Romeo Langford Thread

UHar_Vinnie · Post #61 » by **UHar_Vinnie** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:58 am

I wasn’t excited about the pick. One thing I will say, however, is that the separation he gets from his step-back footwork is something else. He can get his shots off in the NBA.

Post #62 » by **Froob** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:04 am

I hear Langford is off the table in a potential Giannis deal. Kid is the real deal.

FlatearthZorro · Post #63 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:06 am

Froob wrote:I hear Langford is off the table in a potential Giannis deal. Kid is the real deal.

Him and Tatum. My sources confirmed this. :lol:

big-shot-ROB · Post #64 » by **big-shot-ROB** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:27 am

You guys don't realize how good this guy is finishing at the rim. Makes Kyrie look like Tatum.

Also, he is better with the ball in his hands, has decent handles and can execute good (not great) passes. That means more 3D&Slashing Jaylen Brown than wood-handles "I'll create my shot" Jaylen Brown.

And he has all the tools to be a good defensive player, only needs some tweaks off-ball were he gets sometime disengaged

BillessuR6 · Post #65 » by **BillessuR6** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:31 am

I am worried about his shot...his release does not look good and its not just due to the injury, IMO.

We really need shooters on this team...the problem is we seem to be terrible at developing guys who are bad shooters…

31to6 · Post #66 » by **31to6** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:38 am

zoyathedestroya wrote:
Shak_Celts wrote:I was like, yes yes yes when watching his breakdown video, until they got to his weaknesses. I swear, EVERY one of his weaknesses is the antithesis of EVERYTHING CBS preaches and wants from his players. All 5 of his weakness made me think this isn't a CBS pick, if I had to bet money aint no way I would have seen the pick coming had I done a little research b4 the draft. He is only 19 though, pretty much putty to mold into something beautiful, his strengths and body seems like it could work well for us but he better be pliable!

Holy ****. All the things I hated about Kyrie's game and frustrated me about how our team played... he has all of 'em lol.

It’s a Brad pick because Indiana though

BillTheGOAT · Post #67 » by **BillTheGOAT** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:42 am

Kelly Oubre 2.0

sam_I_am · Post #68 » by **sam_I_am** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:47 am

big-shot-ROB wrote:You guys don't realize how good this guy is finishing at the rim. Makes Kyrie look like Tatum.

Also, he is better with the ball in his hands, has decent handles and can execute good (not great) passes. That means more 3D&Slashing Jaylen Brown than wood-handles "I'll create my shot" Jaylen Brown.

And he has all the tools to be a good defensive player, only needs some tweaks off-ball were he gets sometime disengaged

Prior to draft I thought he was a shooter. Watching his highlights I too was impressed with his handles and his finish. The guy is smooth and strong. If his shot is decent and he is coachable we will be happy with the pick. Hearing Brad talk about him makes me doubt rumors we picked him for another team.

greenroom31 · Post #69 » by **greenroom31** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:55 am

The thing that makes this draft pick pretty much impossible to assail is his thumb injury. If his shooting was majorly impacted by the thumb, he's a good get. If it wasn't the cause and he can't shoot.... well.....

claycarver · Post #70 » by **claycarver** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:00 pm

sam_I_am wrote: If his shot is decent and he is coachable we will be happy with the pick. Hearing Brad talk about him makes me doubt rumors we picked him for another team.

Don't know about his shot, but every indication is that he is very coachable...the biggest reason Brad was so high on him, I'm sure

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/an-insiders-look-at-romeo-langford/
"There is no question about Langford’s work ethic. The staffer asserts he’s very coachable, is a great teammate, isn’t confrontational and certainly isn’t “soft” as some perceive him to be."

edit: Also an interesting bit from the article: "Looking at ball screen and pick-and-roll statistics on Synergy, he and Michigan State’s Cassius Winston were two of the top players in the country."

I bet I know what Brad's looking for more of this year.

KumaJG · Post #71 » by **KumaJG** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:10 pm

Definitely going to be a project. As long as he makes improvements from year to year I will be fine with this pick.

sam_I_am · Post #72 » by **sam_I_am** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:21 pm

I hear Romeo’s agent is Happy. He is really really Happy. No I’m serious.....he is Happy!

He also said Celtics were one his top 2 choices and he thinks playing next to bulldogs like Marcus and Rozier will “amplify his go 1000% mentality”.

Taget · Post #73 » by **Taget** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:26 pm

I assume the idea is to convert him into a PG? With Hayward, Brown, Tatum, and Smart ahead of his on the depth chart on the wing that would seem the only way for him to get decent minutes barring an injury or trade.

La Flame · Post #74 » by **La Flame** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:32 pm

Similiar to Tyreke imo, definitely has 20/5/5 potential

KFL · Post #75 » by **KFL** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:39 pm

Not the guy i was expecting or wanted but after reading more about him he's growing on me. High recruit coming into college that had an injury and seems like he didnt fit the Indiana system well. I see a potential starter key role player type guy.

Gant · Post #76 » by **Gant** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:43 pm

Read on Twitter

BigTrade92 · Post #77 » by **BigTrade92** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:56 pm

This guy would've been there at 20. What a freakin reach....

Post #78 » by **Slartibartfast** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:24 pm

CSL_1904 wrote:Hope he gets enough minutes. Not sure he will with the current roster.

We'll be playing a lot of smallball is my guess. Lots of Hayward at the 4.

Probably 15-20 mpg as a rook.

I think his PNR game will ensure that he doesn't get completely lost in the rotation. That's something Brown and Tatum don't have and something Smart and Rozier need help with.

Post #79 » by **SmartWentCrazy** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:35 pm

Im fine with the pick if we’re planning on trading Jaylen. Otherwise, I question if its wise to draft a 2/3 who is blocked at PT by multiple other high lottery picks

Post #80 » by **Slartibartfast** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:35 pm

Taget wrote:I assume the idea is to convert him into a PG? With Hayward, Brown, Tatum, and Smart ahead of his on the depth chart on the wing that would seem the only way for him to get decent minutes barring an injury or trade.

I think it's more likely they push more smallball. Romeo is not a PG or a combo guard even. He's a wing scorer who uses the PNR heavily. Can pass some, but not a floor general.