Dalano Banton Appreciation Thread, 2nd Time – (Waived July 9, 2026)

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #161 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:07 pm

I think Banton has some potential, but he does seem to be one of those guys who thinks
he is a much better shooter/scorer than he actually is: the Marcus Smart effect.

Hal14 · Post #162 » by **Hal14** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:21 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:I think Banton has some potential, but he does seem to be one of those guys who thinks
he is a much better shooter/scorer than he actually is: the Marcus Smart effect.

Or guys just weren't getting open for him to pass to. If no teammates are open, but he is open, he's gonna shoot it.

It'll be a different story when he's out there with our regulars - guys who can actually get open..as opposed to playing alongside our 2nd/3rd stringers while playing against the starters for a team that made it to the 2nd round of the playoffs last season.

The guy had 20 points on decent efficiency (considering he had to self-create most of his shot attempts while going against the starters for a team that had one of the league's top defenses last season)..and had 2 assists (would've been more if guys could get open and if guys he passed it to could hit shots).

Fantaxp7 · Post #163 » by **Fantaxp7** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:25 pm

I liked what I saw out of him and think, like others have said, there's a lot of potential there.

Him driving and finishing at the basket was nice, using his length to sweep by defenders at the rim...I think he shot and drove a few too many times however he is likely trying to stand out like others in this preseason. On a couple of drives there were 2-3 defenders collapsing on him and I saw an open shooter at the 3, woulda liked to see him dish it out.

If Pritchard is the backup PG then Banton would be an ideal 3rd PG given his height lol. If he is indeed a good defender which I believe his reputation is.

Fantaxp7 · Post #164 » by **Fantaxp7** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:27 pm

Hal14 wrote:
bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:I think Banton has some potential, but he does seem to be one of those guys who thinks
he is a much better shooter/scorer than he actually is: the Marcus Smart effect.

Or guys just weren't getting open for him to pass to. If no teammates are open, but he is open, he's gonna shoot it.

It'll be a different story when he's out there with our regulars - guys who can actually get open..as opposed to playing alongside our 2nd/3rd stringers while playing against the starters for a team that made it to the 2nd round of the playoffs last season.

Seems like 90% (or more) of your posts (other than the ones where you just post tweets by radio talk show hosts or bloggers) are negative..like you only point out the negatives in a player.

I agree with this as well, you have to take into account all 2nd/3rd stringers playing together into consideration. Essentially this is like watching garbage time and you really need to single out strengths you see in these guys...

CelticsPride18 · Post #165 » by **CelticsPride18** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:31 pm

He should cut the pull up threes and work on his mid range pull ups. It looks smoother

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GoCeltics123 · Post #167 » by **GoCeltics123** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:00 pm

I think Brad said the other day how they basically view Banton as a project, a guy who is like a draft pick for them because he's so raw but he has some talent and feel for the game.

The shot is really rough though. If it ever comes around, he'll be a player I think

Memokerobi · Post #168 » by **Memokerobi** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:35 pm

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zoyathedestroya · Post #169 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:24 am

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zoyathedestroya · Post #170 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:34 am

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It's one thing to chastise your 12th man. It's another to do the same to someone like JB when he misses a box out or lets the ball fly by him.

zoyathedestroya · Post #171 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:52 pm

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Post #172 » by **shackles10** » Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:41 am

GoCeltics123 wrote:I think Brad said the other day how they basically view Banton as a project, a guy who is like a draft pick for them because he's so raw but he has some talent and feel for the game.

The shot is really rough though. If it ever comes around, he'll be a player I think

I’m not sure his shot is any worse than Walsh’s and we’re all still really high on him. Age comes into play for sure, but Banton also has the edge in playmaking and might be a draw defensively until Walsh learns the speed of the NBA and help defense better. I like both of them to be a part of the rotation in the future and we’ll need them as cheap salary options too.

Hal14 · Post #173 » by **Hal14** » Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:17 am

shackles10 wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:I think Brad said the other day how they basically view Banton as a project, a guy who is like a draft pick for them because he's so raw but he has some talent and feel for the game.

The shot is really rough though. If it ever comes around, he'll be a player I think

I’m not sure his shot is any worse than Walsh’s and we’re all still really high on him. Age comes into play for sure, but Banton also has the edge in playmaking and might be a draw defensively until Walsh learns the speed of the NBA and help defense better. I like both of them to be a part of the rotation in the future and we’ll need them as cheap salary options too.

Yeah I think you can lump in Queta with them too. Banton (age 23), Queta (age 24) and Walsh (age 19) are all young guys who have the potential to be solid contributors for us down the road on cheap contracts.

All 3 have good potential if we can develop them right.

31to6 · Post #174 » by **31to6** » Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:55 am

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shackles10 wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:I think Brad said the other day how they basically view Banton as a project, a guy who is like a draft pick for them because he's so raw but he has some talent and feel for the game.

The shot is really rough though. If it ever comes around, he'll be a player I think

I’m not sure his shot is any worse than Walsh’s and we’re all still really high on him. Age comes into play for sure, but Banton also has the edge in playmaking and might be a draw defensively until Walsh learns the speed of the NBA and help defense better. I like both of them to be a part of the rotation in the future and we’ll need them as cheap salary options too.

Yeah I think you can lump in Queta with them too. Banton (age 23), Queta (age 24) and Walsh (age 19) are all young guys who have the potential to be solid contributors for us down the road on cheap contracts.

All 3 have good potential if we can develop them right.

Add Yam and Juhann and it’s the Bus One squad of the future!

Hal14 · Post #175 » by **Hal14** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:15 pm

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lon3lytoaster · Post #176 » by **lon3lytoaster** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:21 pm

I just want him to be GSW Shaun Livingston. Is that too much to ask for?

hugepatsfan · Post #177 » by **hugepatsfan** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:37 pm

I think Pritchard and Hauser will maintain their spots as #7/8 guys, but it'd really be ideal if Banton could also emerge. Pritchard's size may not be an issue in the regular season, and it may be fine for some playoff series matchups, but it's bound to take him off the court in at least some series matchups. Banton could be the remedy for that if he emerges, even if it's on a part time, certain series basis.

That's really the key with these end of bench guys. It'd be nice if some of them emerge as all around studs, but that isn't the only way to contribute. Sometimes you just need them to be able to do certain things well to give you options in certain matchups.

zoyathedestroya · Post #178 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:32 pm

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CelticsPride18 · Post #179 » by **CelticsPride18** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:22 pm

lon3lytoaster wrote:I just want him to be GSW Shaun Livingston. Is that too much to ask for?

Yes

Cuban Pete · Post #180 » by **Cuban Pete** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:57 am

I don't know if it was mentioned earlier, but Banton's fatal flaw is his high dribble. He seems incapable of correcting it. He'll get his chance in Maine.