Back at it...

I recently switched up what I do at work, which also meant my schedule has completely changed. Because of this, some things have fallen through the cracks, and unfortunately, theZarbReport was one of those. So, in an effort to get back into this, here are a few random thoughts on the events of the past couple of weeks. Hopefully I can find a good working schedule again for theZarbReport around my actual job.

STARBURY TO BOSTON

I still can't believe this happened. On a talent level, this move should help the Celtics. From what I understand about his contract, the C's can cut Starbury at any point, so he'll have to be on his best behavior so he can win a ring and have a job next year. I guess that is why the Celtics signed him, minimal financial risk while picking up a former two-time all-star.

So far, Marbury hasn't looked like anything special in Celtic Green. That is largely in part because his timing is off (since he hasn't played in forever) and he is playing with a new team. Part of it is also because Boston hasn't been whole in a while, ever since KG got hurt. It's tough to assess the impact of Starbury (and Mikki Moore for that matter) until the end of the season and the playoffs.

This move has the potential to make the Celtics bench dominant, but I am still not sold. Let's see how he fits in with the Boston Three-Party and how he accepts being a backup to both Rajon Rondo and possibly Eddie House. Let's see how he plays defense. In a game of NBA Live, this move would be spectacular, but in real life, there are adjustments, egos, defensive and offensive schemes and sets, all kinds of things that can derail any player, especially one with the history of Starbury. Let's see how Starbury helps the C's come playoff time, you know, when it matters.