Official Celtics 2020-21 Regular Season Thread

Scoonie · Post #1001 » by **Scoonie** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:08 pm

Was that Semi who shot the air ball three-pointer in that video?

Would’ve liked to have seen Nesmith in there.

FlatearthZorro · Post #1002 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:18 pm

Call me crazy, I want Javonte to get some burn. I've always liked his energy, hustle and I think he deserves a chance. Hopefully he gets it this year.

FlatearthZorro · Post #1003 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:19 pm

Scoonie wrote:Was that Semi who shot the air ball three-pointer in that video?

Would’ve liked to have seen Nesmith in there.

Yea, it was our boy Semi. That wasn't even close. :lol:

31to6 · Post #1004 » by **31to6** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:19 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:

Watch on YouTube

TIL Payton Pritchard probably shouldn’t try to defend Jaylen Brown

Tatum’s arms have gained some definition

We’re going to give up a ton of breakaway layups:)

Half-Full · Post #1005 » by **Half-Full** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:55 pm

FlatearthZorro wrote:Call me crazy, I want Javonte to get some burn. I've always liked his energy, hustle and I think he deserves a chance. Hopefully he gets it this year.

Oh no, you not crazy! As you say he brings energy and hustle. With his athleticism and his dunking ability, he can provide a jolt of electricity. There is opportunity there, I think he is ready to take advantage of it.

Post #1006 » by **Parliament10** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:05 pm

BostonCouchGM · Post #1007 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:58 pm

31to6 wrote:
ConstableGeneva wrote:

Watch on YouTube

TIL Payton Pritchard probably shouldn’t try to defend Jaylen Brown

Tatum’s arms have gained some definition

We’re going to give up a ton of breakaway layups:)

yeah, and TIL Smart shouldn't guard Pritchard and Jaylen shouldn't guard Tatum

flintsky21 · Post #1008 » by **flintsky21** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:17 pm

Nesmith already warming the bench for good 'ol Ojeleye.

Post #1009 » by **Parliament10** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:49 pm

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Matt5 · Post #1010 » by **Matt5** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:42 pm

Bleeding Green wrote:
Automattic wrote:In Stevens eyes.

The purpose behind this post is not to bash Stevens or Smart. Both bleed green and mean a lot to this team.

A younger Jaylen was frequently pulled for any defensive miscue. Same with Time Lord.

Ojeleye and even Marcus can brick numerous 3's without repercussion. I have seen more than a few leads slip away. When easy scores followed these unaccountable bricks.

Why the discrepancy?

Missing a jumpshot is hardly an offensive mistake. A good defense needs all five players working in unison, and if you can't trust a player to be in the right spot, the defense falls apart. An offense doesn't need all five players to gel perfectly in the same way. If Jaylen Brown falls asleep on defense and lets his guy cut behind him for an uncontested layup, that's a lot worse than if Jaylen Brown is on offense and doesn't cut to the hoop at the right time.

Ojeleye hardly plays, and it's because he's so limited offensively. I don't think he's a good player to cite for this.

When it is done repeatedly and early in the shot clock, I believe it is

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Post #1011 » by **bisme37** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:19 pm

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Post #1012 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:09 am

bisme37 wrote:

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Yeah, the Jays always struck me as pretty close.

Edug27 · Post #1013 » by **Edug27** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:20 am

Already tired of seeing Semi miss shots, and the season hasn’t started yet.

Post #1014 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:41 am

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playa-hater · Post #1015 » by **playa-hater** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:46 am

Parliament10 wrote:

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2 thoughts.

1 JB has earned that right IMO.

2 Boston needs that as well.

Post #1016 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:47 am

playa-hater wrote:
Parliament10 wrote:

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2 thoughts.

1 JB has earned that right IMO.

2 Boston needs that as well.

Brown is turning out to be a very good person, and a decent player, as well.

Post #1017 » by **Parliament10** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:48 am

Well, we're hurting a little bit. But, we still have 13 players.

robdog_5 · Post #1018 » by **robdog_5** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:39 am

This season is the most pessimistic I've felt about Celtics in a while. Pandemic year with limited depth. Injuries already mounting. We have no proven depth. I get wanting to see what you have with rookies but the fact we have no wing depth with any experience is troubling. I have no idea how we score. Tatum is gonna get blitzed all the time. Who is gonna create offense right now.

Anyways. I'm seeing a mid seed in East. If Kemna is healthy and right in playoffs we can beat anyone in a series but we may really struggle in the regular season.

31to6 · Post #1019 » by **31to6** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:55 am

robdog_5 wrote:This season is the most pessimistic I've felt about Celtics in a while. Pandemic year with limited depth. Injuries already mounting. We have no proven depth. I get wanting to see what you have with rookies but the fact we have no wing depth with any experience is troubling. I have no idea how we score. Tatum is gonna get blitzed all the time. Who is gonna create offense right now.

Anyways. I'm seeing a mid seed in East. If Kemna is healthy and right in playoffs we can beat anyone in a series but we may really struggle in the regular season.

I think you should be ready to be pleasantly surprised. Everyone we’re bringing back should be better.. and JT/JB/MS is a pretty damn accomplished trio by this point.

As long as Kemba comes back looking like himself I’ll be surprised if we’re not one of the top 2 seeds in the East.

Curmudgeon · Post #1020 » by **Curmudgeon** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:58 am

robdog_5 wrote:This season is the most pessimistic I've felt about Celtics in a while. Pandemic year with limited depth. Injuries already mounting. We have no proven depth. I get wanting to see what you have with rookies but the fact we have no wing depth with any experience is troubling. I have no idea how we score. Tatum is gonna get blitzed all the time. Who is gonna create offense right now.

Anyways. I'm seeing a mid seed in East. If Kemna is healthy and right in playoffs we can beat anyone in a series but we may really struggle in the regular season.

My view is the complete opposite. They will make the finals barring injuries to key players. (I've already baked Kemba's knee into my prediction.) There is nothing in the preseason basketball I've watched that would change my mind. I've never seen so much bad basketball. Maybe it's the early start, or something in the water.