It's frustrating too because Avery's value should be at it's highest ever (he still is a first team All-Defense player) and he demonstrated his improved offense earlier this season.
We'll see what Danny decides but things will be shaken up.
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It's frustrating too because Avery's value should be at it's highest ever (he still is a first team All-Defense player) and he demonstrated his improved offense earlier this season.
We'll see what Danny decides but things will be shaken up.
"Boston’s success is fueled in large part because of the steady play of those around Thomas, something that was on display in Thursday night’s 120-111 win over Portland.
Thomas had a game-high 34 points, but Marcus Smart filled the stat sheet in several categories while filling in for Jae Crowder (family emergency), who was not with the team.
Boston (34-19) also got a strong game from its second unit, led by a near double-double from Kelly Olynyk (13 points, 7 rebounds)."
Stars, studs and duds: A number of Celtics embrace opportunity
Thomas had a game-high 34 points, but Marcus Smart filled the stat sheet in several categories while filling in for Jae Crowder (family emergency), who was not with the team.
Boston (34-19) also got a strong game from its second unit, led by a near double-double from Kelly Olynyk (13 points, 7 rebounds)."
Stars, studs and duds: A number of Celtics embrace opportunity
Before the season, Brown told reporters that he was ready to "rip someone's head off," which sounded amusing in part because he is a generally thoughtful, soft spoken guy. But as it turns out, Brown might actually be ready to decapitate an opponent -- he is hyper-aggressive seeking out contact, and as his skill set progresses, his strength will allow him to continue to find ways to finish through it.
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics rookie, displaying 'mean-spirited' post game in starting lineup
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics rookie, displaying 'mean-spirited' post game in starting lineup
Nah man I should have gotten tickets. Could have been my last time seeing Paul Pierce play live.
"The NBA recently added "hustle stats" to its tracking database. Thumb through and you'll see Smart's name everywhere. He's the Celtics' leader in total loose balls recovered (48) and deflections (143). He leads Boston in contested 3-point shots (162) and, among the team's guards, he is tops in contested shots overall (319)....Smart's base stat line won't turn heads -- 10.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals over 30.8 minutes per game -- but he's made tremendous strides as a point guard and has given the Celtics exactly the ball-handling bench-presence they so desperately needed when Evan Turner cashed in with the Blazers last summer."
Marcus Smart more valuable than you think to Celtics
Marcus Smart more valuable than you think to Celtics
Apparently our top 5 trade assets are:
5. Marcus Smart
4. Jae Crowder
3. #3 2018 Nets pick
2. Jaylen Brown
1. #1 2017 Nets pick
Boston Celtics Top Five Trade Assets
5. Marcus Smart
4. Jae Crowder
3. #3 2018 Nets pick
2. Jaylen Brown
1. #1 2017 Nets pick
Boston Celtics Top Five Trade Assets
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Hopefully we make a statement against the Jazz tonight.
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
Well it's not like he wanted to be injured
But I think he certainly has more individual trade value than all of those players/picks listed except for the #1 Nets pick in this draft (when healthy).
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
Well it's not like he wanted to be injured
But I think he certainly has more individual trade value than all of those players/picks listed except for the #1 Nets pick in this draft (when healthy).
Between him smart and crowder?
It's crowder to me, he's signed 3 more years at 7 million a year which is one of the five best contracts in the league... perfect 3 and d guy
Wish Bradley was an inch taller
Definitely don't think Smart has more value than Bradley
A guy who can give you elite defense, give you 16-18 PPG while hitting the 3 at a 40% clip, crash the boards and is still only 26 would be extremely valued in the league
And he missed a combined 11 games in the previous two seasons, he's had one nagging injury this season
Yeah but, contract aside, Bradley is simply the better player.
Nice move to the basket by Green
Kang Deezy
Overall Nice Guy
I like smart better for the long haul tho
I'm excited to see smart and Bradley together since smart has made a big leap as a playmaker while Bradley been out along with their defense
