bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:All Pat Beverly, all the time...
https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2023/06/celtics-are-potential-suitor-for-patrick-beverley-in-free-agency-report.htmlAnalysis
It’s hard to envision Beverley seeing much of a fit for himself right now for Boston’s current roster without more movement in their backcourt with Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard all under contract. However, if Brogdon or Pritchard were on the move in a separate deal, an opportunity could be available for a veteran like Beverley in a bench role.
The Celtics don’t have much to offer Beverley in free agency as the team is currently composed. If Grant Williams is a part of Boston’s plans (unclear at this point), the Celtics won’t have the ability to offer even the taxpayer mid-level exception ($5 million) and still stay under the second apron (which would become a hard cap if they use the MLE). Boston could offer Beverley the veteran’s minimum but odds are likely that Beverley may have a bigger market than that (closer to taxpayer mid-level) if there are multiple suitors for him.
Either way, Beverley probably won’t be among the first players to land deals as cap space is used on Friday night but is a player to watch as a possible bench option for Boston if there is more dealing to come in the backcourt.
I know a lot of people here don't want Beverley, but sometimes you need a guy that's just a complete **** out there to balance out the Stevens choirboys. I think Brad is starting to recognize that teams have just started to make adjustments to the Celtics defense and there hasn't been much adjustment by Joe.
One alternative to changing up the defensive schemes is to just disrupt whatever is happening on the floor. Marcus was one of the few guys who would go into that dimension. Essentially, a Pat B can change the momentum (for good or bad) by getting into someone's grill. This can throw a hot Duncan Robinson or Max Strus off for long enough for Joe to figure out if he wants to take a time out or not.
I know. It's not ideal, but for vet minimum it's worth a look. this is, will he disrupt the locker room too? I think Pat is one of those guys who is great when he's on your own team. Maybe fans of other teams he's been on can chime in.
