Celtics General Thread 2019-20, "Re-Start"

Celts17Pride · Post #501 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:42 pm

The Comedian wrote:A win win, he says.

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I wouldn't trade Smart and Hayward for either one never mind RWIII and two draft picks.

zoyathedestroya · Post #502 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:46 pm

The Comedian wrote:A win win, he says.

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Does this at least come with a free jar of KY Jelly?

Post #503 » by **Darth Celtic** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:58 pm

The Comedian wrote:A win win, he says.

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that might be the dumbest man on the internet

reload141 · Post #504 » by **reload141** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:11 pm

The Comedian wrote:A win win, he says.

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I’d personally do the deal.

With Detroit’s next 10 unprotected 1st round picks coming back our way.

zoyathedestroya · Post #505 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:22 pm

Happy birthday to the Big Tack!

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greenroom31 · Post #506 » by **greenroom31** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:53 pm

reload141 wrote:
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I’d personally do the deal.

With Detroit’s next 10 unprotected 1st round picks coming back our way.

In his trade is Blake Griffin 8 years younger with bionic knees and a crazy motor? If so that's a pretty interesting offer.

Post #507 » by **djFan71** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:03 pm

reload141 wrote:
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I’d personally do the deal.

With Detroit’s next 10 unprotected 1st round picks coming back our way.

I saw the picks in the deal and said, 2 is not enough coming back. Even unprotected with the guys they're getting they won't be great. Then realized we were supposed to be sending them.... Would be a nice deal for DET, I give them that.

Slax · Post #508 » by **Slax** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:56 pm

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Just leaving this here without further comment: http://bkref.com/tiny/6G8Sa

RB34 · Post #509 » by **RB34** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:25 am

Lol that has to be a troll account. Literally the worst trade I’ve ever seen.

Slax · Post #510 » by **Slax** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:30 pm

RB34 wrote:Lol that has to be a troll account. Literally the worst trade I’ve ever seen.

He seems to be the Pistons writer for a site called Fansided. Not a troll, just hilariously deluded.

Celts17Pride · Post #511 » by **Celts17Pride** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:45 pm

Something interesting. I did some research on while trying to talk to the General Board (Good Luck to me!)

Just look at the Celtics & Bucks records through December 11th.

Top 6 teams in the East: Mil, Tor, Ind, Phil, Mia, Bos

Bucks Record

Against teams with a winning record: 6-3
Against teams with a losing record: 15-0
Against Top 6 in the East: 2-2
Against the Celtics: 0-1

Celtics Record

Against teams with a winning record: 6-4
Against teams with a losing record: 11-1
Against Top 6 in the East: 3-1
Against the Bucks: 1-0

Not much difference to chose from expect the Bucks really beat up bad teams.

zoyathedestroya · Post #512 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:24 pm

Tatum debuts at 4th in ESPN's RPM rankings. Brown and Hayward are 25th and 28th, respectively. Jayson is also 2nd in DRPM.

Theis - 46 (4th in DRPM)
Kemba - 66 (13th in ORPM)
Kanter - 104

Ojeleye is 42nd in DRPM (11th among PFs, just a spot behind Giannis)! Hayward is 20th in ORPM. Kanter being 17th among centers in DRPM instead of his usual bottom of the list placing is a minor miracle.

DISCLAIMER: SMALL SAMPLE CAVEAT APPLIES.

Slax · Post #513 » by **Slax** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:58 pm

I'm kind of RPM-skeptical especially with such a small sample size, but it does give a nice launching point to discuss Theis's level of play on defense, which has been one of the many unexpected joys so far this season.

Post #514 » by **Parliament10** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:26 pm

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Celts17Pride · Post #515 » by **Celts17Pride** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:11 am

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zoyathedestroya · Post #516 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:00 pm

Entering our mini-break, Celtics have:
• 17-7, 6th best record in the NBA
• 2nd least losses in the East behind Bucks
• 7th best ORtg, 8th best DRtg, 5th best NetRtg
• 24 combined missed games from top 6 guys

We're at least on par with, If not exceeding, preseason expectations. And Stevens-coached teams usually do better 2nd half of the season. Need a long stretch where our top 6 or 7 are healthy.

Wishlist for me still remains an upgrade to one of our bigs (R.Williams can't stay healthy enough to get enough reps and may be a year away from being a reliable playoff performer anyway) and veteran bench depth in case of injuries.

titlebound1 · Post #517 » by **titlebound1** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 5:10 pm

Celts17Pride wrote:

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Doesn't Kanter always play Embiid well? It's every other center that we have to worry about.

That said....I like Kanter a lot.

zoyathedestroya · Post #518 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 5:21 am

Celtics moved up to 4th best net rating without even playing a game. We're that good.

75-7 still in play. And CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Roddy · Post #519 » by **Roddy** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:36 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #520 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:29 pm

When you have to rely on your top four scorers, this is an ideal result for such a lineup:

Wish we had Kemba/Tatum/Gordon/Jaylen for more possessions/minutes together. But alas, **** our injury luck.