How should Boston handle KP going forward??

[ConstableGeneva]

KP on, JT on, JB on: -1.2 net
KP on, JT on, JB off: +5.0 net
KP on, JT off, JB on: +10.9 net
KP off, JT on, JB on: +11.7 net
KP, JT, JB all off: +9.8 net

The starting lineup needs more jelling. Personally, I think JB and KP need to cede possessions to JT when all three are on the floor. Less calling for iso's/postups unless in early transition. Run more PnR either between KP and JT or DWhite and JT. Let our ball movement and scoring stem from there. JB and KP have always had good chemistry so they can do their thing when JT sits.

I do think the regression in shooting by the starters not named KP has hurt their offense (and in turn has affected their defense, esp transition D). Holiday especially has been brutal relative to his elite shooting last season. Let's hope it's just the shoulder and that shoulder fully heals in time for the playoffs (don't want another Brogdon situation).

Holiday - 8.7% drop from 3
Brown - 3.0% drop from 3
Tatum - 1.8% drop from 3
White - 1.8% drop from 3
Porziņģis - 3.0% increase from 3

[Fierce1]

I think Joe should try replacing Jrue with Al in the starting 5.

Question is will Jrue agree to that?

[jfs1000d]

This shows how crazy people are.

KP takes points and shots away from JT. I think fans get mad that JT isn’t in NBA convos because of his total numbers, If there was no Brown or no KP, Tatum would be at 30+ a game.

That answer is no, KP makes this team elite.

[Triple7]

This shows how crazy people are.

KP takes points and shots away from JT. I think fans get mad that JT isn’t in NBA convos because of his total numbers, If there was no Brown or no KP, Tatum would be at 30+ a game.

That answer is no, KP makes this team elite.

and we would lose a lot of games with JT chucking 3’s non stop, and defenses collapsing on him. Having KP in there, helps JT a lot. Gives us an inside option, and a lot of mismatches in our favor. Also, an inside presence that bothers shots. All this talk about KP not being effective for our team should just stop. Total nonsense.

[ryan in Maine]

I know I'd manage his minutes very carefully for the back nine of the season.