Rozier Highlights

Post #21 » by **darrendaye** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:21 am

cloverleaf wrote:
darrendaye wrote:He's going to be vying for Bradley's job.

No, he's going to be a very good both pure and scoring PG. That's not AB.

Agree, different player offensively. But Rozier is going to be pressuring the ball defensively (still needs work here). Smart's greatest skill is ability to compete defensively 1-4. Both Rozier and Smart need to reach mid-30% from 3. Going to be a beautiful thing to see the drive and kick game become more prominent.

Celts17Pride · Post #22 » by **Celts17Pride** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:24 am

I think Rozier's play is going to make Smart expendable.

Post #23 » by **darrendaye** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:28 am

Celts17Pride wrote:I think Rozier's play is going to make Smart expendable.

I don't see it. Smart is the only guard on the team who you do not need to help/hedge when he is forced to defend the big switching pick and roll.

BannerStatus · Post #24 » by **BannerStatus** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:30 am

I absolutely HATED the pick when it was made and had pretty low expectations for him. I gotta admit, the minutes he played late in the season last year and what I'm seeing now have me mildly optimistic on him. Has a nose for rebounding as a PG which I love and he can really maneuver in the lane. Add Demetrius to the guard mix and around & around the guard carousel goes. Something's gotta give.

DakoBarr · Post #25 » by **DakoBarr** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:39 am

Yeah I think we need to consolidate into something. Love is my choice, though those are complicated circumstances, certainly. Maybe Cleveland will make a deal with the devil, and one of us will come out of the East and challenge the Warriors. I would like to trade mostly some of our quality players (guards) right now, and I think that's something they may be interested in with their super top heavy roster.

Celts17Pride · Post #26 » by **Celts17Pride** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:40 am

darrendaye wrote:
Celts17Pride wrote:I think Rozier's play is going to make Smart expendable.

I don't see it. Smart is the only guard on the team who you do not need to help/hedge when he is forced to defend the big switching pick and roll.

Has to be the right trade. Smart as part of a package for Butler. IT and Rozier as PG, Butler SG, Bradley 6th man.

Celtics are not just going to give Smart away.

Ed Pinkney · Post #27 » by **Ed Pinkney** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 11:54 am

darrendaye wrote:
Celts17Pride wrote:I think Rozier's play is going to make Smart expendable.

I don't see it. Smart is the only guard on the team who you do not need to help/hedge when he is forced to defend the big switching pick and roll.

I do agree with this but are his offensive limitations offset enough by his defensive work? That is going to be the question moving forward if Rozier does continue to develop.

FlatearthZorro · Post #28 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 12:15 pm

ShazamDaShiznt wrote:Oh man, could have been Portis, or Grant

High motor guy, maybe he will learn how to shoot before he gets traded

Rozier already showed he can shoot... I dunno what you're talking about?

Crossy2008 · Post #29 » by **Crossy2008** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 12:32 pm

I really like Rozier, but I don't see him become a great facilitator. He is more of a scorer and a two guard.

Smog · Post #30 » by **Smog** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 12:34 pm

The best-case scenario when he was drafted was something like Eric Bledsoe. He's not as strong as Bledsoe, but it looks like his penetrating game is getting there and so is his shooting. The most encouraging thing is that it looks like he's a worker, i.e. not James Young.

gdagod10 · Post #31 » by **gdagod10** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 12:53 pm

Dude has serious hops and only had one turnover. He seems completely in control and looks like the best player on the floor the past two games.

Ainge is good at drafting scrappy point guards and I think he's done it again. People question whether he'll be a one or a two but I think he'll be interchangeable. He's showed moderate playmaking ability which is what we're gonna need with no ET.

Banks2Pierce · Post #32 » by **Banks2Pierce** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:19 pm

Ed Pinkney wrote:
I do agree with this but are his offensive limitations offset enough by his defensive work? That is going to be the question moving forward if Rozier does continue to develop.

If he just shoots it like he did his rookie year from downtown and combines that with the rest of his game from last year, he's in good shape and an above average starter. Horford's shooting also gives us a little more leeway as far as shooting from other positions.

radcot · Post #33 » by **radcot** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:28 pm

Rozier (and Mickey btw) really started opening eyes at the 2015 Chicago Draft Combine 5 on 5 competition. I was hoping we'd draft him with one of our later picks, but now I'm very happy that Ainge "reached" for him at 16. The kid just keeps showing more and more. His point guard play so far in SL has been better than some people are giving him credit for. True, he's made a few bad passes, but he's also shown impressive composure and floor generalship. He's athletic, can shoot, drive, rebound like a fiend, play good D, and step up in pressure situations. What's not to like?

GregB · Post #34 » by **GregB** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:31 pm

Rosier sure looks ready to take over the 4th guard spot. He's a hard worker.Very Impressed.

CollegeToPros · Post #35 » by **CollegeToPros** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:38 pm

This is the reason I liked the pick. He was a swing for the fences athlete and I see Brown the same way but Brown is on another level athlete.

Rozier showed well in the playoffs in limited time. Love how his shot has developed so quickly. His finishing ability is also MUCH improved. A lot less floaters in the lane and more hard drives to the rim.

Eric Bledsoe is a good comparison.

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famadihana · Post #36 » by **famadihana** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:41 pm

Love watching Rozier rebound. I'm encouraged by his development.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #37 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:44 pm

Bryan Colangelo was in the stands watching the Sixers/Celtics game, and was shown talking to some of his staff. Probably saying "Hey, who the heck is that kid wearing #12 on the Celtics? I like him."

Celts17Pride · Post #38 » by **Celts17Pride** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:52 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Bryan Colangelo was in the stands watching the Sixers/Celtics game, and was shown talking to some of his staff. Probably saying "Hey, who the heck is that kid wearing #12 on the Celtics? I like him."

That would be a shame because I think Rozier is going to have a better career than Smart. I have stated this many times.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #39 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 1:56 pm

Celts17Pride wrote:
CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Bryan Colangelo was in the stands watching the Sixers/Celtics game, and was shown talking to some of his staff. Probably saying "Hey, who the heck is that kid wearing #12 on the Celtics? I like him."

That would be a shame because I think Rozier is going to have a better career than Smart. I have stated this many times.

I agree with this. While he may not have the ability to guard SFs in stints like Marcus can, I think Rozier may be superior to him in every other aspect. Better handles, nicer looking shot, ability to shoot off the dribble, better penetrator, quickness. I have no qualms in seeing Smart go to Philly for Noel.

ConstableGeneva · Post #40 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Wed Jul 6, 2016 9:17 pm

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