Sophmores, 2020-21 – Langford, G. Williams, Edwards, Waters, Tacko

[Dogen]

Only two rookies in Celtics history have registered 16+ points and 3+ blocks in a game as a reserve -- Kevin McHale (1981) and Romeo Langford (last night).

These paradoxically intriguing yet meaningless Celtics factoids are much appreciated. Do not know how you come up with them, Zoya, but for some reason I feel like a more fulfilled Celtics fan for knowing this.

[zoyathedestroya]

Only two rookies in Celtics history have registered 16+ points and 3+ blocks in a game as a reserve -- Kevin McHale (1981) and Romeo Langford (last night).

These paradoxically intriguing yet meaningless Celtics factoids are much appreciated. Do not know how you come up with them, Zoya, but for some reason I feel like a more fulfilled Celtics fan for knowing this.

BBRef is my friend. And you're welcome.

Hopefully some fans don't misconstrue it as me comparing one player to the other. It's mostly for fun.

[Parliament10]

And was Tommy calling Langford a "quick forward" (his term for SF)?

Yeah, the entire night. I always think of him as a 2, but in fairness he was at the 3 in the small ball lineups a lot.

I think he's a 2-3, with Ballhandling Skills. So basically, a 2-3-1.
Sometimes I see him listed at 6'6".

[remi_222]

Happy to see that Poirier is being on the floor ! He's the only one who can really rolls with his size ! Needs more improvements, but its coming

[Bleeding Green]

This is probably fast-forwarding way too far into the future but I watch this kid and I wonder if he shows the skill to break into the starting lineup maybe after next season. That would be maybe the first time that you could even think of moving Jaylen. Not saying that we definitely would. But I'll be watching Romeo's growth next to Jaylen's. Jaylens leap this season has been considerable. But I think Romeo's potential as a defender may be higher than Jaylen's. Romeo's offensive potential, I still want to see more of. But if he projects to be someone who could be better than Jaylen on defense and approach his offensive skills then...

I know they typically run a traditional big to start the game, but I'd be most excited to see a Kemba/Brown/Hayward/Langford/Tatum grouping just go out and **** destroy teams. I don't see why you can't have like 10 wings, you don't need to trade Brown to fit Langford in.

[Parliament10]

[Homerclease]

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[BillTheGOAT]

Edwards 8 threes against the Cavs in the preseason will be the highlight of his career.

What a huge dissapointment.

[CelticsPride18]

Edwards 8 threes against the Cavs in the preseason will be the highlight of his career.

What a huge dissapointment.

He’s a rookie he needs some time to adjust to the NBA.

[Parliament10]

So, if the Red Claws beat the Herd tonight, then we move into 1st Place in the Conference?

Gamecast:
https://www.twitch.tv/nbagleague

Boxscore:
https://www.espn.com/nba-g-league/boxscore?gameId=401165064

[StojkoVrankovic]

After yesterday's game Langford has 4 total 3 point shots made in his career of 16 games, twice as many as Ben Simmons has made in his career.

This is Ben's third season

[cloverleaf]

Tacko's down to 40% on his FTs in Maine.

I know he wants to be taken seriously as a player, but when should he bite the bullet and shift to underhand?

[Fencer reregistered]

Tacko's down to 40% on his FTs in Maine.

I know he wants to be taken seriously as a player, but when should he bite the bullet and shift to underhand?

Ouch.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

Edwards 8 threes against the Cavs in the preseason will be the highlight of his career.

What a huge dissapointment.

He’s a rookie he needs some time to adjust to the NBA.

The expectations that have been set on a player drafted 33rd overall are much too lofty.

[cloverleaf]

This is probably fast-forwarding way too far into the future but I watch this kid and I wonder if he shows the skill to break into the starting lineup maybe after next season. That would be maybe the first time that you could even think of moving Jaylen. Not saying that we definitely would. But I'll be watching Romeo's growth next to Jaylen's. Jaylens leap this season has been considerable. But I think Romeo's potential as a defender may be higher than Jaylen's. Romeo's offensive potential, I still want to see more of. But if he projects to be someone who could be better than Jaylen on defense and approach his offensive skills then...

I know they typically run a traditional big to start the game, but I'd be most excited to see a Kemba/Brown/Hayward/Langford/Tatum grouping just go out and **** destroy teams. I don't see why you can't have like 10 wings, you don't need to trade Brown to fit Langford in.

I think Gordo only starts one more year (if he's even here beyond that) and JB becomes the starting 3 while Romeo starts at the 2 after that. Romeo's likely at least close to 30 minutes a game next season (like Smart), as the two of them together cover the backup 1, 2 and 3 duties. Given load management and injuries, there are plenty of minutes for them all next season. Grant's got it covered backing up Tatum and then healthy Rob, Theis/Kanter and Tacko can share the 5.

I really see why short of an exceptional deal, Danny felt they were better holding pat than dealing last week.

[sam_I_am]

Edwards 8 threes against the Cavs in the preseason will be the highlight of his career.

What a huge dissapointment.

That would be the highlight of most players careers not named Klay or Curry.

[Fencer reregistered]

This is probably fast-forwarding way too far into the future but I watch this kid and I wonder if he shows the skill to break into the starting lineup maybe after next season. That would be maybe the first time that you could even think of moving Jaylen. Not saying that we definitely would. But I'll be watching Romeo's growth next to Jaylen's. Jaylens leap this season has been considerable. But I think Romeo's potential as a defender may be higher than Jaylen's. Romeo's offensive potential, I still want to see more of. But if he projects to be someone who could be better than Jaylen on defense and approach his offensive skills then...

I know they typically run a traditional big to start the game, but I'd be most excited to see a Kemba/Brown/Hayward/Langford/Tatum grouping just go out and **** destroy teams. I don't see why you can't have like 10 wings, you don't need to trade Brown to fit Langford in.

I think Gordo only starts one more year (if he's even here beyond that) and JB becomes the starting 3 while Romeo starts at the 2 after that. Romeo's likely at least close to 30 minutes a game next season (like Smart), as the two of them together cover the backup 1, 2 and 3 duties. Given load management and injuries, there are plenty of minutes for them all next season. Grant's got it covered backing up Tatum and then healthy Rob, Theis/Kanter and Tacko can share the 5.

I really see why short of an exceptional deal, Danny felt they were better holding pat than dealing last week.

I can certainly see Hayward going to the bench while he's still a better player than Langford. But, even with expected improvements from Tatum and Brown -- and the chance of Rob Williams eventually starting -- that could leave too little in the way of ball-handling in the starting unit. So Hayward's replacement in the starting unit might actually be Smart, with Langford ascending down the road in replacement of Walker.

[cloverleaf]

I know they typically run a traditional big to start the game, but I'd be most excited to see a Kemba/Brown/Hayward/Langford/Tatum grouping just go out and **** destroy teams. I don't see why you can't have like 10 wings, you don't need to trade Brown to fit Langford in.

I think Gordo only starts one more year (if he's even here beyond that) and JB becomes the starting 3 while Romeo starts at the 2 after that. Romeo's likely at least close to 30 minutes a game next season (like Smart), as the two of them together cover the backup 1, 2 and 3 duties. Given load management and injuries, there are plenty of minutes for them all next season. Grant's got it covered backing up Tatum and then healthy Rob, Theis/Kanter and Tacko can share the 5.

I really see why short of an exceptional deal, Danny felt they were better holding pat than dealing last week.

I can certainly see Hayward going to the bench while he's still a better player than Langford. But, even with expected improvements from Tatum and Brown -- and the chance of Rob Williams eventually starting -- that could leave too little in the way of ball-handling in the starting unit. So Hayward's replacement in the starting unit might actually be Smart, with Langford ascending down the road in replacement of Walker.

So far at least Langford's not shown his purported PG skills at 0.6 assists per 36, but it seems contradictory to say that Langford shouldn't replace Hayward because of ballhandling and then that he could be Walker's replacement. (Again, I'm giving Romeo a full year off the bench but with big minutes next season.) Also, remember, Rob is a great passer and a year and a half from now, after a full year starting, they will likely really be taking advantage of that in the starting lineup, as well as the Jays having another year and a half to develop their playmaking.

[Fencer reregistered]

I think Gordo only starts one more year (if he's even here beyond that) and JB becomes the starting 3 while Romeo starts at the 2 after that. Romeo's likely at least close to 30 minutes a game next season (like Smart), as the two of them together cover the backup 1, 2 and 3 duties. Given load management and injuries, there are plenty of minutes for them all next season. Grant's got it covered backing up Tatum and then healthy Rob, Theis/Kanter and Tacko can share the 5.

I really see why short of an exceptional deal, Danny felt they were better holding pat than dealing last week.

I can certainly see Hayward going to the bench while he's still a better player than Langford. But, even with expected improvements from Tatum and Brown -- and the chance of Rob Williams eventually starting -- that could leave too little in the way of ball-handling in the starting unit. So Hayward's replacement in the starting unit might actually be Smart, with Langford ascending down the road in replacement of Walker.

So far at least Langford's not shown his purported PG skills at 0.6 assists per 36, but it seems contradictory to say that Langford shouldn't replace Hayward because of ballhandling and then that he could be Walker's replacement. (Again, I'm giving Romeo a full year off the bench but with big minutes next season.) Also, remember, Rob is a great passer and a year and a half from now, after a full year starting, they will likely really be taking advantage of that in the starting lineup, as well as the Jays having another year and a half to develop their playmaking.

In my hypothetical scenario, by the time Langford gets to the starting lineup, he's playing next to Smart rather than Walker, and everybody has had one or more extra seasons of development.

[bucknersrevenge]

This is probably fast-forwarding way too far into the future but I watch this kid and I wonder if he shows the skill to break into the starting lineup maybe after next season. That would be maybe the first time that you could even think of moving Jaylen. Not saying that we definitely would. But I'll be watching Romeo's growth next to Jaylen's. Jaylens leap this season has been considerable. But I think Romeo's potential as a defender may be higher than Jaylen's. Romeo's offensive potential, I still want to see more of. But if he projects to be someone who could be better than Jaylen on defense and approach his offensive skills then...

I know they typically run a traditional big to start the game, but I'd be most excited to see a Kemba/Brown/Hayward/Langford/Tatum grouping just go out and **** destroy teams. I don't see why you can't have like 10 wings, you don't need to trade Brown to fit Langford in.

Ahh...run a "Houston" out there. I can dig it.