CLNS Media
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Betting
  • NBA History
  • Podcasts
    • A List Podcast
    • Almost Shameless
    • Black N’ Gold Hockey Podcast
    • Bruins Beat
    • Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman
    • Cedric Maxwell Podcast
    • Celtics Beat
    • Celtics Lab
    • Celtics Stuff Live
    • Celtics Postgame Live
    • Dome Theory with Bobby Manning
    • The Garden Report
    • Greg Bedard’s Patriots Podcast
    • Patriots Beat
    • Patriots Postgame Show
    • Patriots Roundtable
    • Patriots Press Pass
    • Poke the Bear
    • Red Sox Beat
    • Winning Plays
    • View All Podcasts
  • About
    • About CLNS
    • Our Sponsors
    • Talent
    • Job Opportunities
    • Join Our Network
    • Advertise With Us
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube TikTok
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube TikTok Discord
CLNS Media
Subscribe
  • Home
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Betting
  • NBA History
  • Podcasts
    • podcast
      • A List Podcast
      • Almost Shameless
      • Black N’ Gold Hockey Podcast
      • Bruins Beat
      • Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman
      • Cedric Maxwell Podcast
      • Celtics Beat
    • podcast
      • Celtics Lab
      • Celtics Postgame Live
      • Dome Theory with Bobby Manning
      • The Garden Report
      • Greg Bedard’s Patriots Podcast
      • Patriots Beat
    • podcast
      • Patriots Postgame Show
      • Patriots Roundtable
      • Poke the Bear
      • Red Sox Beat
      • Winning Plays
      • View All Podcasts
  • About
    • About CLNS
    • Our Sponsors
    • Talent
    • Job Opportunities
    • Join Our Network
    • Advertise With Us
CLNS Media
Home » Gary Washburn: Time For New Voices in Celtics Front Office
NBA

Gary Washburn: Time For New Voices in Celtics Front Office

CLNS MediaBy CLNS Media05/14/2021Updated:08/26/20213 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Share
Facebook Twitter Email

Danny Ainge made attempts to recover from another difficult offseason where the Celtics lost a key contributor in Gordon Hayward and entered the season with a roster exception to replace him. The team eventually added Evan Fournier, a good fit whose entrance got derailed by COVID, then replaced a struggling Moe Wagner with Jabari Parker in hope of a resurgence.

Those moves may pay dividends next year, but neither came close to saving the Celtics this season and in some ways exacerbated the groups demise once Robert Williams III ran into injuries following Daniel Theis’ departure. Boston’s young depth couldn’t step up and the season appears headed for a prompt finish next week.

Gary Washburn took aim at Danny Ainge and Boston’s front office while most look to Brad Stevens following a disappointing regular season that landed the Celtics in in the play-in tournament. Washburn joined Celtics Beat Podcast on CLNS Media to advocate to shake up Boston’s coaching and front office staffs.

Trending
David Ortiz Inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame

“I’m not part of the fire Brad contingent, because I think he’s bringing knives to a gun fight … the Celtics have to start changing their philosophy,” Washburn said. “They have to pad their roster with veterans, they have to get rid of guys they cannot use … Danny has to add some people to his staff, no more Austin and Zarren. You got to break up the band. It was a good run, it can’t be the family affair anymore.”

Washburn pointed out recent Celtics draft misses, including Mattisse Thybulle and Desmond Bane, who Boston selected and traded away. Brandon Clarke went after Grant Williams, with Ainge navigating into position to pick and guarantee money to Carsen Edwards.

Worse, Washburn argued, Boston held onto those players instead of finding veterans and other young players to replace them. Washburn sees rival teams like the Nets and Heat finding unsung talent like Mike James and Duncan Robinson, while investing in veterans like Trevor Ariza and Dewayne Dedmon.

“Get some guys in your organization who know the league, better talent evaluators, and guys who can assess and draft better,” Washburn said. “Stop having this Celtics way thing where you turn your nose up at guys like Ariza and guys who can really help you … the Lakers brought in Ben McLemore … last year they got Markieff Morris … meanwhile the Celtics have Semi Ojeleye, Carsen Edwards, Romeo Langford.”

Washburn noted that the entire 2019 draft class is still here and relied upon with minimal contributions in return. Ainge used the most picks in the NBA between 2016-2020, with various opportunities to consolidate them, to the point where the Celtics had to start trading them away for little return because they don’t have enough roster spots.

Paul Pierce, he argued, is among various names that could enter Boston’s front office and offer different ideas once the dust settles on his departure from ESPN. On both the sideline and in the front office, Washburn wants to see NBA veterans who won that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown can have confidence in and connect with.

“You need good decision makers,” he said. “Some young decisions makers in the front office that don’t have that ‘we only do it this way’ kind of mentality, so you can draft better.”

Subscribe to Celtics Beat Podcast, CLNS Media and Celtics All Access for more C’s content.

Post Views: 1
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email

CLNS Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

CLNS Media Network is your destination for everything sports. With some of the top writers in Boston sports, we keep you up to date with an insider scoop.

Related Posts

Celtics Remain Favorites to Land Kevin Durant as His Trade Demands Intensify

08/08/2022

Celtics Expand Search for Big Man Depth with Two Signings

08/05/2022

Cornbread Maxwell’s Funniest Moments with Celtics

08/03/2022

Remembering Bill Russell w/ Cedric Maxwell

08/01/2022

State Legislators Legalize Sports Betting in Massachusetts – Here’s What it Means:

08/01/2022

NBA Legend Bill Russell Dies at Age of 88

07/31/2022

Comments are closed.

Follow Us
Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Youtube
Featured Videos
Featured Videos

What to Expect from Mac Jones in Year 2

By CLNS Media08/09/2022

USA Today NFL writer and quarterback guru Mark Schofield joins the show to cover everything…

The 5 Defining Trends of Patriots Training Camp

08/08/2022

EXCLUSIVE: Jayson Tatum on Trade Rumors, Bill Russell & More!

08/05/2022

What’s wrong with the Patriots offense, can it be fixed?

08/05/2022
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube TikTok Discord
  • Home
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • View All Podcasts
  • About
  • Privacy Policy

2021 North Station Media. Designed by J&R Marketing.


At North Station Media, we don’t just celebrate diversity, we live it. North Station Media is an equal opportunity employer that commits itself everyday creating the most inclusive environment for all its employees and hiring the best and most qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Cleantalk Pixel