Whatever

Mark Blount was asked how he felt about a possible trade:

So yesterday, Blount offered his thoughts on a possible deal to move
him, and - here’s a surprise - he’s every bit as unconcerned about a
trade as he is about his role with the Celtics.

‘‘If I get traded, I get traded,’’ he said. ‘‘What can I do? There’s
nothing I can do about it. Just go, move on, get ready to play with my
new team, my coaching staff and just go from there. I can’t worry about
that.’’

OK, but would he rather remain in Boston? ‘‘Whatever. If I get traded,
I get traded. I have no problem ... it was great ... time to move on
... move on.’’

OK, but is he satisfied with his role? ‘‘I just do my job, go out there
and do my thing. I ain’t worried about nothing. Go do my thing. They
call me to play, go play. That’s it.’’

OK, but would he welcome a trade? ‘‘I’ve been on both ends. I’m just
trying to do what I can do, try to be an offensive threat down there on
the post, go down there and shoot my post and my turnaround, that’s it.

OK, but would he seek a change of pace? ‘‘I’m going to leave that up to
my agent. I’ve got one of the best agents in the business, Mark
Bartelstein. He’s the man. He hasn’t led me wrong at this point, so I’m
not leaving him at this point.’’

Hard to understand those thoughts given the financial deal Bartelstein
worked out for him. At any rate, Blount said he’ll speak to Bartelstein
this week to find out where he stands. For now, asked if he can turn
around his season, he said, ‘‘We’ll see what happens. Right now I just
go do my part and keep rolling from there.

‘‘What can I do? I play, I play, I start, I come off the bench ...
whatever.’’

3 rebounds in over 30 minutes per game

Thats Mark Blount's avg rebounds per game. He is 7 feet tall, plays over 30 minutes per game...all this dude needs to do is stand under a basket and the ball will find him. Just put your hands up and BAM!, a rebound baby!

To his credit, his offensive game is definitely on. However, what we need from our center is rebounding and interior defense. Gets some blocks and rebounds!!

By the way Mark, we have noticed the nice upfakes followed by dunks. I also see the effort in passing the ball to cutters. Great. That was probably not very high on your job description so its icing on the cake. But please, make an effort to grab the ball every time a shot goes up will ya?

Season has begun, there are Mark Blount sitings!

So the new season is underway. I'm impressed. Our record is no reflection on how well we've been playing. Its too bad...just a couple of bad OT games cost us 2 games we should've won.

Did anyone see the almost buzzer beater by Mark freakin' Blount? He did somewhat of a crossover first (er..fumble), then tickled the twine. Poor Mark...that was to be the highlight of his career...hitting a game winner for a meaningless game 2 of opening week. He couldn't even have that.

There's an article in todays paper where he is demanding more of an offensive role on the team. Read it here: http://celtics.bostonherald.com/celtics/view.bg?articleid=111922.

Mark, I beg to differ. All you've done is score. You've been playing 40+ minutes in most of the games I've watched and have had every opportunity to score, and other things that 7' centers should do. Anyone else notice little Delonte getting more rebounds and blocks than Mark? Probably in less minutes as well...not to mention he is a foot shorter. There were times when he grabbed rebounds OVER Mark. Now thats what I called pwn3d, with P!!

Blount needs to stop complaining about offense. He shoots it almost everytime he touches it. Why don't he try to grab some rebounds and some blocks or something? I'm sure thats in his job description.

Paul Pierce may be Mark Blount's captain, no more

Rumors are heating up of a Paul Pierce to Portland deal that would bring back the 3rd overall pick in this summers NBA draft along with Nick Van Exel.

Its a bad move, but perhaps one that must be made after the Celtics superstar appeared with a giant band aid wrapped around his head during a post game show this summer. Think of it this way, you trade your pouty headache for the 3rd pick and a boat load of money (team option for Nick Van Exel). Then use that money to sign Ray Allen or a combination of lesser stars. You follow? You smell what I'm smokin'?

By the way, Ray Allen is in the market for a new home in the New England area...makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Blount, Just Walk Away Now

Internet chat room dartboard Mark Blount was in town eight days ago for a cameo at the National Kidney Foundation Walk at Franklin Park. The transformation this past season from a friendly, outgoing Blount to a surly, incommunicative Blount caught those of us who cover the team by surprise. He simply ceased being a civil human being. Apparently the Celtics' fin de saison and Danny Ainge's comments about improved behavior didn't register with Blount when the Globe's Shira Springer approached him at the walk for some comments on the affairs of the day. When asked about the Celtics, Blount professed not to understand why anyone would want to discuss basketball just weeks after the season ended with a Game 7 blowout loss to the Pacers in the first round. Blount plans to go through his usual summer workout regimen, which includes pickup games in Miami, with Alonzo Mourning a frequent opponent. ''I'm just going to do the same old stuff, just basketball, training, working with my coaches and that's it," Blount said. The subject of a code of conduct did not bring any more insight from Blount. ''I don't know nothing," he said. ''I'm going back home. That's it."

Blount and the National Kidney Foundation

Celtics Center Mark Blount returned to town this past weekend to join Boston Mayor Tom Menino and assist a good cause. Blount and Mayor Menino helped tip-off the annual National Kidney Foundation walk in Boston at the Franklin Park Zoo. Photo: Lipofsky Basketballphoto.com

Doc Rivers, Big Al, and Perkins at Heat-Pistons game

Did you guys notice Doc Rivers with Al Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins enjoying the Heat Pistons playoff game lastnight in Miami? The 2 players he picked to watch the game with does not raise my eyebrows, but its who he DIDN'T take.

Doesn't Mark Blount live in Orlando/Miami during the off season? I find it peculiar that he would not be one of the attendees. Coach and Blount must have a BAD relationship. They were supposed to spend some quality time together this summer...guess not.