Around the NBA 2018 (Non-Celtics Talk)

Tiny ball · Post #1361 » by **Tiny ball** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:34 am

AlCelticFan wrote:
exculpatory wrote:
exculpatory wrote:Damn

Little Rondo looks so so so **** good feeding the Brow.

I really really miss the Rondo who fed the Truth, Ticket and Traitor during the glory days.

I do not miss post-Big 3 Rondo.

PS “Truth, Ticket, Traitor ... Rondo” makes me think of Le Carre’s “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”

Playoff Rondo is **** eating up the Blazers.

Playoff Rondo is always another beast. I don't know how he turns it on like that.

He knows how to play basketball. He will make good coach.

Tiny ball · Post #1362 » by **Tiny ball** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:43 am

Jaqua92 wrote:
GregB wrote:Yeah Philly will be tough in the second round. It would be quite the accomplishment , if Brad Stevens and the return of Smart gets us to the ECF

I'd contest that its a blessing if we can push Philly to 5 games. They are legit and young.

Whether we want to admit it or not, stating we have a better future than Philly with this roster may not be true. Danny sees this..expect more moves.

Simmons with Embiid, Fultz and shooters when these guys hit their prime>our core imo. I think some of us are seriously underselling how good they will be.

Danny will make moves though and I think we'll get it going in the future, but Philly's future is just as legit as ours

Healthy Celtics they would be lucky to win a home game.imho

exculpatory · Post #1363 » by **exculpatory** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:06 am

LOLOL
Will never forget this:

Watch on YouTube

traax · Post #1364 » by **traax** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 6:52 am

Jaqua92 wrote:I'd contest that its a blessing if we can push Philly to 5 games. They are legit and young.

Whether we want to admit it or not, stating we have a better future than Philly with this roster may not be true. Danny sees this..expect more moves.

Simmons with Embiid, Fultz and shooters when these guys hit their prime>our core imo. I think some of us are seriously underselling how good they will be.

Danny will make moves though and I think we'll get it going in the future, but Philly's future is just as legit as ours

You are right and its pretty obvious. Pretty much any neutral fan, who is not involved in any Celtics/76ers rivalry, prefers their core.
Its not an outrageous take to think that they will have two Top 10 players next year. I have seen many people on this board here laugh about the 76ers, lets see if they are willing to eat crow. I doubt it.

BRUNiNHO91 · Post #1365 » by **BRUNiNHO91** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:23 am

Tiny ball wrote:
Jaqua92 wrote:
GregB wrote:Yeah Philly will be tough in the second round. It would be quite the accomplishment , if Brad Stevens and the return of Smart gets us to the ECF

I'd contest that its a blessing if we can push Philly to 5 games. They are legit and young.

Whether we want to admit it or not, stating we have a better future than Philly with this roster may not be true. Danny sees this..expect more moves.

Simmons with Embiid, Fultz and shooters when these guys hit their prime>our core imo. I think some of us are seriously underselling how good they will be.

Danny will make moves though and I think we'll get it going in the future, but Philly's future is just as legit as ours
Healthy Celtics they would be lucky to win a home game.imho

Something tells me Ersan, Reddick, Beli and Saric wouldn't combine for like 20 3's and 90 points against the Celtics..

London2Boston · Post #1366 » by **London2Boston** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:38 am

And that is why Miami was my first choice opponent. Oh well.

Ed Pinkney · Post #1367 » by **Ed Pinkney** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:39 am

Froob wrote:
Spoiler:
truth18 wrote:
Ed Pinkney wrote:

A good summary of the totality of Olynyk the basketball player.

I hate Wade and LeBron, this does extend somewhat to the current Heat now that Wade is back there. But I find my rival fan mentality hates what the Sixers have done over the last several years a great deal, so I would really like to them crash and burn in the first round.

Eh, there are plenty historical reasons to hate the Sixers. Being salty over their tanking is the least of my concern.

BRUNiNHO91 wrote:
What happened to this guy?

He was always overrated trash.

People whining about tanking is a lot worse than the actual tanking.

Ouch.

prov1ml · Post #1368 » by **prov1ml** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:12 pm

Tiny ball wrote:
Jaqua92 wrote:
GregB wrote:Yeah Philly will be tough in the second round. It would be quite the accomplishment , if Brad Stevens and the return of Smart gets us to the ECF

I'd contest that its a blessing if we can push Philly to 5 games. They are legit and young.

Whether we want to admit it or not, stating we have a better future than Philly with this roster may not be true. Danny sees this..expect more moves.

Simmons with Embiid, Fultz and shooters when these guys hit their prime>our core imo. I think some of us are seriously underselling how good they will be.

Danny will make moves though and I think we'll get it going in the future, but Philly's future is just as legit as ours
Healthy Celtics they would be lucky to win a home game.imho

Edit. Misread your statement.

I agree!

Moose23 · Post #1369 » by **Moose23** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:47 pm

Think Dallas would be interested in Smart to pair with DSJ in the backcourt?

I think that isba pairing that could work well.

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GregB · Post #1370 » by **GregB** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:48 pm

Moose23 wrote:Think Dallas would be interested in Smart to pair with DSJ in the backcourt?

I think that isba pairing that could work well.

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I think he comes back. Unless someone makes a crazy offer for him. With his injuries i am having a hard time seeing that offer come. Smart fits well as a 5-7 guy with his versatility.

I personally think we move Terry. We won’t be able to pay him plus he has stated he wants a chance to start at some point in his career. This is the offseason it happens. Hopefully coming off a career high playoff performance to maximize his value.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #1371 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:07 pm

Lol at Van Gundy calling Lebron out by saying "Why is he grabbing his face?"

He didn't even get hit.

prov1ml · Post #1372 » by **prov1ml** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:07 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Lol at Van Gundy calling Lebron out by saying "Why is he grabbing his face?"

He didn't even get hit.

Exactly. He flops with the best of them

jcappy · Post #1373 » by **jcappy** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:07 pm

Indy by 25-8 over Cavs. Could be a double happy day.

prov1ml · Post #1374 » by **prov1ml** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:10 pm

Lance Stephenson with NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE

Post #1375 » by **Darth Celtic** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:11 pm

I think Lebron already has his house packed up for his next move.

soxfan2003 · Post #1376 » by **soxfan2003** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:12 pm

Lance Stephenson!

albas89 · Post #1377 » by **albas89** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:35 pm

The ref situation is really getting out of hand... Having Giannis, Harden or LeBron on your team and you're playing 8 vs 5 every game... I bet the 2004 Pistons would have been swept in the 2nd round max if they played today's game...

robdog_5 · Post #1378 » by **robdog_5** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:42 pm

LeBron struggling from line

Marvel · Post #1379 » by **Marvel** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:45 pm

Pacers up.

Roddy · Post #1380 » by **Roddy** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:47 pm

Ive always been a huge Lance Stephenson fan. This guy has talent, he can do anything on the court....and he is pretty funny and crazy.