Darth Celtic wrote:Prokorov wrote:RHODEY wrote:Funny how the BSPN analysts couldn't see this coming .No interior defense... You lose Morris, Horford, and Baynes, replace that with Kanter and what did they expect?Instead of talking about the Celts being a top 4 Eastern team and whether Kemba could replace Kyrie , they needed to be asking if they can even make the playoffs as a "donut" team.
It has been extremely under reported exactly what they lost outside of Kyrie....
-They had 3 bigs who could defend, and in horfords case at an extremely high level (Horford, morris, baynes).
-Those 3 bigs also stretched the floor. Morris and Horford are 2 guys you can space the floor with without going small.
-They lost NBA calibur depth. Maybe a young guy steps up, but right now they really only go 7 deep with nba players. and when we talk about depth, its not just the bench playing well, its having nba level players to step in and start when injuries happen
Another all star take. Can't hide.
Early returns look good. but the first 2 weeks of an nba season are a small sample size and typically the most variable. I will say that they missed brown and were able to sustain a high level play, which helps speak to criticisms on depth.
I still think depth and front court are concerns, although with Kanter out they may have realized going small at the 5 or going D over offense there benefits them and Kanter remains a cheerleader.
no one is hiding. and i didnt start this thread... i was also the one who said that basing anything on the opening night philly game is riddiculous.
you hurt my feelings
