Celts Make it a D-White Christmas! Victory Cigar vs LAL 12/25

Post #61 » by **Froob** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:12 am

Green89 · Post #62 » by **Green89** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:13 am

TatumMVP wrote:D.White DPOY, prime White is better player than Smart.
We won 3 out 4 game on West.

Last 2 playoff years, Smart's minutes for us were 760 & 679. D. White's were 585 and 593. Imagine if those were flip flopped. :sigh:

And we won't even go there regarding how many games we closed with Smart or Brogdon while White sat on the bench.

ConstableGeneva · Post #63 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:15 am

Jammer wrote:
Jammer wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Cs would have to give up Banton, Svi, Luke, Brissett, Lamar, and Walsh for Oly.

Why can't Olynyk simply get a BUYOUT from Utah. They're not planning on re-signing him, and he might want to ring chase.

On the other hand, if he's traded, he preserves his Bird Rights (currently makes around $12.2M).

Or they could swap Horford and a Pick?

That would be an awful trade. KO can't guard Embiid or Giannis.

Tatumfor2 · Post #64 » by **Tatumfor2** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:15 am

@bisme

A Pritchard in a pear tree?

playa-hater · Post #65 » by **playa-hater** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:17 am

Green89 wrote:
TatumMVP wrote:D.White DPOY, prime White is better player than Smart.
We won 3 out 4 game on West.

Last 2 playoff years, Smart's minutes for us were 760 & 679. D. White's were 585 and 593. Imagine if those were flip flopped. And we won't even go there regarding how many games we closed with Smart or Brogdon while White sat on the bench.

Please do not get me started.. It's Christmas..

Jammer · Post #66 » by **Jammer** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:18 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:
Jammer wrote:
Jammer wrote:
Why can't Olynyk simply get a BUYOUT from Utah. They're not planning on re-signing him, and he might want to ring chase.

On the other hand, if he's traded, he preserves his Bird Rights (currently makes around $12.2M).

Or they could swap Horford and a Pick?

That would be an awful trade. KO can't guard Embiid or Giannis.

That's why the question mark. Olynyk is a better 3 point shooter, better passer, better ball handler, but doesn't have the strength to stop Centers. Olynyk is 6' 10.75" without shoes but he's weak physically, and didn't spend enough time in the weight room. Horford seems closer to 6' 9" but is stronger, has better technique and more smarts defensively as well as offensively on the block.

Memokerobi · Post #67 » by **Memokerobi** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:19 am

Going 3-1 in this road trip is damn impressive. All 4 were tough games. Also great bounce back after an ugly loss vs the Warriors.

Always great to beat the Lakers. Merry Christmas!

KillahGhostface · Post #68 » by **KillahGhostface** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:20 am

I’d rather eat my own foot than trade Al for Kelly.

Al is untouchable.

ConstableGeneva · Post #69 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:22 am

Read on Twitter

One of the things I've enjoyed the most on this season's team -- the quick outlet pass/pitch-ahead. We rarely did this in the past. The ability to rebound cleanly has helped.

ConstableGeneva · Post #70 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:24 am

Read on Twitter

No lies detected.

Fencer reregistered · Post #71 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:24 am

itrsteve wrote:
itrsteve wrote:If the outcome of this is anything besides a thread titled around the lines of “dreaming of a D White Christmas” then this internet webpage was for nothing.

Thank you

sort of

My thought was more of a focus on the 11 Holiday gifts.

itrsteve · Post #72 » by **itrsteve** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:26 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:
itrsteve wrote:
itrsteve wrote:If the outcome of this is anything besides a thread titled around the lines of “dreaming of a D White Christmas” then this internet webpage was for nothing.

Thank you

sort of

My thought was more of a focus on the 11 Holiday gifts.

We had so much to work with

MAYBE NEXT YEAR

Fencer reregistered · Post #73 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:34 am

Jammer wrote:
Jammer wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Cs would have to give up Banton, Svi, Luke, Brissett, Lamar, and Walsh for Oly.

Why can't Olynyk simply get a BUYOUT from Utah. They're not planning on re-signing him, and he might want to ring chase.

On the other hand, if he's traded, he preserves his Bird Rights (currently makes around $12.2M).

Or they could swap Horford and a Pick?

What????

playa-hater · Post #74 » by **playa-hater** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:35 am

OK there is some sad news to report. D White's streak of 3 blocks per game has come to an end. White with 2.. KP stole one from him.. KP = Grinch

Scoonie · Post #75 » by **Scoonie** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:43 am

jirrit wrote:DWhite's just such all-around greatness.

He's such an elite role player.

Also has the highest basketball IQ on the team.

Jammer · Post #76 » by **Jammer** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:54 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:
Jammer wrote:
Jammer wrote:
Why can't Olynyk simply get a BUYOUT from Utah. They're not planning on re-signing him, and he might want to ring chase.

On the other hand, if he's traded, he preserves his Bird Rights (currently makes around $12.2M).

Or they could swap Horford and a Pick?

What????

Keep on reading the thread. I didn't recommend it, I merely stated it was a possibility, but put a question mark for a reason. See a few posts further along.

Post #77 » by **165bows** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:08 am

playa-hater wrote:And the real amazing thing is I think we didn't even play anywhere near normal.. Tatum was off and houser was ice cold.. If we play to our potential we beat them by thirty..

Been a big Hauser guy since day one but he’s starting to repeat last December’s (ice) cold snap.

RodyTur10 · Post #78 » by **RodyTur10** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:09 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:

Read on Twitter

Read on Twitter

MIP. All-Star. Take your pick. Most consistent player on this team.

We share a love for Derrick White. Yet I think Tyrese Maxey is the most logical candidate for MIP.

robdog_5 · Post #79 » by **robdog_5** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:12 am

Jrue Holiday seemed to struggle to start the year. But he's really starting to come on. These last 3 games have been the best team basketball I've seen from the Celtics in years. Trust, passing, cutting, making the extra pass. Today defense won the game IMO. Every time Lakers started to make a little dent late in game we'd get a block or steal.

Fierce1 · Post #80 » by **Fierce1** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:15 am

robdog_5 wrote:Jrue Holiday seemed to struggle to start the year. But he's really starting to come on. These last 3 games have been the best team basketball I've seen from the Celtics in years. Trust, passing, cutting, making the extra pass. Today defense won the game IMO. Every time Lakers started to make a little dent late in game we'd get a block or steal.

So true.

That's why it was silly to expect them to be very good at the start of the season.

It takes time to adjust, especially with 2 new starters.

The good news is the Celtics are not done getting better.

By March and April, this Celtics team will be way better than what they are right now.

Who smokes the Big Christmas Cigar?