The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire the Washington Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart to Memphis

[CarltonJunior]

Last time I saw KP play meaningful basketball was the bubble, he played well but was still too soft for what the Mavs needed.

Not sure how that translates here

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Last time I saw KP play meaningful basketball was the bubble, he played well but was still too soft for what the Mavs needed.

Not sure how that translates here

You'd think he'd be a third option at best. Doubt he's coming to be a 1/2

 

[GoldenGlove]

Kristaps Porzingis stats from his career-best season:

Points Allowed Per Pick-and-Roll
1. Anthony Davis (0.91)
2. Steven Adams (0.92)
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (0.92)
4. Kristaps Porzingis (0.93)
5. Walker Kessler (0.93)

One of the best drop P&R defenders in the NBA. And on offense:

Top Post Scorers
1. Kristaps Porzingis (1.29)
2. Nikola Jokic (1.26)
3. Luka Doncic (1.15)
4. Joel Embiid (1.11)
5. Pascal Siakam (1.11)

Finally figured out how to score from the post. And from the perimeter attacking closeouts.

Points Per Closeout
1. Kawhi Leonard (1.32)
2. Brandon Ingram (1.26)
3. Luka Doncic (1.25)
4. Harrison Barnes (1.24)
5. Kristaps Porzingis (1.23)

These are all via @SecondSpectrum.

So KP shoots 40% on spot up 3s, kills defenses when he attacks closes out, can now post up with efficiency, and he’s a good defender. Health will always be a concern but he just had his best season of his career. This could be his prime.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Why are people acting like KP can't play some D? Yeah he's a tall cac so it's unusual but he can play some defense

 

[mastermind]

Looks like he’s going a full rebuild without overplaying his hand, he’s doing a good job actually

As long as we can use these picks to move up in this draft, or a future one, I am good.

Wizards need a rebuild and need to get right. KP is damn good, but we not winning wit him making 40 million a year.

 

[CarltonJunior]

You'd think he'd be a third option at best. Doubt he's coming to be a 1/2

Well obviously, but how good a third option is the question

Is he kevin love or chris bosh in this role

 

[nieman]

They still need a PG

 

[Trapperman Dave]

Brogdon would be incredible for LA if healthy

That’s a big if but it’s a better risk to take since he’s younger than cp3

 

[Jplaya2023]

I would have included smart not brogdon

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

I would have included smart not brogdon

Maybe they wanted Brogdon over Smart? Or maybe the Celts just prefer to have the two better defensive guards (Smart/White)

 

[CarltonJunior]

They still need a PG

I don't think it'll be that hard to get one, the question is what quality of PG youll get

Lowry seems like he'll be available but he seems super washed to me

 

[CarltonJunior]

Why are people acting like KP can't play some D? Yeah he's a tall cac so it's unusual but he can play some defense

In the playoffs he was a 15+ rebound getter too in dallas

 

[levitate]

This would be big news like 8 years ago.

 

[UpAndComing]

Brogdon was very good for the C's but White was even better especially in the playoffs and Brogdon is more injury prone than White.

@SchoolboyC @GOAT @UpAndComing @KevJ @Arcavian etc

Damn I'm out of the loop, who got traded for the Celtics? Lol

I'm gonna miss Brogdon though. I think he would have had more of an impact if he played on the ball primarily. But he was not able to with the log jam at the guard position

 

[UpAndComing]

Brogdon just won 6th Man of the Year but he sucks.

I'm gonna miss Brogdon

For the love of God, Why not just trade Marcus Smart?