Gabe Pruitt

[hiphop1]

With our lack of signing a backup point guard, I feel they must really like what Pruitt can bring to the table. I for one am on the band wagon. I know he hasn't played much, but I see that he could if he works hard have a similar game to Gilbert Arenas. And I am not comparing the two just because they were both second round picks. They both have a similar skill set. I also think that Pruitt can become a shut down defender.

[GregB]

With our lack of signing a backup point guard, I feel they must really like what Pruitt can bring to the table. I for one am on the band wagon. I know he hasn't played much, but I see that he could if he works hard have a similar game to Gilbert Arenas. And I am not comparing the two just because they were both second round picks. They both have a similar skill set. I also think that Pruitt can become a shut down defender.

I don't think Gil is a very good comparison. If I had to pick a long lanky PG who is strong defensively to compare him to It would be Devin Harris. But, I think its a little premature comparing him to anyone until he actually plays a string of non meaningless NBA minutes.

[hiphop1]

With our lack of signing a backup point guard, I feel they must really like what Pruitt can bring to the table. I for one am on the band wagon. I know he hasn't played much, but I see that he could if he works hard have a similar game to Gilbert Arenas. And I am not comparing the two just because they were both second round picks. They both have a similar skill set. I also think that Pruitt can become a shut down defender.

I don't think Gil is a very good comparison. If I had to pick a long lanky PG who is strong defensively to compare him to It would be Devin Harris. But, I think its a little premature comparing him to anyone until he actually plays a string of non meaningless NBA minutes.

I hear you, I just think his skill set is comparable to Gil.

[ParticleMan]

I dunno, I don't see the Gil Arenas comparison either. For one, Arenas only fell to the second round because of concerns about his character and coachability. Which frankly turned out to be justified. Lute Olsen couldn't wait to see the guy leave Arizona, he was totally fed up with Gil's antics. Otherwise Arenas was a legit 1st rounder.

Arenas is incredibly strong for a 6-3 guy. He's like a mini-Pierce. Pruitt is never going to come close to that on his frame. And that's going to prevent Pruitt from ever being the shot creator that Gil is.

I like Gabe but I'd be surprised if he ever turns into a quality starter. I'd be happy next season with 10 mpg in a backup/3rd string role. I think the team is relying more on House than Pruitt. For all the griping about House, the fact is he was pretty solid, if you can just pair him with someone who can bring the ball up.

[hiphop1]

I dunno, I don't see the Gil Arenas comparison either. For one, Arenas only fell to the second round because of concerns about his character and coachability. Which frankly turned out to be justified. Lute Olsen couldn't wait to see the guy leave Arizona, he was totally fed up with Gil's antics. Otherwise Arenas was a legit 1st rounder.

Arenas is incredibly strong for a 6-3 guy. He's like a mini-Pierce. Pruitt is never going to come close to that on his frame. And that's going to prevent Pruitt from ever being the shot creator that Gil is.

I like Gabe but I'd be surprised if he ever turns into a quality starter. I'd be happy next season with 10 mpg in a backup/3rd string role. I think the team is relying more on House than Pruitt. For all the griping about House, the fact is he was pretty solid, if you can just pair him with someone who can bring the ball up.

I think Pruitt could still add some muscle. I do agree about House though, he was CLUTCH in the playoffs.

[celticfan42487]

Gilbert looks like he's 3 Pruitts put together and has a much better handle on the ball when he drives.

A big reason why Gilbert is an all-star is because he gets fouls much like Pierce does in both volume and technique.

I think not signing a backup point guard was more a measure of not improving and sticking with House. They did give House a 2 year contract and that's not just so they can pay him to sit on the bench.

[Barry Lird]

So hard to get a read on Pruitt based on the little I've seen him, but in terms of who he reminds me of, moves like, it'd have to be Gerald Henderson. Moves just like Gerald used to. If he could develop into a Henderson, he'd have to be considered yet another Danny draft steal. So that seems like his best case scenario to me.

That said, Gabe just didn't seem like a real PG to me. He seemed so tentative, with a sub-par handle for a PG, but then, with such little to go on, I could be way off base, but those were my impressions last year.

[War of the Lamb]

Gabe will be a very good pg. He has a killer crossover that will allow him to get anywhere on court.
His decision making after going to D league was 500% better. HE learns quickly. He is going to be a lights out shooter. He will be as good a passer as Rondo. And like Rondo will be pesky on defense.

He is still very young but I think we are set with Rondo and Pruitt at pg. I feel good about our situation. And you know what is good also, These two are enough alike that when Gabe comes into game the other players don't have to make a big adjustment. The flow will remain the same and I think that helps everyone.

[Golabki]

[quote="hiphop1"]With our lack of signing a backup point guard, I feel they must really like what Pruitt can bring to the table. I for one am on the band wagon.[/quote]
We DID sign a backup point guard. His name is Eddie House. Gabe is a 3rd point guard/4th shooting guard. He is a garbage minutes/injury insurance player... which is as it should be.

[BillessuR6]

I really like Gabe. Obviously he haven`t seem much of him but when he got minutes he looked like he belonged in the NBA. I think he has really nice instincts and I expect him to get a lot more minutes this season.

He kind of reminds me of Penny a little bit. He has this smoothness in his game just like Hardaway...

[hiphop1]

With our lack of signing a backup point guard, I feel they must really like what Pruitt can bring to the table. I for one am on the band wagon.

We DID sign a backup point guard. His name is Eddie House. Gabe is a 3rd point guard/4th shooting guard. He is a garbage minutes/injury insurance player... which is as it should be.

I beg to differ bro. I think he will play a bigger role than a garbage player

[Golabki]

With our lack of signing a backup point guard, I feel they must really like what Pruitt can bring to the table. I for one am on the band wagon.

We DID sign a backup point guard. His name is Eddie House. Gabe is a 3rd point guard/4th shooting guard. He is a garbage minutes/injury insurance player... which is as it should be.

I beg to differ bro. I think he will play a bigger role than a garbage player

I'm not saying Gabe is garbage, but I don't think he will be in the regular rotation on a healthy Celtics team. Pruitt will get at least a few hundred minutes when the other guards are hurt. But frankly the point guard position is probably the most clear on position on the roster. Rondo is the starter, House is the 15-20 minute/game backup and Puritt is injury reserve.

[Rocky5000]

To me, Gabe Pruitt can end up Delonte West with a much better handle, but without the penchant for blocking 7' centers. He also seems to be quite the chucker and needs to improve his shot selection, if he wants to stick in the league as a bench player.

[SonicYouth34]

I think Delonte is a good comparison because of their size and ability to play both guard spots. I hope Smilin' Gabe gets some good PT this year, but even if he doesn't House will be more than able to handle the back up PG spot.

[Bad-Thoma]

I've also liked what I've seen from Gabe in what little time hes played, he's got a nice stroke and seems to have good intincts. My best case would be a Kenny Anderson, Ckucky Atkins type though, he seems like he has the potential to be a servicable pg with an outside shot, not the type to wow you but can get the offense started and space the floor. I don't know that he has the strength to be a penetrating pg or a great defender, but he really doesn't need to be either to be a decent back-up pg. The thing I want to see most is the ability to get into the offense quickly against pressure, last year I think that was Sam I Am's underrated contribution to this team and was Eddie's achilles heel. You just can't try to break down a good defense starting the offense with 12 seconds on the shot clock

[buckner1976]

I've also liked what I've seen from Gabe in what little time hes played, he's got a nice stroke and seems to have good intincts. My best case would be a Kenny Anderson, Ckucky Atkins type though, he seems like he has the potential to be a servicable pg with an outside shot, not the type to wow you but can get the offense started and space the floor. I don't know that he has the strength to be a penetrating pg or a great defender, but he really doesn't need to be either to be a decent back-up pg. The thing I want to see most is the ability to get into the offense quickly against pressure, last year I think that was Sam I Am's underrated contribution to this team and was Eddie's achilles heel. You just can't try to break down a good defense starting the offense with 12 seconds on the shot clock

reminds me of a poor man's stevie franchise. at least stevie in his early years. the kid is very athletic. i think he'll be able to get us into sets and also play off the ball if need be.

[GreenGrizz]

We must embrace an opportunity with Pruitt. Doc and Ainge had great patience and faith in Rondo all way and it worked out well. e

[JMillott]

I want to know where the hell people are coming from with the talk that Gabe Pruitt can play defense? He can't defend which is why he got no chance to play last year in any meaningful minutes and why he never could beat out Eddie House for minutes.

The team obviously wasn't completely thrilled with Eddie House as the back up PG or they never would've signed Sam Cassell or given his minutes to him in the first place. Now clearly the Celtics made a mistake on Cassell being better then House and its posiible that they have made an error in not playing Gabe Pruitt but I doubt it.

[Jammer]

I think Gabe Pruitt's greatest value to the Celtics is as a work out partner for Eddie House.

They probably have some good full court scrimmages, too.

I do think that if the Celtics could get their hands on a player that they felt could protect the ball better than Pruitt, that Pruitt would likely be dealt.

But since he's the de facto third point guard, and happy be on the Inactive List, the Celtics won't be rushing to replace him with a grouch who doesn't appreciate cheering on his teammates while wearing a sport coat (although Inactive players can suit up and warm up).

I have yet to see Pruitt break down a defense with his dribble or set up passing lanes for his teammates due to his maneuvering the ball around the court with his skills and smarts (does he have a point guard mentality?).

On the other hand, in his best imitation of Sammy the Manny Cassell, Gabe will jack one up every chance he gets.

[Rocky5000]

Pruitt wouldn't be dealt he would most likely be cut, which would probably happen if someone like Marbury is let go and asks to join the Cs.