The concept has been kicked around so often that it has taken on a life of its own. The search for the Great Third Scorer is a multi-chaptered book that seems to run longer than ``War and Peace.''

But the idea that the GTS will be embodied in just one Celtic is off point.

The Great Third Scorer is a misnomer of sorts, for if the C's work their offense properly, he can be Anyone Who Isn't Paul Pierce or Antoine Walker on any given trip to the offensive end of the floor.