Welcome to Boston Enes Kanter!

[Bleeding Green]

He shed a lot of the 'Kanter can't play in the playoffs' this last year I thought. Looked really good in Portland, even playing with a separated shoulder and while fasting. Will not be able to play in Canada for fear of being assassinated, but that's only a couple games a year. Still only 27 somehow. He's autobuckets and autorebounds, something the Celtics haven't had in the post since, like, Al Jefferson?

Even for all his defensive faults, he's one of the highest motor guys in the league and always seems loved by all his teammates. Talks a lot of **** too which is fun.

I didn't think he'd come so cheaply.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[Fantaxp7]

Like the signing...still want someone who can play defense and help against bigs that bang down low.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

He shed a lot of the 'Kanter can't play in the playoffs' this last year I thought. Looked really good in Portland, even playing with a separated shoulder and while fasting. Will not be able to play in Canada for fear of being assassinated, but that's only a couple games a year. Still only 27 somehow. He's autobuckets and autorebounds, something the Celtics haven't had in the post since, like, Al Jefferson?

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

[soxfan2003]

You may want to close your eyes for this one:

In defensive RPM, Kanter ranked 70th among 71 centers last season. 52nd among 59 centers in 2017-18, and 49th among 51 centers in 2016-17.

We'll just have to take the good with the bad. Find a way to mitigate his weaknesses through scheming and surrounding personnel.

As your post shows, Kanter is not a championship caliber frontcourt player on nearly all teams. He is just too much of a defensive liability. Maybe the 90's Bulls in place of Luc Longley. he could somehow get it done. He obviously will add to the Celtics defensive problems and not reduce them.

On the other hand, for a big he is a good offensive player. And at least is a threat to score against nearly anyone.

It seems like Ainge is playing that "flexibility" game or is just happy to treadmill with another 2nd round playoff exit. I hope he finally goes for it but realistically Celtics now have a roster to be a top 4-6 seed in the EC if the rookies/young players contribute a moderate amount and the question remains will Ainge make a move to get much better.

I don't believe K Walker signed to max will be dealt by Boston before 1.5-2 years into his deal if he ever is dealt and at this point Ainge is doing a poor job if he doesn't go for it if it is at all feasible. Can't have Walker getting older and a little slower year by year while Brown headed towards RFA and not do anything.

It would just make the entire K Walker signing nonsensical unless the only point of it was to treadmill and make money off of fans and only go for it, if a true no brainer situation presented itself. I can't picture Ainge wanting to ruin his reputation over doing that when it is already on the ropes a little bit and I don't think Celtics fans would even be fooled much longer.

With 3-4 rookies and Robert Williams, Hayward playing without irving, and Brown/Tatum looking to take a step forward, it does sound reasonable to see what the team has and what that Memphis pick is looking like before making a deal at the deadline.

Celtics seem like they will be a top 10 team next year but no real threat to win it all without a dramatically upgraded interior D. Kanter obviously doesn't provide that. But Kanter's scoring may at least help the Celtics get a good look at some other players on the offensive side of the ball.

Unlike Yabs, I think Robert Williams needs to be out there for 15-25 minutes for a few months until he proves that he isn't getting a little bit better at least. Kanter may be a good player for Williams to practice against.

The good news is Ainge didn't overpay to get Kanter. He should be movable. This is now his 5th team, I wouldn't be surprised if the plays on 2-3 more NBA teams after the Celtics.

[BallerForLife34]

Loved this guy in the play offs for the Blazers, the dude has heart and is a glass cleaner we desperately needed. Love that we got him on the cheap, i don't know what to expect from him this year but as long as he grabs rebounds and tries on defense i will be happy.

Great bounce back from losing big Al.

Welcome to Boston Enes!

[Darth Celtic]

Love it for the price. 2 years, 10m. Now we can sign Theis to a 2 year 10 m deal. Maybe get a vet min contract with what is left over.

Theis is a restricted free agent, and I'd be surprised if any team offered him more than the veterans minimum. His production hasn't been high enough yet.

Danny usually does right and gives fair market value, even if the market is low. Same that he doesn't give way above fair value when the market is too high (Horford). Maybe 2 year 8m? In the end we can do wit without coming to a cap limit and he adds salary for a trade ballast.

I mean, trade deadline and JB is wanting a max extension and Lanford is killing it, you trade JB for some guy making 20m... you need to add salary.

[Bleeding Green]

He shed a lot of the 'Kanter can't play in the playoffs' this last year I thought. Looked really good in Portland, even playing with a separated shoulder and while fasting. Will not be able to play in Canada for fear of being assassinated, but that's only a couple games a year. Still only 27 somehow. He's autobuckets and autorebounds, something the Celtics haven't had in the post since, like, Al Jefferson?

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

Yeah, revoked by Turkey because they want him dead, so I guess the same thing.

[zoyathedestroya]

Guess this is the room exception and the end of the S&T dream? Or, at least the 12th or 13th end. We may have a few more zombie scenarios left...

I think we're done. Just bring back Theis and sign a vet. That's 14 spots.


Just when I was falling in love with my Meyers Leonard scenario. The Cody Zeller one is a bit sketchy. Dunno if it'll work.

1. Sign Terry.
2. Sign Kanter.
3. Have ~$12M left for your big trade.
4. Continue.

1. Trade Semi for Meyers Leonard.
2. Sign Rozier into cap space.
3. Trade Rozier, Yabu, Baynes++ for Kemba in 3-way w/ PHO.
4. Sign Kanter for room exception.
5. Sign 1st round picks.
6. Re-sign Theis. Sign veterans including Carsen Edwards.

#1 gonna be unlikely though.

[GreenFor3]

He shed a lot of the 'Kanter can't play in the playoffs' this last year I thought. Looked really good in Portland, even playing with a separated shoulder and while fasting. Will not be able to play in Canada for fear of being assassinated, but that's only a couple games a year. Still only 27 somehow. He's autobuckets and autorebounds, something the Celtics haven't had in the post since, like, Al Jefferson?

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

Yeah, revoked by Turkey because they want him dead, so I guess the same thing.

I think I remember Kanter thanking Trudeau for letting him go into Canada without a passport this year. Could be remembering wrong, but I think he'll be able to play in Canada.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

He shed a lot of the 'Kanter can't play in the playoffs' this last year I thought. Looked really good in Portland, even playing with a separated shoulder and while fasting. Will not be able to play in Canada for fear of being assassinated, but that's only a couple games a year. Still only 27 somehow. He's autobuckets and autorebounds, something the Celtics haven't had in the post since, like, Al Jefferson?

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

Yeah, revoked by Turkey because they want him dead, so I guess the same thing.

Sorry. Sounded like you were saying someone in Canada would try to assassinate him. Which isn't the same thing. No Turkish assassins up here.

[Green89]

He wore number 11 in OKC, so he can wear Kyrie's old jersey.

[GreenFor3]

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

Yeah, revoked by Turkey because they want him dead, so I guess the same thing.

Sorry. Sounded like you were saying someone in Canada would try to assassinate him. Which isn't the same thing. No Turkish assassins up here.

Read on Twitter

Found the tweet I was thinking of.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

Yeah, revoked by Turkey because they want him dead, so I guess the same thing.

I think I remember Kanter thanking Trudeau for letting him go into Canada without a passport this year. Could be remembering wrong, but I think he'll be able to play in Canada.

So long as he has a temporary travel document from the US, he is eligible for a Temporary Resident Permit up here. He should be able to get in. Celtics just need to apply in advance.

[Andrew McCeltic]

http://www.espn.com/nba/statistics/rpm/_/page/2/sort/DRPM/position/9

Kanter’s defensive RPM last year was - worse than Jahlil Okafor’s.

[Andrew McCeltic]

It was second worst among all centers..

[OFWGKTA]

He shed a lot of the 'Kanter can't play in the playoffs' this last year I thought. Looked really good in Portland, even playing with a separated shoulder and while fasting. Will not be able to play in Canada for fear of being assassinated, but that's only a couple games a year. Still only 27 somehow. He's autobuckets and autorebounds, something the Celtics haven't had in the post since, like, Al Jefferson?

He can't play in Canada because of a Visa problem. Not a safety issue. Right now, Kanter does not have a passport.

When did that start? He played in Toronto this past season?

[RajonsGotARondo]

You may want to close your eyes for this one:

In defensive RPM, Kanter ranked 70th among 71 centers last season. 52nd among 59 centers in 2017-18, and 49th among 51 centers in 2016-17.

We'll just have to take the good with the bad. Find a way to mitigate his weaknesses through scheming and surrounding personnel.

As your post shows, Kanter is not a championship caliber frontcourt player on nearly all teams. He is just too much of a defensive liability. Maybe the 90's Bulls in place of Luc Longley. he could somehow get it done. He obviously will add to the Celtics defensive problems and not reduce them.

On the other hand, for a big he is a good offensive player. And at least is a threat to score against nearly anyone.

It seems like Ainge is playing that "flexibility" game or is just happy to treadmill with another 2nd round playoff exit. I hope he finally goes for it but realistically Celtics now have a roster to be a top 4-6 seed in the EC if the rookies/young players contribute a moderate amount and the question remains will Ainge make a move to get much better.

I don't believe K Walker signed to max will be dealt by Boston before 1.5-2 years into his deal if he ever is dealt and at this point Ainge is doing a poor job if he doesn't go for it if it is at all feasible. Can't have Walker getting older and a little slower year by year while Brown headed towards RFA and not do anything.

It would just make the entire K Walker signing nonsensical unless the only point of it was to treadmill and make money off of fans and only go for it, if a true no brainer situation presented itself. I can't picture Ainge wanting to ruin his reputation over doing that when it is already on the ropes a little bit and I don't think Celtics fans would even be fooled much longer.

With 3-4 rookies and Robert Williams, Hayward playing without irving, and Brown/Tatum looking to take a step forward, it does sound reasonable to see what the team has and what that Memphis pick is looking like before making a deal at the deadline.

Celtics seem like they will be a top 10 team next year but no real threat to win it all without a dramatically upgraded interior D. Kanter obviously doesn't provide that. But Kanter's scoring may at least help the Celtics get a good look at some other players on the offensive side of the ball.

Unlike Yabs, I think Robert Williams needs to be out there for 15-25 minutes for a few months until he proves that he isn't getting a little bit better at least. Kanter may be a good player for Williams to practice against.

The good news is Ainge didn't overpay to get Kanter. He should be movable. This is now his 5th team, I wouldn't be surprised if the plays on 2-3 more NBA teams after the Celtics.

We haven’t even had kemba officially sign and your already talking trading down the road? My god some posters on here really make me wonder if your a fan of the team or here to criticize. Kemba will be GREAT here. Look at what he has done with the hornets surrounded by mediocre talent. He fits the system perfectly. Like fellas be happy someone of his caliber wanted to sign in boston, this offseason could have been a disaster and yet we upgraded at PG. Of course were undersized at the big but we have a very long ( pause ) and athletic team. I think the character of kemba and kanter is being undervalued. We have leaders who lead by example; something we clearly lacked last year.

[Joshyjess]

He wore number 11 in OKC, so he can wear Kyrie's old jersey.

Or he can blow his nose with it, or use it if he runs out of toilet paper. (nah, I'm not bitter).

[Slartibartfast]

Kanter is good value for the room so we did well.

But he's a pretty bad fit for our current roster. We've recreated the problems we had last year with too many hungry mouths to feed.

Kanter needs, needs, needs shots to be useful. He can create some through his work on the offensive boards, but he gets the rest through rolls and post-ups.

Kemba, Jaylen, Tatum, Hayward, Kanter - that is too many scoring oriented guys and too little D. Someone is gonna have to go the bench to make room for Smart.