Durant

[truth18]

I just have a feeling KD would like his chances in the Eastern Conference once Lebron declines a bit more.

So you think his chances in the West against Curry/Thompson/Green, Spurs collective, Clippers trio and the young Blazers with Lillard/McCollum is easier than literally just LeBron and the Cavs in the East?

Idk about that...

Read what I said **** I said I like his chances in the east better lol

For real. It's like people don't actually read the thread lol.

[Orlwillbeback]

I just have a feeling KD would like his chances in the Eastern Conference once Lebron declines a bit more.

I still kind of figure he goes back to OKC for one last crack at it with Russell Westbrook. They came pretty close last season.

I just have a feeling KD would like his chances in the Eastern Conference once Lebron declines a bit more.

So you think his chances in the West against Curry/Thompson/Green, Spurs collective, Clippers trio and the young Blazers with Lillard/McCollum is easier than literally just LeBron and the Cavs in the East?

Idk about that...

What are you two talking about? He said he thinks KD is signing with us two posts before that. He's giving it as a reason.

Best of luck to Orlando, man!!!!!!!

Thanks bro, we are still going for that 8th seed championship and I can almost taste it this year

[Froob]

Way to go congrats bud.

Had to remind myself when i first woke up this morning that it wasn't a dream that the Celtics signed Al Horford and that there is a case of Focal Banger in the fridge.

Congrats to you and your wife DDB.

I'm daydrinking in New Orleans today. Wish me luck.

Hitting up the ole bourbon street? I couldn't stand the smell during the day haha.

[pinoyceltic]

It's f****n 1:30 AM here in my city, and here I am wide awake and waiting for the news. No way I'm sleeping this ride out.

Dude I hear **** is crazy in the Philippines right now. Let us know if you need us to come get you, lol. Keep your head up.

Thanks, lad! Manila is crazy, but this **** is level 9999999 crazy!

Seriously, we better get him or else am gonna go bat-****-ramsay-bolton crazy if we won't!

[Bohemian]

eh..is everybody ready???? I feel this will be the start of a new era in Celtics basketball.

I FEEL it in my bones: KD is choosing us.

[jordb2k7]

Just curious what you guys think might happen if we sign Durant. I know this is cart before the horse but I think we would need more bigs still. If I'm not mistaken wouldn't it be possible with a little maneuvering to resign sully? I've not been a big fan of his but it might be something to consider for more depth but also a contract that could be used to help match contracts down the road. That's kind of the issue with trades for us right now IT, Crowder, Bradley are part of the core but also our highest contracts (besides horford). Other than that we have a bunch of young guys on rookie scale contracts. Just made me think if we somehow get lucky and pull this off that we should consider bringing Sully back.

Again I haven't been a fan of his, but not sure what else we can get that would be similar without cap room. Even if we signed and traded him somewhere that would be fine too. I want us to continue to be able to grow this team if we get Durant and having Sully back might surprisingly help more than I thought it would.

[Writebloc]

Way to go congrats bud.

Had to remind myself when i first woke up this morning that it wasn't a dream that the Celtics signed Al Horford and that there is a case of Focal Banger in the fridge.

Congrats to you and your wife DDB.

I'm daydrinking in New Orleans today. Wish me luck.

Don't get rolled up on!

[Froob]

eh..is everybody ready???? I feel this will be the start of a new era in Celtics basketball.

I FEEL it in my bones: KD is choosing us.

I want to see an Ainge KG moment "They said we had nothing but ham n eggers and now we back ANYTHINGGGGG IS POSSIBBLEE!!!!!"

[Fidel Sarcasmo]

Had to remind myself when i first woke up this morning that it wasn't a dream that the Celtics signed Al Horford and that there is a case of Focal Banger in the fridge.

Congrats to you and your wife DDB.

I'm daydrinking in New Orleans today. Wish me luck.

Hitting up the ole bourbon street? I couldn't stand the smell during the day haha.

The day smell was awful. Remember those soap trucks just to mask the smell?

[DK-All Day]

Just curious what you guys think might happen if we sign Durant. I know this is cart before the horse but I think we would need more bigs still. If I'm not mistaken wouldn't it be possible with a little maneuvering to resign sully? I've not been a big fan of his but it might be something to consider for more depth but also a contract that could be used to help match contracts down the road. That's kind of the issue with trades for us right now IT, Crowder, Bradley are part of the core but also our highest contracts (besides horford). Other than that we have a bunch of young guys on rookie scale contracts. Just made me think if we somehow get lucky and pull this off that we should consider bringing Sully back.

Again I haven't been a fan of his, but not sure what else we can get that would be similar without cap room. Even if we signed and traded him somewhere that would be fine too. I want us to continue to be able to grow this team if we get Durant and having Sully back might surprisingly help more than I thought it would.

Unless Sully takes the Qualifying Offer, he is a goner.

[truth18]

I'm daydrinking in New Orleans today. Wish me luck.

Hitting up the ole bourbon street? I couldn't stand the smell during the day haha.

The day smell was awful. Remember those soap trucks just to mask the smell?

Lol what is going down in NO? Is this for garbage? Vomit? General stench?

[pinoyceltic]

eh..is everybody ready???? I feel this will be the start of a new era in Celtics basketball.

I FEEL it in my bones: KD is choosing us.

I've been ready 3 months ago by putting the franchise logo on my chest beside my wife and my mother's name. I almost got thrown out of the house by doing that. So yeah, I'm ready AF!

[Froob]

I'm daydrinking in New Orleans today. Wish me luck.

Hitting up the ole bourbon street? I couldn't stand the smell during the day haha.

The day smell was awful. Remember those soap trucks just to mask the smell?

Lmao yeah, how the hell does the smell change so dramatically so quickly? Reminds me of the Seinfeld when George goes back to the club where all the models were the next day and it's just a butcher shop. Like a totally different place during the day. Or maybe it's always like that and I'm only drunk at night.

[soxfan2003]

Players play lip services to coaches.

Those damn picks and the Celtics current talent is what is a heck of a lot more important than any damn coach. Players know it as well. If coaching was so important a rookie NBA coach wouldn't beat a 67 win Spurs team coached by Popovich.

If the C's land KD, IMHO primarily credit Ainge/Billy King/Nets owner/PP/KG.

I think for players the coach matters a lot simply because that's the guy who's going to be in your ear every day. It's not so much "great coach=title" as it is "this guy is gonna be my boss and I want to enjoy working under him." These guys are human just like the rest of us. Everyone wants to avoid working under a boss they don't get along with.

I'm not saying it's the deciding factor, but it's definitely more than just lip service.

I agree with you to a certain extent. As long as the coach is competent and not an ****hole I think any coach will suffice.
Stevens obviously passes the coaching test unless KD actually prefers someone like Popovich who is a bit more confrontational with at least some of his players.

The only time I think a coach matters a ton is if the player really likes him and has played for him before.

I just think star players recognize that they are the ones with the power. If KD signs a 1 +1 deal with Boston and he wants Brad Stevens fired and his high school coach hired instead, Wyc will send him walking the next day and higher an unknown coach if need be. This is the reality of the NBA. It really doesn't take a genius to realize play Lebron/KD et cetera.

[KamikazeK]

Just curious what you guys think might happen if we sign Durant. I know this is cart before the horse but I think we would need more bigs still. If I'm not mistaken wouldn't it be possible with a little maneuvering to resign sully? I've not been a big fan of his but it might be something to consider for more depth but also a contract that could be used to help match contracts down the road. That's kind of the issue with trades for us right now IT, Crowder, Bradley are part of the core but also our highest contracts (besides horford). Other than that we have a bunch of young guys on rookie scale contracts. Just made me think if we somehow get lucky and pull this off that we should consider bringing Sully back.

Again I haven't been a fan of his, but not sure what else we can get that would be similar without cap room. Even if we signed and traded him somewhere that would be fine too. I want us to continue to be able to grow this team if we get Durant and having Sully back might surprisingly help more than I thought it would.

I think ainge goes hard at a trade for Cousins if KD signs. I guess it depends on what the asking prices is though. I would assume both nets picks are on the table, but the question will be players.

[truth18]

eh..is everybody ready???? I feel this will be the start of a new era in Celtics basketball.

I FEEL it in my bones: KD is choosing us.

I've been ready 3 months ago by putting the franchise logo on my chest beside my wife and my mother's name. I almost got thrown out of the house by doing that. So yeah, I'm ready AF!

Awesome, man. I'm definitely getting a Celtics tattoo at somepoint.

[Disinformation]

Just curious what you guys think might happen if we sign Durant. I know this is cart before the horse but I think we would need more bigs still. If I'm not mistaken wouldn't it be possible with a little maneuvering to resign sully? I've not been a big fan of his but it might be something to consider for more depth but also a contract that could be used to help match contracts down the road. That's kind of the issue with trades for us right now IT, Crowder, Bradley are part of the core but also our highest contracts (besides horford). Other than that we have a bunch of young guys on rookie scale contracts. Just made me think if we somehow get lucky and pull this off that we should consider bringing Sully back.

Again I haven't been a fan of his, but not sure what else we can get that would be similar without cap room. Even if we signed and traded him somewhere that would be fine too. I want us to continue to be able to grow this team if we get Durant and having Sully back might surprisingly help more than I thought it would.

Unless Sully takes the Qualifying Offer, he is a goner.

I asked late last night if I was the only one who wants to see Sully with a one-way ticket to renounced-ville. I don't know if I am the only one, or if the post was just too late to get noticed.

I'm so tired of Sully's crap. He's got above average basketball skills but can't or won't take care of his body enough to take full advantage of it. I want that loser gone.

[BigTrade92]

I just have a feeling KD would like his chances in the Eastern Conference once Lebron declines a bit more.

So you think his chances in the West against Curry/Thompson/Green, Spurs collective, Clippers trio and the young Blazers with Lillard/McCollum is easier than literally just LeBron and the Cavs in the East?

Idk about that...

Read what I said **** I said I like his chances in the east better lol

It reads like your saying you'd like KD chances in the East once LeBron declines.

Well LeBron isn't declining yet, certainly not next season, so yeah....

[Slax]

I just have a feeling KD would like his chances in the Eastern Conference once Lebron declines a bit more.

I still kind of figure he goes back to OKC for one last crack at it with Russell Westbrook. They came pretty close last season.

I just have a feeling KD would like his chances in the Eastern Conference once Lebron declines a bit more.

So you think his chances in the West against Curry/Thompson/Green, Spurs collective, Clippers trio and the young Blazers with Lillard/McCollum is easier than literally just LeBron and the Cavs in the East?

Idk about that...

What are you two talking about? He said he thinks KD is signing with us two posts before that. He's giving it as a reason.

Best of luck to Orlando, man!!!!!!!

I understood exactly what he was talking about. I'm providing a counterpoint, which is that OKC almost got out of the Western Conference last year, and KD might want to try the same route again from OKC instead of taking the risk of forming a new team in Boston. I will be ecstatic if I'm wrong though.

[SmartWentCrazy]

Drunk on a beach checking this thread every five minutes for the latest on Twitter. Love the excitement I have right now for Celtics basketball