Author Topic: Vander signs with Boston (Read 27643 times)

Wojo Era · « **on:** January 21, 2014, 08:21:12 PM »

Just saw he signed a 10 day contract with the Celtics

Wojo Era · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:22:33 PM »

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 2m
With injury to Avery Bradley, Boston will sign Vander Blue of Delaware in D-League to 10 day contract, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

wadesworld · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:26:44 PM »

So he goes from being cut from his Israeli team to playing for the Boston Celtics. I'd say he wins that one. Even if it is short lived.

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:28:15 PM »

Nice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIfOjkB17BA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

keefe · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:29:12 PM »

Outstanding news! Here's to him making an impact!

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:29:23 PM »

Gets some Brad Stevens tutelage too. Bet Stevens had something to do with it after last year's tournament.

MURFC · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:33:55 PM »

Quote from: Adios Crean on January 21, 2014, 08:21:12 PM

Just saw he signed a 10 day contract with the Celtics

Congrats Vander! Hope he takes advantage if given an opportunity.

T.V. Diener 34 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:39:21 PM »

I play Daily Fantasy Sports and saw this write up about Vander's signing. Sounds like he's actually gonna get some decent run tomorrow night against John Wall and co.

"With Jerryd Bayless (toe) and Avery Bradley (ankle) both hurting, and Rajon Rondo not likely to play in back-to-back games, the Celtics are quite literally out of guards. Blue could actually see decent minutes tomorrow night, and the fact Bradley couldn't return to tonight's game, and the signing of Blue, suggest that Bradley could be sidelined for some time."

LloydMooresLegs · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:55:43 PM »

Quote from: Jajuannaman on January 21, 2014, 08:29:23 PM

Gets some Brad Stevens tutelage too. Bet Stevens had something to do with it after last year's tournament.

+1

Eldon · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:57:04 PM »

Nice job, Van!

Hopefully brad stevens doesnt hold grudges.

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:02:32 PM »

Way to go Vander - hope you shine!

Texas Western · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:07:04 PM »

Congrats Vander, make the most of your opportunity

The Process · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:22:34 PM »

I guess this answers the question of "when will Vander Blue make the NBA?"

Great to hear!

Slim · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:23:26 PM »

OT win, Dawsome, Steve Taylor Freed, Stone Rumors, Van - this has been a great 24 hours!

DegenerateDish · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:24:19 PM »

Interesting that the few national people who have commented, seem to love Vander to the Celtics.

Tugg Speedman · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:35:42 PM »

Quote from: Slim on January 21, 2014, 09:23:26 PM

OT win, Dawsome, Steve Taylor Freed, Stone Rumors, Van - this has been a great 24 hours!

What Stone rumors? Link or thread?

4everwarriors · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:37:30 PM »

What national folks?

Litehouse · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:38:00 PM »

Quote from: Heisenberg on January 21, 2014, 09:35:42 PM

What Stone rumors? Link or thread?

The Stone thread got bumped. A couple more crystal balls went to MU.

We R Final Four · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:11:56 PM »

Quote from: Slim on January 21, 2014, 09:23:26 PM

OT win, Dawsome, Steve Taylor Freed, Stone Rumors, Van - this has been a great 24 hours!

That is right Slim--it's all coming up blue and gold now!

Thrilled for Van--great news.

Otule's Glass Eye · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:16:44 PM »

Awesome! Hopefully this is the start of something big.

muwarrior97 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:18:55 PM »

Went for 35 last night in 38 mins of D-League........now in the Association, props to him

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:22:15 PM »

Brad Stevens was praying to the basketball Gods....and they sent him Vander Blue on a 10 day contract

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:37:22 PM »

Hey hey, at least $28k in 10 days is never a bad deal! Good luck VB.

Otule's Glass Eye · « **Reply #23 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:42:15 PM »

Boston's current guards on the ESPN depth chart: Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Jerryd Bayless, Phil Pressey. Out of those four, three are hurt, with Pressey the only one healthy at the moment. Bradley and Bayless are likely to miss multiple games, and Rondo is slowly coming back from his torn ACL and getting acclimated to playing again. Wojnarowski says Vander could get decent playing time right away, and the Celtics are trying to activate him for Wednesday's game. This looks like an awesome opportunity for Vander.

CrazyEcho · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:45:41 PM »

Ugh, now I really want to go to the game in DC tomorrow night with a big Vander sign.

DegenerateDish · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:54:51 PM »

Rusillo tweeted about it, I didn't see who it was on NBA TV (only heard it in the next room) saying they liked it a lot.

MUSF · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2014, 12:51:47 AM »

Quote from: MUDish on January 21, 2014, 10:54:51 PM

Rusillo tweeted about it, I didn't see who it was on NBA TV (only heard it in the next room) saying they liked it a lot.

Russillo's Tweet: Love him RT @SeanGrandePBP: Confirmed...the Celtics will sign Vander Blue to 10-day contract. He'll join them for the game in Washington

downtown85 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2014, 01:45:54 AM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 21, 2014, 10:22:15 PM

Brad Stevens was praying to the basketball Gods....and they sent him Vander Blue on a 10 day contract

Beat me to it!

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:27:54 AM »

Kudos to Van - here's hoping you make the most of your opportunity. Good luck, but let's hope it's not magic in a bottle that would take the C's out of position for the Wiggins/Parker/Randle troika.

MUHoopsFan2 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:45:05 AM »

Quote from: MUDish on January 21, 2014, 09:24:19 PM

Interesting that the few national people who have commented, seem to love Vander to the Celtics.

I hope and pray he plays the Sixers and drops 40 on them for cutting him in training camp. They never should have let him go in the first place..

MUHoopsFan2 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:46:35 AM »

Quote from: ElDonBDon on January 21, 2014, 08:57:04 PM

Nice job, Van!

Hopefully brad stevens doesnt hold grudges.

Hold grudges? It was probably Brad Stevens who asked Ainge to bring him in...

MUHoopsFan2 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:49:19 AM »

Quote from: T.V. Diener 34 on January 21, 2014, 08:39:21 PM

I play Daily Fantasy Sports and saw this write up about Vander's signing. Sounds like he's actually gonna get some decent run tomorrow night against John Wall and co.

"With Jerryd Bayless (toe) and Avery Bradley (ankle) both hurting, and Rajon Rondo not likely to play in back-to-back games, the Celtics are quite literally out of guards. Blue could actually see decent minutes tomorrow night, and the fact Bradley couldn't return to tonight's game, and the signing of Blue, suggest that Bradley could be sidelined for some time."

The Celtics are in tank mode..they just traded Marshon Brooks and Jordan Crawford and now Rondo is slow in getting back, Avery is down and so is Bradley?

My goodness....that is their entire guard line. Boston tanking hard. I find it ironic how all those guys went down all at once like that.

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2014, 06:22:52 AM »

The 2nd Half of the Butler game last March was the best stretch he ever had at MU. Could that have weighed on Stevens mind, assuming he was asked for input?

ecompt · « **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:59:19 AM »

Congrats to Vander. Wife and I will be wearing our MU colors when we go to watch DJO play in Erie tomorrow night.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:08:33 AM »

Quote from: MUHoopsFan2 on January 22, 2014, 05:46:35 AM

Hold grudges? It was probably Brad Stevens who asked Ainge to bring him in...

MUHoopsFan2 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:49:44 AM »

I wonder how long it will take Vander Blue to rack up some "Tommy Points" for the Celtics?

LOL...probably not long.

I wish I had league pass so I could rejoice when I hear Heinsohn award him one. Going to a iconic if not storied franchise.

Eldon · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:51:16 AM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 22, 2014, 08:08:33 AM

Nice find!

keefe · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:52:41 AM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 22, 2014, 08:08:33 AM

Great sh1t

MarsupialMadness · « **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2014, 12:51:09 PM »

That's Van-tastic news.

BostonMUaler · « **Reply #39 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:46:18 PM »

Brad Stevens had some nice things to say about Blue and the Marquette Brand of Player.

“Vander is a tough kid. Vander is a guy who is a competitor,” said Stevens. “You look around the league and a lot of those Marquette guys have done really well in the league. You look at the (Wesley) Matthews and the (Jimmy) Butlers and that. I think he kind of fits that mold of a tough guy.”

http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/postups?source=012214

He is certainly going to get his chance tonight to see what he can do against his long time friend John Wall!

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #40 on:** January 22, 2014, 05:50:49 PM »

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 22, 2014, 08:08:33 AM

This is awesomely ripe for "Bad Lip Reading."

BM1090 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 22, 2014, 06:12:11 PM »

League pass free through sunday for those who want to watch vander

BM1090 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 22, 2014, 06:54:43 PM »

Vander has officially logged a minute in A NBA game. Congrats.

AirPunches · « **Reply #43 on:** January 22, 2014, 06:56:41 PM »

And scored

wardle2wade · « **Reply #44 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:01:17 PM »

Pretty great. Happy that he's reached his dream.

Here's the box score in-progress. Already a lot of activity for only 3 minutes time... http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400489498

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:01:42 PM »

758 on directv.

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #46 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:13:28 PM »

Quote from: wardle2wade on January 22, 2014, 07:01:17 PM

Pretty great. Happy that he's reached his dream.

Here's the box score in-progress. Already a lot of activity for only 3 minutes time... http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400489498

Wow, 2 pts, 2 boards, an assist, 2 missed FTs and a turnover in 4 minutes. All over the place!

warriorchick · « **Reply #47 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:20:08 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 22, 2014, 07:01:42 PM

758 on directv.

565 on Dish Network.

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #48 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:36:31 PM »

4 minutes so far.

6:16   Vander Blue enters the game for Phil Pressey
5:03   Vander Blue defensive rebound
5:00   Vander Blue makes 7-foot two point shot
4:35   Vander Blue lost ball turnover (John Wall steals)
4:28   Vander Blue defensive rebound
4:22   Jeff Green makes two point shot (Vander Blue assists)
3:18   Vander Blue misses free throw 1 of 2
3:18   Vander Blue misses free throw 2 of 2
2:58   Vander Blue misses 20-foot jumper
2:41   Vander Blue steps out of bounds turnover
2:02   Gerald Wallace enters the game for Vander Blue

Glad it's official!

Another MUer in the NBA.

Looks like he needs an entry: http://www.basketball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?pid=&search=vander

Texas Western · « **Reply #49 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:54:25 PM »

Good job Vander, your getting right into the thick of things.

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #50 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:13:23 PM »

Off Topic...

Mini-MU reunion in DAL - TOR.

Jae, Dwight and Steve. Jae only one with minutes.

jsglow · « **Reply #51 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:19:21 PM »

Quote from: 77ncaachamps on January 22, 2014, 07:36:31 PM

4 minutes so far.

6:16   Vander Blue enters the game for Phil Pressey
5:03   Vander Blue defensive rebound
5:00   Vander Blue makes 7-foot two point shot
4:35   Vander Blue lost ball turnover (John Wall steals)
4:28   Vander Blue defensive rebound
4:22   Jeff Green makes two point shot (Vander Blue assists)
3:18   Vander Blue misses free throw 1 of 2
3:18   Vander Blue misses free throw 2 of 2
2:58   Vander Blue misses 20-foot jumper
2:41   Vander Blue steps out of bounds turnover
2:02   Gerald Wallace enters the game for Vander Blue

Glad it's official!

Another MUer in the NBA.

Looks like he needs an entry: http://www.basketball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?pid=&search=vander

Given the Celtics injury problems, let's hope he plays every game and earns a second 10 day. My recollection is that a player is limited to 2 ten day contract before a team needs to sign him for the rest of the year.

MU82 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:22:45 PM »

Quote from: 77ncaachamps on January 22, 2014, 08:13:23 PM

Off Topic...

Mini-MU reunion in DAL - TOR.

Jae, Dwight and Steve. Jae only one with minutes.

Raptors turned out to be a very poor match for Novak. I don't watch their games, so I don't know why this is the case, but he needs to go to a team that values his very unique (and extremely limited) skill set. It's silly to pay somebody so much to sit on the bench when there are teams he definitely could help.

jesmu84 · « **Reply #53 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:30:15 PM »

Quote from: MU82 on January 22, 2014, 08:22:45 PM

Raptors turned out to be a very poor match for Novak. I don't watch their games, so I don't know why this is the case, but he needs to go to a team that values his very unique (and extremely limited) skill set. It's silly to pay somebody so much to sit on the bench when there are teams he definitely could help.

I wish they had interest, because I think Houston could be very effective in using Novak. Smart team with good game planning and love to shoot the 3.

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #54 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:33:02 PM »

Quote from: jesmu84 on January 22, 2014, 08:30:15 PM

I wish they had interest, because I think Houston could be very effective in using Novak. Smart team with good game planning and love to shoot the 3.

Plus he clearly works well with Lin.

SERocks · « **Reply #55 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:41:14 PM »

What an incredibly slopping game from a ball handling standpoint. Ugh. Glad Vander made it and pray he sticks! Go Vander!

We R Final Four · « **Reply #56 on:** January 22, 2014, 08:42:17 PM »

Great job Van!!

So good for recruits--buzz' first high school recruit to make it--I believe.

Otule's Glass Eye · « **Reply #57 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:09:00 PM »

Here is a nice interview of Vander before the game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1d-im6dkvY

and here is a link to a picture of him scoring his first bucket (sorry, not sure how to post pics)

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/boston-celtics-guard-vander-blue-shoots-over-the-arms-of-news-photo/464511385

warriorchick · « **Reply #58 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:23:01 PM »

Quote from: Otule's Glass Eye on January 22, 2014, 09:09:00 PM

Here is a nice interview of Vander before the game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1d-im6dkvY

and here is a link to a picture of him scoring his first bucket (sorry, not sure how to post pics)

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/boston-celtics-guard-vander-blue-shoots-over-the-arms-of-news-photo/464511385

Vander's interview skills have improved 1,000% since the last time I saw him on camera. He obviously has been working very hard on that.

jesmu84 · « **Reply #59 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:36:05 PM »

Quote from: Otule's Glass Eye on January 22, 2014, 09:09:00 PM

Here is a nice interview of Vander before the game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1d-im6dkvY

and here is a link to a picture of him scoring his first bucket (sorry, not sure how to post pics)

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/boston-celtics-guard-vander-blue-shoots-over-the-arms-of-news-photo/464511385

4everwarriors · « **Reply #60 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:37:43 PM »

Wonder if BeeJay thinks Emily is hot?

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #61 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:05:44 PM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 22, 2014, 09:37:43 PM

Wonder if BeeJay thinks Emily is hot?

ZFB does. (Emily, not BeeJay. No homo)

MU82 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 22, 2014, 11:46:55 PM »

Quote from: jesmu84 on January 22, 2014, 09:36:05 PM

He's not quite Birdman, but he's definitely rockin' some NBA tats!

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #63 on:** January 23, 2014, 02:14:56 PM »

Now THAT'S a typical Vander shot: off-balanced, around the hoop, andddddd it somehow goes in.

Otule's Glass Eye · « **Reply #64 on:** January 26, 2014, 02:23:20 PM »

For those hoping to see Vander play, the Celtics play on ESPN at 5:30 central time tonight. Hopefully he doesn't choke on national TV like Marquette usually does.

Atticus · « **Reply #65 on:** January 26, 2014, 02:37:44 PM »

Quote from: Otule's Glass Eye on January 26, 2014, 02:23:20 PM

For those hoping to see Vander play, the Celtics play on ESPN at 5:30 central time tonight. Hopefully he doesn't choke on national TV like Marquette usually does.

No big deal. NBA and college basketball didn't rate very high in this poll so not many people will take note anyways. NBA was 5th most popular sport, edging out Nascar. College bball came in 7th place, edging out golf.

It's amazing how bad college bball is with the exception of March Madness. So few people care.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10354114/harris-poll-nfl-most-popular-mlb-2nd

warriorstrack · « **Reply #66 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:05:00 PM »

Also Wednesday, the Celtics traded backup point guard Jordan Crawford along with shooting guard MarShon Brooks to Golden State on Wednesday as part of a three-team trade that brought Joel Anthony from Miami to Boston.

http://www.nba.com/2014/news/01/15/rondo-d-league.ap/index.html

Maybe good for Vander going forward, I know Rondo is back too

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #67 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:13:26 PM »

Quote from: Atticus on January 26, 2014, 02:37:44 PM

No big deal. NBA and college basketball didn't rate very high in this poll so not many people will take note anyways. NBA was 5th most popular sport, edging out Nascar. College bball came in 7th place, edging out golf.

It's amazing how bad college bball is with the exception of March Madness. So few people care.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10354114/harris-poll-nfl-most-popular-mlb-2nd

We had this discussion months ago in the football concussions thread. Basketball is a gnat on an elephant's arse. It isn't close to football....nor is anything else. Not even in the most remote conditions right now. Pure domination.

Football going nowhere anytime soon

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/nfl-most-popular-sport-poll/

BossplayaOtto · « **Reply #68 on:** January 26, 2014, 06:37:30 PM »

33-27 with 2 minutes to go in 2nd qtr of C's-Brooklyn. Watching this horrible bball game in hopes that Vander gets some run but unfortunately no PT yet. Man, the Eastern conference is bad.

Eldon · « **Reply #69 on:** January 28, 2014, 11:32:51 PM »

Played 3 minutes tonight. 2 points on 1-2 shooting, 1 rebound and 1 foul in a blowout loss to the Knicks.

willie warrior · « **Reply #70 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:59:46 AM »

Quote from: ElDonBDon on January 28, 2014, 11:32:51 PM

Played 3 minutes tonight. 2 points on 1-2 shooting, 1 rebound and 1 foul in a blowout loss to the Knicks.

Vander should be getting more minutes on this dog of a team. Maybe the Celts will draft Derrick to push Rondo.

MarsupialMadness · « **Reply #71 on:** January 29, 2014, 09:29:01 AM »

Quote from: willie warrior on January 29, 2014, 06:59:46 AM

Vander should be getting more minutes on this dog of a team. Maybe the Celts will draft Derrick to push Rondo.

Clearly Brad Stevens is stubborn and only giving minutes to those who work hard in practice.

SaintPaulWarrior · « **Reply #72 on:** January 29, 2014, 11:34:21 AM »

Quote from: Atticus on January 26, 2014, 02:37:44 PM

. NBA was 5th most popular sport, edging out Nascar.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10354114/harris-poll-nfl-most-popular-mlb-2nd

Auto Racing, not Nascar (big difference), was 4th edging out the NBA by 1 percentage point.

slack00 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 31, 2014, 10:21:45 AM »

Has anyone heard whether or not Vander will be offered a second 10-day contract?

MerrittsMustache · « **Reply #74 on:** January 31, 2014, 10:36:08 AM »

Quote from: slack00 on January 31, 2014, 10:21:45 AM

Has anyone heard whether or not Vander will be offered a second 10-day contract?

Avery Bradley is expected to be back on Sunday. That makes me think that it's unlikely for Blue to be extended, so to speak. I have no insider info or anything though and I hope I'm wrong.

Avenue Commons · « **Reply #75 on:** February 01, 2014, 09:37:44 AM »

Vander was sent back to the DLeague, but may be back.

http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2014/01/vitor_faverani_vander_blue_ass.html

And Stevens is raving about Vander:

Quote

Blue's 10-day contract with Boston expires after Friday. Head coach Brad Stevens said the Celtics are undecided on whether to extend him for another 10 days.

"I'm talking to (president of basketball operations) Danny (Ainge) here in a little bit," Stevens said early Friday afternoon after practice. "Don't know exactly. But he was fantastic in practice today. I give him a lot of credit. Even when he didn't play, his attitude was great. He worked. And he, in a lot of cases, was a dominant player in practice. He's maximized this for the opportunities that he was given in a game."

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #76 on:** February 02, 2014, 05:01:28 PM »

Quote from: Avenue Commons on February 01, 2014, 09:37:44 AM

Vander was sent back to the DLeague, but may be back.

http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2014/01/vitor_faverani_vander_blue_ass.html

And Stevens is raving about Vander:

I laughed at the URL you linked: Vander Blue Ass

lol

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