The Celtics have finished off their roster with a nod to their past by reaching agreement with free agent guard Delonte West, the team announced.

West played three seasons with the Celtics, averaging 12.2 points in 2006-07, his final season with the team. He was then traded to Seattle in a draft-day deal that yielded Ray Allen and Glen Davis. West was subsequently moved to Cleveland in a mid-season deal where he spent the next two and a half seasons.

In 2008-09, West started 64 games with the Cavs, but he was involved in an incident just prior to the start of last season where he was arrested on weapons charges during a traffic stop. West, who has said that he suffers from bi-polar disorder, pleaded guilty in July to weapons charges and was sentenced to eight-month home detention, probation and psychological counseling. The terms of the sentence allow him to travel for away games.

In August the NBA announced that he will be suspended for the first 10 games of the upcoming season.

On the court, this has a chance to a solid fit for the Celtics. While visions of Portland’s Rudy Fernandez may have danced through fans heads, West offers a versatile guard who can handle the ball and defend multiple positions. West is also a decent shooter, although his 3-point percentage took a tumble to 32 percent last season.

With West’s arrival the Celtics now have 15 players under contract and two more on non-guaranteed deals, meaning that the roster is essentially set barring a trade. The key thing to note is the flexibility players like West, Von Wafer and Marquis Daniels offer. This is how it looks:

PG: Rajon Rondo, Nate Robinson, Avery Bradley, Oliver Lafayette (non-guaranteed)

SG: Ray Allen, Delonte West, Von Wafer

SF: Paul Pierce, Marquis Daniels, Luke Harangody

PF: Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis, Tony Gaffney (non-guaranteed)

C: Kendrick Perkins, Shaquille O’Neal, Jermaine O’Neal, Semih Erden

3 Comments for “C’s bring back Delonte”

1. Tman Says:
   September 1st, 2010 at 5:12 pm

   Lets see, Celts resign a guy who’s bipolar, has a history of failing to take his meds, who’s behavior while a Celtic exasperated management the first time; and, who’s judgment/decision-making process is so skewed that while speeding on a motorcycle with a Ruger .357 magnum handgun in his pocket, a Baretta 9mm handgun in his pant leg and a Remington 870 shotgun in a guitar case strapped to his back, decided to cut off a police officer. AND, now Lebron James has a motive for revenge second only to the Count of Monte Cristo.

2. D West baby! Says:
   September 1st, 2010 at 5:25 pm

   Perfect fit.. He banged Lebron’s mom. The city of Boston will build a statue for this man. Fan favorite. And down with Lebron!

3. Jesse Says:
   September 1st, 2010 at 7:17 pm

   YES! West banged Lebron’s mom in the locker room before a game!
   Too bad he won’t be active for the Heat-Celtics opener, but at least Mama James’ booty call will be in the house!

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