Isaiah 41:10 - Al Will Strengthen You and Help You: Official 2016-17 Boston Celtics Season Thread
- Thread starter William F. Russell
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Definitely not one of our better starts of the season
Bernie Madoff
Banned
Tide Run This
Veteran
But but he's better than AB
I went to bed at halftime. I've never seen them look so out of sync.
Why does Marcus Smart think he's Iverson or some shyt? I've never seen such an offensively challenged player shoot with so much confidence.
Why does Marcus Smart think he's Iverson or some shyt? I've never seen such an offensively challenged player shoot with so much confidence.
Recca Gatsby
LWO
YOU FUKKIN FAKKITS CANT DO SHYT RIGHT
William Heavy
All Star
No one is hyping up Marcus Smart. He is what he is. A very good defender, can play both guard positions and sometimes the 3, can create for others, and is a terrible shooter. But people want to make this a Marcus vs Avery deal. Avery is what he is also. A very good defender who is undersized, can play one position, is a good shooter, can't create his own shot consistently, can't play pg, and can't stay healthy. To me they are BOTH backup players in this league. It's just that one is going to demand a shyt ton of money (Bradley) that will limit our ability to sign a quality big man, and another one could be had for much cheaper and play more than one position. Marcus needs to play within himself and know his role. Play good d, get others involved, stop shooting 3 pointers, drive to the bucket or post up more, take mid range jumpers when guys get double teamed. He could be the ultimate glue guy, but sometimes he takes too many fukken shots.
I am glad we are ahead of schedule in the rebuilding process, but we are still flawed and are not championship contenders unless the stars align perfectly. We are desperate for interior defense and rebounding. We are not one player away, but maybe 2. My dream scenario would be getting Fultz, a guy who can score in every way, and can create for others. Have Jaylen improve and mature so he can play more minutes. And sign or trade for a quality big who can rebound and block shots. We need at least one more guy who can create his own shot without completely gutting our team in a trade. Getting that first pick would be ideal but it's no guarantee.
I know Horford gets flack for not being a great rebounder, but fukk it I like him on our team. He does the little things to help a team. We need an enforcer next to him too compliment his game. Some will say we overpaid for him, but we have to overpay for players. We don't have the luxury of being in LA, Florida, or Texas. Top free agents don't sign with us. Al is the first player who is still in his prime sign with us. In the past we've gotten guys way past their prime (Dominique, Payton, Shaq, etc.).
I am glad we are ahead of schedule in the rebuilding process, but we are still flawed and are not championship contenders unless the stars align perfectly. We are desperate for interior defense and rebounding. We are not one player away, but maybe 2. My dream scenario would be getting Fultz, a guy who can score in every way, and can create for others. Have Jaylen improve and mature so he can play more minutes. And sign or trade for a quality big who can rebound and block shots. We need at least one more guy who can create his own shot without completely gutting our team in a trade. Getting that first pick would be ideal but it's no guarantee.
I know Horford gets flack for not being a great rebounder, but fukk it I like him on our team. He does the little things to help a team. We need an enforcer next to him too compliment his game. Some will say we overpaid for him, but we have to overpay for players. We don't have the luxury of being in LA, Florida, or Texas. Top free agents don't sign with us. Al is the first player who is still in his prime sign with us. In the past we've gotten guys way past their prime (Dominique, Payton, Shaq, etc.).
daboywonder2002
Superstar
What free agent splashes have the heat, magic or lakers had?? Money talks location doesn't
William Heavy
All Star
Lakers: Shaq
Heat: Lebron, Bosh
Magic: T-mac, Grant Hill
Sure some of those signings happened years ago, and Hill and T-Mac had shyt luck health wise. But the point I'm making is, the Celtics have never been a prime free agent location. We might as well be Utah, or Milwaukee, so we have to overspend. We have to trade and draft well to be successful. If we build a good core then maybe we can attract top free agents.
William Heavy
All Star
Al not is prime..These are his declining years.
Oh and the Nets lost
30 years old is prime enough for me compared to 38 year old Shaq and 35 year old Nique.
Besides, his contract is only 4 years long. Nets losing eases my pain a little. I'm sitting here watching Fultz highlights on yt. Please basketball gods at least give us a top 3 pick.
