The time he took off to rest has been a lot, but long enough to recover.
So yes, he might be on the bench, but what you have here is a quality player who can fix benchers’ weaknesses. Boston has more to win than to lose. Of course, actions speak louder than words, but facts are facts. It was a good call for the Celtics to get Marbury. It would also be a good call if you check the Celticsbetting lines to place your NBA Bets.
