Celtics Dancing with DeClercq

July 15, 1997

The Celtics may not have any money to spend, but that unimportant technicality isn't stopping them from making deals.

Pitino Poised to Throw Dough at DeClercq

July 15, 1997

Focusing on their most glaring need, the Celtics are close to signing free agent center Andrew DeClercq to a multiyear contract, a source said.

Pitino will Rotate Schintzius, Battie, DeClercq, and Riley at the 5

January 31, 1999

Pitino will Rotate Schintzius, Battie, DeClercq, and Riley at the 5

   WALTHAM - The Celtics have players with sore toes, sore ankles, and sore wrists. Yesterday they got a player with a very sore nose. So sore, in fact, that it may be broken.

Dwayne Schintzius took an accidental elbow during an afternoon practice at Brandeis. Before leaving for X-rays, Schintzius saw Rick Pitino. The coach was holding out hope that Schintzius's nose was just severely bruised.

DeClercq gets his bearings

February 26, 1999

DeClercq gets his bearings;

   WALTHAM - Andrew DeClercq used to get lost all the time. It was part of his daily routine, which went something like this:

Leave home, armed with maps and compasses.

Get in vehicle.

Get lost.

DeClercq the hero in marathon win over Grizz

DeClercq the hero in marathon win over Grizz

February 18, 1999

   VANCOUVER - At this rate, you're going to get to see the Celtics' games live on "Good Morning America."

Boston and Vancouver dueled into the late British Columbian night last night, matching improbable 3-pointers, dealing with questionable calls and enduring three overtimes before a survivor - the Celtics - finally emerged with a 131-129 victory. The game was won on an old-fashioned 3-point play by, of all people, Andrew DeClercq, who had 7 points in the game.