In what might be the biggest news for the Boston Celtics since the team acquired Kevin Garnett in 2007, accoring to the Boston Globe, Rasheed Wallace has committed to signing with the Boston Celtics.

Initially, I was very worried about him.  Offensively, he shoots threes like Reggie Miller and his emotion gets the best of him.  But looking at our team, this is an excellent signing.  Sheed is one of the best low-post scorers in the game, even if he doesn't score that often anymore.  He is an energy player, his teammates feed off of his energy.  His defense is second-to-none.  In 2008, we were struggling finding height to back up Garnett and Perkins, the answer was P.J. Brown.  When Brown retired, we were unable to find a tall back-up and the answer was Mikki Moore, who was not very consistent.  This gives us a quality big man, who can still give us many quality minutes and many intangible to win us ball games and he's off the bench!!!!!

The contract is for two years at the mid-level exception, around 5.8 million.

In order to complete our frontcourt, we need to get Glen Davis back.  Teams are interested, but we have the right to match any offer, and Sheed matched with Davis could be a starting lineup by itself.

Next, we need a true backup point guard , but our most important need is a backup swingman.  I am still screaming Shawn Marion.  he is a quality defender, high percentage scorer, excellent rebounder and he could be available for cheap.

No matter what, this completes our team early and gives us a strong edge for a championship.  I think the moves Cleveland, Orlando and Los Angeles have made are not particularly good.  Cleveland is going to find out Shaquille O'Neal is old and nowhere near is championship form.  Los Angeles is going to find out Artest is a headcase who shoots the ball a lot and only occasionally makes shots and that they miss Trevor Ariza.  Orlando made a solid move acquiring Vince Carter, but giving up Courtney Lee, a solid player for the future was critical.  They will miss Hedo Turkoglu and Carter is older, more unproven in the postseason and injury prone.  But all of this is just my opinion.

In other news, Celtics representatives have met with Grant Hill to discuss a possible contract.  Grant Hill 5 years ago I would love on our team, but now Grant Hill is old.  We need youth on our team and we need to build for the future.

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