Vakeaton Quamar Wafer inks deal with Celtics

Vakeaton, commonly known as Von, has signed a 1 year deal worth the minimum with Boston. Wafer, who played last season overseas in Greece, will come off the bench behind Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. He will replace the role of Tony Allen, who signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he's not as defensive minded as Allen, he might be just as athletic and is a better scorer. Coming off the bench for the Rockets in 2009 (where he averaged 9 points and shot 39% from 3), Wafer had a knack for throwing down thunderous dunks, hitting 3's, and getting the crowd pumped up.

This signing also means the end of Michael Finley in Boston, who was a defensive liability off the bench and barely saw the court in the playoffs. Remember in the first quarter of game 1 of the Finals when Jordan Farmar, yes Jordan Farmar, blew right by him for a layup? With Paul Pierce and Ray Allen getting older, the Celtics needed a competent scorer off the bench. As of now, their depth chart looks like this:

PG - Rajon Rondo, Nate Robinson
SG - Ray Allen, Von Wafer
SF - Paul Pierce, Marquis Daniels
PF - Kevin Garnett, Glen Davis
C - Jermaine O'Neal, Kendrick Perkins (injured)

With Kendrick Perkins expected to miss the majority of the season after tearing up his knee, the Celtics are also rumored to be after Shaq. If Boston can somehow land Shaq, they will have great front court depth and have a legit shot at getting back to the finals for a second straight year. While Boston's biggest off season move was retaining coach Doc Rivers, one cannot overlook the signing of "The Dutch Cookie".

Wafer via Twitter:

"Thank u god thank u so so so so much ur so good to me yes thank u mr ainge thank u coach rivers thank u thank u thank thank u all

I'm so greatful god has thought me alot and I was payin attention I'm so so so happy rt now I'm so thankful y'all jus don't understand"