C's ink PJ Brown (bostonherald.com):The Celtics [team stats], their needs still not addressed at backup point guard, made a strong move today to add defense and strength to their frontcourt with the signing of veteran power forward P.J. Brown.
The 38-year-old Brown played for the Chicago Bulls last season before going into semi-retirement. He was also pursued by the Celtics last summer, but expressed a preference to remain near his home in Louisiana. He also declined re-signing with two other possible suitors -- New Orleans and Dallas.
A product of Louisiana Tech, Brown averaged 9.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over his 14-year playing career. He played for the Nets, Heat, Hornets and Bulls.
The 6-foot-11, 239-pound Brown is considered a rugged defender and rebounder, especially at the "4" spot, and should provide the Celtics with yet another accomplished role player.
I guess size does matter ... considering how the troops were getting decimated on the boards at the start of that little five-game West Coast road trip, this signing should bring some much-needed relief in that department (at least until Perkins and "Big Baby" get out of their current funk).
This might not be the free-agent signing that fans were salivating over, as Cassell is still waiting in the wings (boston.com), but adding a little veteran beef to the frontline can't hurt (unless your name is Scott Pollard, ZING).
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