Here is the current 2011-12 Boston Celtics Lineup. From the original rosters only Gerald Green, Gilbert Arenas and Wayne Simien remain.
Matthias Carter played Power Forward and backup Center during the years when Shaquille O'Neal played in the paint for Boston. But since Shaq's retirement, Carter has had to step up and try to fill the role and has proven himself as a competent starting Center for the Celtics.
Anthony Rishon's career took a turn for the better when he left the LA Clippers in 2008 and was one of the runners for Sixth Man of the Year honors, also managing to start 7 games ahead of the then preferred championship vetern Wally Szczerbiak at SF. Trained up to the Ins.Scr.FSS. Rishon was moved to Power Forward and a starting lineup place came shortly after. Anthony was also part of the 2010/11 All Star Game and played a major role in the Celtics championship season.
Gerald Green has emerged as one of the most intimidating talents in the entire league with the Celtics after the training staff worked solidly with the SG/SF for the past 7 years on his Offensive and Athletic game. Surpassing Gilbert Arenas as the team leader in Points Per Game for the first time last season, much of the Celtics championship aspirations are upon Gerald's shoulders. Gerald has also appeared in the last two All Star Games and was Finals MVP for last season's championship winning team.
Elden Oxford has been a Celtics product since being drafted in the second round in 2006, but after a slow start to his career he has begun to put up some promising numbers for the Celtics as a starting Shooting Guard with Out.Scr.FSS. to help him out.
Gilbert Arenas joined the Celtics early in 2006 when new GM and Head Coach, Shing, controversially shipped Boston legend Paul Pierce to Washington in exchange for the then 6 year veteran Point Guard. It would appear, however, that this might've been one of the finest trade decisions made in Celtics history as Gilbert went on to garner three MVP awards in the 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2009/10 seasons and five straight Defensive Player of the Year awards from 2006/07 onwards. Gilbert has started for the Eastern All Stars every year he's been with the Celtics and won finals MVP two out of the four times Boston has made it to the finals.
2005/06 Lineup Changes: Paul Pierce & Sebastian Telfair to Washington Wizards in exchange for Gilbert Arenas & Caron Butler.
2006/07 Lineup Changes: Raef Lafrentz, Al Jefferson and Caron Butler to Miami Heat in exchange for Shaquille O'Neal & Wayne Simien. Jonathan Barrett drafted.
2008/09 Lineup Changes: Tony Allen to New Orleans Hornets in exchanged for Matthias Carter.
2009/10 Lineup Changes: Shaquille O'Neal retires, jersey retired to rafters. Anthony Rishon comes into lineup.
2010/11 Lineup Changes: Wally Szczerbiak retires, jersey retired to rafters. Gerald Green moves to SF and Elden Oxford comes into lineup at SG.
Season Length: 29 Games
Sim Quarter Length: 12 Minutes
Playoff Length: 3-3-3-3
Simulation Injuries: On
Fantasy Draft: No
Simulation Type: Intervention
Salary Cap: Normal
