Celtics 2023-24, Season Thread

MagicBagley18 · Post #121 » by **MagicBagley18** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:23 pm

Another season at minimum away from anything happening with Luka. Likely 2 and that’s if he just asks out. Long way to go imo.

sam_I_am · Post #122 » by **sam_I_am** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:20 pm

robbie84 wrote:If Jaylen does want to leave, but wants the bag before going...we have a serious shot at trading for Luka Doncic.
And that's if we aren't already planning a package for Luka based around Jaylen.

I'd probably rather keep Jaylen if he really wants to be here, but if he doesn't wanna be here, there wouldn't be many better trade options for the Mavs.

I think the best outcome for Celtics is for JB not to get all-NBA but to still extend him at 150% of current salary if rumored CBA provision happens. That way they can extend him to near supermax money and not be stuck keeping him at 35% of cap. Also, they wouldn’t have to wait a year to trade him if say Luka becomes available. The worst outcome is that he doesn’t get all-NBA and CBA doesn’t change and he becomes free agent. The Cs might feel pressured to trade him and they likely get a lousy return like the Sox got with Betts.

ConstableGeneva · Post #123 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:55 pm

Cs need 5-2 in their last 7 games to secure best franchise record since 2008-09, best in Brad era, and 3rd best since Bird era.

fallguy · Post #124 » by **fallguy** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:06 pm

Mfiondu Kabengele has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 20 through Saturday, March 25.

Kabengele averaged 27 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Maine Celtics.

Kabengele is a Two-Way contract with the Boston Celtics.

playa-hater · Post #125 » by **playa-hater** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:05 pm

fallguy wrote:Mfiondu Kabengele has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 20 through Saturday, March 25.

Kabengele averaged 27 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Maine Celtics.

Kabengele is a Two-Way contract with the Boston Celtics.

Last summer/preseason I had hopes for Kabe.. But after watching him closely against the NBA regulars, he just appeared to be so much smaller and undersized. And though RW is listed about the same height I don't get that same feel. RW looks and plays Big..

Kaben seems to be a genuine nice guy and I hope he sticks in the NBA. Just don't believe the is our long term answer anymore. At least not for a team trying to replace Al or RW with.

fallguy · Post #126 » by **fallguy** » Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:33 pm

playa-hater wrote:
fallguy wrote:Mfiondu Kabengele has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 20 through Saturday, March 25.

Kabengele averaged 27 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Maine Celtics.

Kabengele is a Two-Way contract with the Boston Celtics.

Last summer/preseason I had hopes for Kabe.. But after watching him closely against the NBA regulars, he just appeared to be so much smaller and undersized. And though RW is listed about the same height I don't get that same feel. RW looks and plays Big..

Kaben seems to be a genuine nice guy and I hope he sticks in the NBA. Just don't believe the is our long term answer anymore. At least not for a team trying to replace Al or RW with.

I still think he can play - in pretty much the same role he had in summer league. Assuming he can defend enough. But we're probably not in a position to offer him developmental minutes in real games so I'm guessing he'll move on.

ConstableGeneva · Post #127 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:39 pm

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ConstableGeneva · Post #128 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:56 pm

Way to pile on, Steve.

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Fencer reregistered · Post #129 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:56 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:^^ Jaylen (agrees to re-sign) joining Kyrie (re-signed) and Mark Cuban in Texas would be an interesting turn of events.

Cuban might be able to teach Jaylen something about business opportunities and personal PR.

ballup · Post #130 » by **ballup** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:54 pm

Scratch my previous idea of the need of another energizer. This team needs its 4 leaders to step up in sparking the flame under the team.

The Jays are laid back, but they're the best players. They have to lead by example and push their teammates, even if they have to take turns.

And where is Smart this year? He's supposed to be Mr. Hustle, Mr. Winning Plays, the orchestrator. Guys need to get in line and Smart hasn't steered them enough.

The expectations placed upon Joe are massive for a rookie coach, but he's also responsible for getting these guys going.

Feel like this has been an issue with this Jays era. They don't consistently psych themselves to be hungry and instead act as if they've been there. This past game was only a sample of this ongoing habit

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Post #131 » by **Feed Your Head** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:06 pm

Celtics points per possession allowed in isolation this season, and their percentile. Of the main rotation players.

Tatum- 0.72 PPP, 87th percentile.
Rob- 0.75 PPP, 84th percentile.
Hauser- 0.93 PPP, 52nd percentile.
White- 0.96 PPP, 44th percentile.
Al- 0.98 PPP, 40th percentile.
Grant- 0.98, 40th percentile.
Smart- 1.11 PPP, 19th percentile.
Brogdon- 1.15 PPP, 14th percentile.
Jaylen- 1.16 PPP, 12th percentile.

Post #132 » by **Feed Your Head** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:48 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #133 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:08 pm

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Post #134 » by **Parliament10** » Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:28 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #135 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 2:20 pm

The Celtics are only 14-10 against the East top 8 teams but 7 of the losses (0-7) are in OT lol. Weird ass team.

zoyathedestroya · Post #136 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Apr 3, 2023 5:41 am

Celtics are 0.7 points per 100 possessions away from having the #1 defense. Not gonna happen since Cavs last 3 games are ORL (2x) and CHA but it’s still impressive considering they missed their all-defense center for 45 games, the reigning DPOY for 18, and three of their other starters for 35 more.

ConstableGeneva · Post #137 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Mon Apr 3, 2023 3:22 pm

This the shirt for the playoff run?

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Post #138 » by **bisme37** » Mon Apr 3, 2023 3:29 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:This the shirt for the playoff run?

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zoyathedestroya · Post #139 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Apr 3, 2023 8:22 pm

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Smart2Nesmith43 · Post #140 » by **Smart2Nesmith43** » Mon Apr 3, 2023 8:50 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:

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This part stands out:

John Schuhmann wrote:They’re the only team that ranks in the top five on both ends of the floor, and they’re even in the top five on both ends (fifth offensively, second defensively) if you take away their 18-4 start to the season.

Just imagine if the Celtics were consistent, Tatum wasn't soft, Smart fixed his shot selection, Mazzulla could coach, Brown was a better playmaker, Horford wasn't sitting out back to back, Timelord was actually playing occasionally...