It's Dame Time!

[paulpressey25]

Simmons has been dreading the idea that the Celtics might have already missed their title window, which to his credit, he's noted that he doesn't think they beat us in 2022 without the Middleton injury. I think the cope is just an extension of that panic. I mean, we all remember the 2017 offseason hype right? Boston really might be on the verge of wasting one of the biggest collection of assets/talent in recent memory if they don't get a single championship out of these next couple years. Kyrie, Gordon Hayward, Al Horford, Tatum, Brown, Smart, plus all the draft assets in the world, and only one Finals appearance to show for it in 6-years.

They may be remembered as the 1980’s Milwaukee Bucks. Although C’s did make the Finals. Great players but never a superstar great enough.

[MiltownHawkeye]

So I understand Lillard isn't Steve Nash or CP3 or anything in this department, but who was the last Bucks starting PG to be as good as him as a passer and floor general?

Jennings? Sessions? Cassell?

Rookie TJ Ford do we think?

Idk if Cassell was ever as good of a passer though your definition of floor general may vary.

Jennings much less Sessions were more fools gold than true PG's you could count on.

Yeah I dont know how to separate Jennings being pretty bad at actually running an offense due to his penchant for terrible shots from the fact he had solid vision, passing, and ball security when he actually got his head out of his ass. Either way its been an extremely long time we had an actual starting PG on this team.

[paulpressey25]

Again props to the ownership group. They're spending money like we're the Dodgers. And this market is not generating anything close to the revenue needed to cover the luxury tax bill.

Maybe they can buy the Brewers next.

[JimmyTheKid]

So, who else is going to the rally on Saturday?

Not planning on it, as pep rallies aren't really my thing, but if one of your loose lips a** kids ends up breaking the news to either one of my sons at elementary school today... I may be forced to go.

[JimmyTheKid]

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[Ayt]

Idk if yall have listened to the latest Simmons pod with Ben Thompson on the Dame trade but my god is he huffing some premium Celtics copium, even by his standards. Happy to report that Ben talked his **** (as he should) and didn’t let Bill get away with all of it lol.

I can't even listen to that dunce.

[emunney]

Again props to the ownership group. They're spending money like we're the Dodgers. And this market is not generating anything close to the revenue needed to cover the luxury tax bill.

Maybe they can buy the Brewers next.

Since I bitched about them not signing PJ, just have to say, it sucks how cheap they are and always will be, my opinions never change

[HKPackFan]

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Notice how the players are either in shock/worried or crying foul over the trade vs the media playing spin doctors.... Because the media members don't have to face the new milwaukee bucks

[Shaffty]

So I understand Lillard isn't Steve Nash or CP3 or anything in this department, but who was the last Bucks starting PG to be as good as him as a passer and floor general?

Jennings? Sessions? Cassell?

Oscar Robinson

[tedbrogen]

I think, at the end of the day, our ball handling is wayyyyy better. Jrue was decent but wasn't really dangerous nor demanded much attention so that made Giannis more valuable to bring the ball up - even out of control half the time. Khris is a threat as he brings the ball up but has no speed. But Dame is under control all the time, still very fast and dangerous from anywhere inside of half court. This is going to be like a video game this year. I hope our coaching and team chemistry is solid

Agreed. I didn't trust Jrue offensively in any way in a late-game situation. Really no more than I trusted Bledsoe. Decision-making, ball handling, FT shooting, all of it.

And honestly, even though the Valley Oop will likely go down as my all-time favorite play, Jrue never should've made that pass. I love that it happened, but that was an irresponsible PG decision.

At the time I WANTED Jrue to make that pass. No chance he sinks both free throws.

[Shaffty]

So, who else is going to the rally on Saturday?

Not planning on it, as pep rallies aren't really my thing, but if one of your loose lips a** kids ends up breaking the news to either one of my sons at elementary school today... I may be forced to go.

take them to this man. Its a big moment we need to treat it as such

[SirChurros]

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I really like MPJ and wish he would have fallen to us in that draft.

[MVP2110]

Again props to the ownership group. They're spending money like we're the Dodgers. And this market is not generating anything close to the revenue needed to cover the luxury tax bill.

Maybe they can buy the Brewers next.

The Bucks have to have a top 5% ownership group across sports. Ever since LED bought the team they've been much more well run, the spend basically everything they can to win, it's incredible. Bucks fans should feel extremely lucky

[engelmartin]

I think the big question no one is asking is whether Dame is better than Kyrie.

[buckboy]

Giannis said Dame was a better player than him.

No, Dame said that about Giannis.

"You're the best!"

"No, you're the best!"

"No, you're the best."

"No, you."

At any point did either one call the other Schmoopy?

[ajb905]

"8675309". Some of you will get this

[RogerMurdock]

I might've skipped a couple pages in this thread, so apologies if already posted:

Watch on YouTube

[buckboy]

I remember the days when I'd show up on the first day of Summer Fest just to attend the mini pep-rallies the Bucks would hold for guys like DJ Wilson and John Henson. Fan appreciation day 2006 when our big offseason acquisition was Charlie Villanueva and they teased a big reveal only for it to be the *wet fart noise* burgundy red jerseys? Man was I unnecessarily hyped for that team.

And now we're calling a welcome rally for a HoF player and Top-10ish guy still in his prime "weird"? Lol, c'mon guys. This is a big deal. Get hyped.

Meh.

I can see I'm early in the minority so I'm off to yell at a cloud.

Edit: I know for a fact at least 2 of my daughters will be attending this.

[ReddRum]

I think the big question no one is asking is whether Dame is better than Kyrie.

If this is a legitimate question then yes Dame is better, by quite a bit imo

[buckboy]

When John Horst is conversing with his newly-acquired superstar that is something I call Lill Communication.

Can I use this? Is it a big deal if I do?