Isaiah 41:10 - Al Will Strengthen You and Help You: Official 2016-17 Boston Celtics Season Thread
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Thomas has not only broken records this season, he also has managed to average 26.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, and 6.3 apg, more than many big names in the league.
It is clear to many that Isaiah deserves a starting position in the All Star game; however, he may not earn that position just yet. Even though he may not be upgraded to a starter in the All Star game, Thomas has shown MVP potential with his latest performance.
It is without a doubt that Thomas has continued to improve his game after being traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Celtics for a bargain price of Marcus Thornton and a first-round draft pick. As the leader of the Celtics, Thomas plays with his heart and soul, while also taking motivation from the fact that he was the last pick in the draft in 2011.
Thomas continues to make strides in his game, proving any doubters wrong as well as being the Celtics’ most valuable piece.
Isaiah Thomas is the Superstar the Celtics Have Been Searching For
It is clear to many that Isaiah deserves a starting position in the All Star game; however, he may not earn that position just yet. Even though he may not be upgraded to a starter in the All Star game, Thomas has shown MVP potential with his latest performance.
It is without a doubt that Thomas has continued to improve his game after being traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Celtics for a bargain price of Marcus Thornton and a first-round draft pick. As the leader of the Celtics, Thomas plays with his heart and soul, while also taking motivation from the fact that he was the last pick in the draft in 2011.
Thomas continues to make strides in his game, proving any doubters wrong as well as being the Celtics’ most valuable piece.
Isaiah Thomas is the Superstar the Celtics Have Been Searching For
“It’s hard to keep up with him. He’s a tricky little dude. He’s got a lot of ways to score, find the open man if that’s appropriate. He’s just tough to stick with. . . . And he’s very clever with the way that he scores.” -Gregg Popovich
Murphy: The Celtics can back up that Brinks truck for Isaiah Thomas now
Murphy: The Celtics can back up that Brinks truck for Isaiah Thomas now
We're up to No. 6 in the NBA power rankings.
In sum:
"What a way to follow up an Eastern Conference Player of the Week effort. Isaiah Thomas responded by rumbling for 52 points in a win over Miami, including a 29-point fourth quarter, to join Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Sam Jones as the only 50-point scorers in the Celtics' storied history. Those 29 points in the fourth, incidentally, add up to the most prolific quarter Boston has ever seen from one player. Click here, furthermore, for a wonderful summary from our own Chris Forsberg on Boston's 15 flights in December alone. The Celts are tied with the Blazers and Lakers at a league-leading 20 road games already."
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In sum:
"What a way to follow up an Eastern Conference Player of the Week effort. Isaiah Thomas responded by rumbling for 52 points in a win over Miami, including a 29-point fourth quarter, to join Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Sam Jones as the only 50-point scorers in the Celtics' storied history. Those 29 points in the fourth, incidentally, add up to the most prolific quarter Boston has ever seen from one player. Click here, furthermore, for a wonderful summary from our own Chris Forsberg on Boston's 15 flights in December alone. The Celts are tied with the Blazers and Lakers at a league-leading 20 road games already."
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Let's go Celtics
Here's to closing out the 1st half strong :ToastToYou:
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Recca Gatsby
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Does Millsap fit any of Boston’s needs? The answer is a definitive…maybe? While he’s not an elite-level rebounder, he’s a good one. This season he’s averaging 8.2 rebounds per game, and that is in line with his career averages since becoming a full-time starter. He’s also getting those 8.2 RPG this year while playing next to an elite rebounder in Dwight Howard, who could be eating into his numbers just a bit.
How about defense—does Millsap help there? Again, maybe? After playing the last two seasons at an elite level, his defense has slipped a bit, but the Atlanta defense as a whole isn’t as strong as previous years. Millsap doesn’t really block shots, but he has been a solid interior defender who is also good in pick-and-roll coverage. He can’t drop down to defend small forwards like he used to do for long stretches, but he can switch on occasion and hold his own.
Alright, so if we don’t know if he’ll help on the boards or on defense, he must be able to help the offense if Boston wants him, right? This one is far more slanted to the “yes” side of the equation. Millsap is actually averaging the second-most PPG of his career at 17.8. His shooting percentages are down a bit, but he’s not getting the open looks he got the past couple of years. The Hawks offense has changed considerably with the addition of Howard and with Dennis Schroder as the starting point guard. The floor isn’t spaced quite as well, so Millsap isn’t seeing the room he once did. The Celtics’ offensive system actually looks a lot more like that Hawks’ old system than the current Atlanta offense does.
Should the Celtics trade for Paul Millsap?
How about defense—does Millsap help there? Again, maybe? After playing the last two seasons at an elite level, his defense has slipped a bit, but the Atlanta defense as a whole isn’t as strong as previous years. Millsap doesn’t really block shots, but he has been a solid interior defender who is also good in pick-and-roll coverage. He can’t drop down to defend small forwards like he used to do for long stretches, but he can switch on occasion and hold his own.
Alright, so if we don’t know if he’ll help on the boards or on defense, he must be able to help the offense if Boston wants him, right? This one is far more slanted to the “yes” side of the equation. Millsap is actually averaging the second-most PPG of his career at 17.8. His shooting percentages are down a bit, but he’s not getting the open looks he got the past couple of years. The Hawks offense has changed considerably with the addition of Howard and with Dennis Schroder as the starting point guard. The floor isn’t spaced quite as well, so Millsap isn’t seeing the room he once did. The Celtics’ offensive system actually looks a lot more like that Hawks’ old system than the current Atlanta offense does.
Should the Celtics trade for Paul Millsap?
Thomas is fourth in the All-Star voting among guards with 193,297 votes. His backcourt mate Avery Bradley is 10th among guards with 32,822. :Isaiah:
Thomas fourth among guards in All-Star voting
Thomas fourth among guards in All-Star voting
"I’m pretty sure they didn’t think I would be who I am today. Not pretty sure. I know they didn’t. I know.’’
Did current coach Brad Stevens see Bradley’s potential?
"No,’’ answers Bradley.
What about Danny Ainge, the Celtics GM who picked Bradley No. 19 in the 2010 NBA Draft? Didn’t he see what Bradley could become?
"Danny too,’’ says Bradley negatively. "He might say he did. But I think I shocked everybody on a daily basis.’’
Leaning on his elite defense, Celtics' Avery Bradley looking like All-Star in breakout season - NBA.com
Did current coach Brad Stevens see Bradley’s potential?
"No,’’ answers Bradley.
What about Danny Ainge, the Celtics GM who picked Bradley No. 19 in the 2010 NBA Draft? Didn’t he see what Bradley could become?
"Danny too,’’ says Bradley negatively. "He might say he did. But I think I shocked everybody on a daily basis.’’
Leaning on his elite defense, Celtics' Avery Bradley looking like All-Star in breakout season - NBA.com
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
I like the idea of a package around Bradley and any picks but the 2017 Brooklyn pick because butler is an upgrade and that solves the money issue with having to pay both Bradley and Thomas as butler is locked up
