Celtics 2023-24, Season Thread

Post #1861 » by **shackles10** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:09 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:

Read on Twitter

Patiently awaiting the "Puke" Kornet update on this Tweet...

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #1862 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:48 pm

I believe if Porzingis can stay healthy, he will be the Pau Gasol of this Celtic era...

Read on Twitter

Fierce1 · Post #1863 » by **Fierce1** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:02 pm

KP is nastier than Pau Gasol.

Post #1864 » by **Parliament10** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:17 pm

shackles10 wrote:
bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:

Read on Twitter

Patiently awaiting the "Puke" Kornet update on this Tweet...

"Tater Tot" is my favorite.

Gant · Post #1865 » by **Gant** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:51 pm

After three games, it's probably both the best starting five and worst bench in the league, which is more than a little strange.

But one way or the other the bench will get better.

Celtic Esquire · Post #1866 » by **Celtic Esquire** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:07 pm

Gant wrote:After three games, it's probably both the best starting five and worst bench in the league, which is more than a little strange.

But one way or the other the bench will get better.

Coach needs to figure out how to stagger the minutes of his stars so that we always have at least 2 of them on the court at the same time. If you pull all off them and play nothing but scrubs, we get what happened in the 4th yesterday.

Cassell, Lee or JVG need to be all over Coach over this issue.

bucknersrevenge · Post #1867 » by **bucknersrevenge** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:50 pm

Celtic Esquire wrote:
Gant wrote:After three games, it's probably both the best starting five and worst bench in the league, which is more than a little strange.

But one way or the other the bench will get better.

Coach needs to figure out how to stagger the minutes of his stars so that we always have at least 2 of them on the court at the same time. If you pull all off them and play nothing but scrubs, we get what happened in the 4th yesterday.

Cassell, Lee or JVG need to be all over Coach over this issue.

This has to be a troll job. Please tell me I'm just being blind to the sarcasm here. We were up by 33 points.

Post #1868 » by **Shak_Celts** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:56 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:

Read on Twitter

This is great! Far better than the nicknames I come up with (laziness)!!

Post #1869 » by **Shak_Celts** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:57 pm

bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:I believe if Porzingis can stay healthy, he will be the Pau Gasol of this Celtic era...

Read on Twitter

Bully those dudes JT!!!

lon3lytoaster · Post #1870 » by **lon3lytoaster** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:06 pm

Shak_Celts wrote:
bigfoot_cryptozoology wrote:I believe if Porzingis can stay healthy, he will be the Pau Gasol of this Celtic era...

Read on Twitter

Bully those dudes JT!!!

For sure, for sure. If that's anywhere near where he ends up at the end of the year I'll be extremely happy. Tatum has been a strong PPP player in the post for a few seasons, but as this stat shows, he never was there.

I also very much like the re-emergence of the midrange. I always felt that that was something Tatum was special at. I'd say he maybe settled 2-3 times against the Wizards, but otherwise the diversity of his offense has been a real treat.

ConstableGeneva · Post #1871 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:53 pm

Two minutes to forget how inept our bench has been SO FAR lol.

Read on Twitter

BK_2020 · Post #1872 » by **BK_2020** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 12:37 am

Celtic Esquire wrote:
Gant wrote:After three games, it's probably both the best starting five and worst bench in the league, which is more than a little strange.

But one way or the other the bench will get better.

Coach needs to figure out how to stagger the minutes of his stars so that we always have at least 2 of them on the court at the same time. If you pull all off them and play nothing but scrubs, we get what happened in the 4th yesterday.

Cassell, Lee or JVG need to be all over Coach over this issue.

We were leading by 35. That's why Coach pulled all the starters, not because he doesn't know that not having starters in is not good.

playa-hater · Post #1873 » by **playa-hater** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:26 am

Tatum has great footwork in the post. Can turn and shoot over either shoulder. Certainly has good length. With his added muscle, he can be dominant on the block. May need to improve his passing/decision making when teams double/trap. Definitely think he will draw more fouls.

But perhaps the best reason for Tatum in the post is it gives Boston a totally different look/option on offense vs just launching up 3s.

Fierce1 · Post #1874 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:31 am

playa-hater wrote:Tatum has great footwork in the post. Can turn and shoot over either shoulder. Certainly has good length. With his added muscle, he can be dominant on the block. May need to improve his passing/decision making when teams double/trap. Definitely think he will draw more fouls.

But perhaps the best reason for Tatum in the post is it gives Boston a totally different look/option on offense vs just launching up 3s.

So true.

But I think the only reason why Tatum didn't post more in the past is because he didn't have the body and strength to do what he's doing now.

JT absolutely looks bigger and stronger now.

playa-hater · Post #1875 » by **playa-hater** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:34 am

Fierce1 wrote:
playa-hater wrote:Tatum has great footwork in the post. Can turn and shoot over either shoulder. Certainly has good length. With his added muscle, he can be dominant on the block. May need to improve his passing/decision making when teams double/trap. Definitely think he will draw more fouls.

But perhaps the best reason for Tatum in the post is it gives Boston a totally different look/option on offense vs just launching up 3s.

So true.

But I think the only reason why Tatum didn't post more in the past is because he didn't have the body and strength to do what he's doing now.

JT absolutely looks bigger and stronger now.

Being stronger certainly helps the cause for sure.

playa-hater · Post #1876 » by **playa-hater** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:55 am

Re: the bench. Their value should not be measured by individual abilities or how they stand as a separate Unit, which is what many seem to be doing. But rather how they complement the starters when they play. Other than maybe some player tweaks, I feel as a whole, they have some very complementarity pieces. Shooters and/or defenders depending on matchups.

My only worry is Kornet should Al or KP miss time.

Fierce1 · Post #1877 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:58 am

playa-hater wrote:Re: the bench. Their value should not be measured by individual abilities or how they stand as a separate Unit, which is what many seem to be doing. But rather how they complement the starters when they play. Other than maybe some player tweaks, I feel as a whole, they have some very complementarity pieces. Shooters and/or defenders depending on matchups.

My only worry is Kornet should Al or KP miss time.

That is just not a worry, that is a legit problem!

Al and KP are going to miss time for whatever reason, that's for sure.

But the solution is to be patient and wait for the right big man to become available.

It will be a mistake if the Celts don't address that 3rd big man problem heading into the playoffs.

playa-hater · Post #1878 » by **playa-hater** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 3:05 am

Fierce1 wrote:
playa-hater wrote:Re: the bench. Their value should not be measured by individual abilities or how they stand as a separate Unit, which is what many seem to be doing. But rather how they complement the starters when they play. Other than maybe some player tweaks, I feel as a whole, they have some very complementarity pieces. Shooters and/or defenders depending on matchups.

My only worry is Kornet should Al or KP miss time.

That is just not a worry, that is a legit problem!

Al and KP are going to miss time for whatever reason, that's for sure.

But the solution is to be patient and wait for the right big man to become available.

It will be a mistake if the Celts don't address that 3rd big man problem heading into the playoffs.

agree with all above. But I have no idea what Big might even become available whether in trade or Buyout.

Fierce1 · Post #1879 » by **Fierce1** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 3:14 am

playa-hater wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:
playa-hater wrote:Re: the bench. Their value should not be measured by individual abilities or how they stand as a separate Unit, which is what many seem to be doing. But rather how they complement the starters when they play. Other than maybe some player tweaks, I feel as a whole, they have some very complementarity pieces. Shooters and/or defenders depending on matchups.

My only worry is Kornet should Al or KP miss time.

That is just not a worry, that is a legit problem!

Al and KP are going to miss time for whatever reason, that's for sure.

But the solution is to be patient and wait for the right big man to become available.

It will be a mistake if the Celts don't address that 3rd big man problem heading into the playoffs.

agree with all above. But I have no idea what Big might even become available whether in trade or Buyout.

I'm still hoping it's Olynyk getting a buyout and signing with the Cs.

playa-hater · Post #1880 » by **playa-hater** » Wed Nov 1, 2023 3:21 am

Fierce1 wrote:
playa-hater wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:That is just not a worry, that is a legit problem!

Al and KP are going to miss time for whatever reason, that's for sure.

But the solution is to be patient and wait for the right big man to become available.

It will be a mistake if the Celts don't address that 3rd big man problem heading into the playoffs.

agree with all above. But I have no idea what Big might even become available whether in trade or Buyout.

I'm still hoping it's Olynyk getting a buyout and signing with the Cs.

KO would be such a great pickup. But I wonder if Ainge would even consider it knowing he may end up in Boston. Maybe he regrets Stevens taking over and doing such a great job since replacing Ainge.