Celtics General Offseason Thread Pt. 8: You're Killing Me Smalls

[GregB]

We need to sign a couple legit locker room vets. Our bench is so young and inexperienced.

It's highly unlikely that we're winning a championship this year. At least for now we should be looking to give big minutes to the likes of Langford and Rob Williams. Gotta see what we've got there.

I’m not saying that you don’t play the young guys. But I feel like we value talent and potential over strong bench character. Too many young dudes who could use player mentors. Even if they don’t play. This is one thing i agree that Kyrie said last year. This team could use a grizzled vet.

[Captain_Caveman]

Cousins would bring so much of Horfords game, but he's just such a miserable prick lol.

He was the reason they won two finals games and he had a super bum hip. We have no money tho and I’m betting he goes to Miami.

That's a stretch lol.

[GrandTheftRondo]

Not sure how Perk is an insider but, none the less

Read on Twitter

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing.

Russilo said it best a few weeks ago. No team has any sort of read on what he’s doing. They have no idea.

Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

[greenroom31]

Clippers in the west as well. Even sans Kawhi they can make some noise if they stay healthy.

Yeah, guess my point is even if the Lakers get Kawhi as it seems they will, things are still pretty open IMO.

Open? Golden state will take a step back. Nobody is beating the lakers next year out in the west. Let’s see how they fill out the roster but i don’t see anyone beating them.

Right, this is the common perception but I disagree with it.

Vogel's coaching is suspect, LeBron's has played crazy minutes and had his first real injury last year, AD has never been in a big moment (other than college), and Kawhi also has had health issues. They won't have money (or time pretty soon) to sign much of a supporting cast.

Then in the West you've got a bunch of other teams that have had more stability, youth and depth and will be coming for them. If Klay is healthy by the playoffs, Golden State will still be a force to be reckoned with.

[MagicBagley18]

I wouldn’t touch cousins with a 10 ft pole even with the need we have....guy destroyed Sacramento and was a total dick even worse than talked about. I understand the fascination given our need but after last season and the chemistry issues no thanks

[greenroom31]

Not sure how Perk is an insider but, none the less

Read on Twitter

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing.

Russilo said it best a few weeks ago. No team has any sort of read on what he’s doing. They have no idea.

Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing, but if he goes and meets with teams and THEY leak ****, well that's a different story. Suspect that's what's happening right now and why word is finally coming out...

[Froob]

I wouldn’t touch cousins with a 10 ft pole even with the need we have....guy destroyed Sacramento and was a total dick even worse than talked about. I understand the fascination given our need but after last season and the chemistry issues no thanks

It’s not as if Sacramento has succeeded before or after Boogie lol.

[NYCelticsfan136]

Leonard is playing a ridiculous game. Reminds me when ledouche made his decision. We know the outcome already . Just announce it.

[Jakeopp]

Not sure how Perk is an insider but, none the less

Read on Twitter

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing.

Russilo said it best a few weeks ago. No team has any sort of read on what he’s doing. They have no idea.

Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

Maybe true a few weeks ago, but he's gotta be close to making a decision now if he hasn't already.

[GrandTheftRondo]

Not sure how Perk is an insider but, none the less

Read on Twitter

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing.

Russilo said it best a few weeks ago. No team has any sort of read on what he’s doing. They have no idea.

Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing, but if he goes and meets with teams and THEY leak ****, well that's a different story. Suspect that's what's happening right now and why word is finally coming out...

He’d be going in and listening. The only way anything else comes out is because Kawhi has made a final decision and you’ll hear where he’s signing a minute later.

[MagicBagley18]

I wouldn’t touch cousins with a 10 ft pole even with the need we have....guy destroyed Sacramento and was a total dick even worse than talked about. I understand the fascination given our need but after last season and the chemistry issues no thanks

It’s not as if Sacramento has succeeded before or after Boogie lol.

Nor has he...Pelicans were better without him and was only under best behavior last year bc he was hurt and wanted to earn a payday piggybacking warriors succes.

[GrandTheftRondo]

Can’t believe anyone is advocating for Boogie. We just signed one defensive train wreck. We don’t need another.

Massive doubt over whether pre Achilles Cousins would ever win anything. He since has torn his Achilles and looked awful for the Warriors. It’s more than likely Boogie is done as an all star level player.

Danny Ainge has lost his mind if he signs him and Kanter.

[NYCelticsfan136]

Yeah, guess my point is even if the Lakers get Kawhi as it seems they will, things are still pretty open IMO.

Open? Golden state will take a step back. Nobody is beating the lakers next year out in the west. Let’s see how they fill out the roster but i don’t see anyone beating them.

Right, this is the common perception but I disagree with it.

Vogel's coaching is suspect, LeBron's has played crazy minutes and had his first real injury last year, AD has never been in a big moment, and Kawhi also has had health issues. They won't have money (or time pretty soon) to sign much of a supporting cast.

Then in the West you've got a bunch of other teams that have had more stability, youth and depth and will be coming for them. If Klay is healthy by the playoffs, Golden State will still be a force to be reckoned with.

You’re grasping with what ifs scenario with the lakers. Again lebron won’t have to carry the load. He will have two superstars with him. They will fill out the roster. It’s not even fair.

[MaxwellSmart]

Jerry West really needs to work some magic right now--get Kawhi to the Clips, like he got KD to the W's a few years ago.

[Froob]

I wonder if Raps fans would actually start to hate Kawhi if he went to the Lakers.

[winsomme2]

Not sure how Perk is an insider but, none the less

Read on Twitter

Nobody knows what Kawhi is doing.

Russilo said it best a few weeks ago. No team has any sort of read on what he’s doing. They have no idea.

Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

I think the lie the people are now starting to see is the Kawhi wanted to be a leader.

He is a coattail rider, and doesn't want the responsibility that comes with being a team's #1.

He will be very happy being #3 on the Lakers.

IMO there is zero chance he goes to the Clippers. They are a distant third to LAL and TOR.

[return2glory]

It’s time to help out.

Leonard is 100% going to sign with the Lakers.

[Froob]

It’s time to help out.

Leonard is 100% going to sign with the Lakers.

Is this guy legit?

[GotDaSauce]

Can’t believe anyone is advocating for Boogie. We just signed one defensive train wreck. We don’t need another.

Massive doubt over whether pre Achilles Cousins would ever win anything. He since has torn his Achilles and looked awful for the Warriors. It’s more than likely Boogie is done as an all star level player.

Danny Ainge has lost his mind if he signs him and Kanter.

Who need defense when you are dropping 140 points a game?

[Captain_Caveman]

I say hell no on Boogie, in case that wasn't already obvious.

Fills a void, but doesn't improve us and is a habitually-disruptive cancer. Anyone who would deal with that from a 3rd rate role player after last season is out of their minds. And with no other vets to keep him in line? Yeah, great call.