Official Celtics 2021-22 Season Thread

[bucknersrevenge]

^^^ It’s probably fake, but I’ve said for years reset that juju. Agree with you.

Carsen sucks. IT would organizationally help us so much more than keeping Carsen around

We could always bring back your fave Scary Terry.

[Celtics_History_Lesson]

Austin Ainge, Zarren, Stevens, Wyc:

We just signed free agent Kemba Walker for $140million.

We are so good.

Contracts for life.

We are the best.

That was then.



This is now.



Austin Ainge, Zarren, Stevens, Wyc:

We just removed Kemba Walker and his bloated deal and injuries and laziness from the roster by using a first round pick.

We are so good.

Contracts for life.

We are the best.

[GoGreen]

Lakers hiring a new training staff? Maybe the Cs should do the same

[ParticleMan]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263038/Relationship-Between-Brad-Stevens-Kemba-Walker-Described-As-Tension-Filled

not a big surprise. but it does explain a lot. may have been part of the reason brad lost the team.

anyways you can see why brad couldn't run kemba out of town fast enough.

[Fierce1]

Brad is off to a good start.

Removing Kemba and his huge contract is a big sigh of relief.

Celts now have the cap flexibility to do something significant in the off-season.

Another move that should be made is trading Tristan Thompson.
His contract is easy to move.

Celts just have too many Centers now with the addition of Horford and Moses.

[cloverleaf]

Lakers hiring a new training staff? Maybe the Cs should do the same

Considering that the reason given for the Lakers' head trainer firing was only 6 players playing at least 60 games, when the C's only had 3 playing at least 60, maybe not a bad idea (though I always question the caliber of C's docs more than the trainers): https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/6/19/22541474/nba-rumors-lakers-fire-head-athletic-trainer-nina-hsieh

[cloverleaf]

^^^ It’s probably fake, but I’ve said for years reset that juju. Agree with you.

Carsen sucks. IT would organizationally help us so much more than keeping Carsen around

I'm not sure either IT has shown himself to be a great organization man.

[SmartWentCrazy]

^^^ It’s probably fake, but I’ve said for years reset that juju. Agree with you.

Carsen sucks. IT would organizationally help us so much more than keeping Carsen around

I'm not sure either IT has shown himself to be a great organization man.

He loved Boston. LOVED it. Having him would help improve the culture of the team. Carsen adds zero.

[cloverleaf]

Carsen sucks. IT would organizationally help us so much more than keeping Carsen around

I'm not sure either IT has shown himself to be a great organization man.

He loved Boston. LOVED it. Having him would help improve the culture of the team. Carsen adds zero.

IT loved Boston because he thought they loved him. That's actually not the same as really loving Boston. And he was more about his touches and scoring than most players: that's not what I think this young group needs more of in example or in the mix.

[SmartWentCrazy]

I'm not sure either IT has shown himself to be a great organization man.

He loved Boston. LOVED it. Having him would help improve the culture of the team. Carsen adds zero.

IT loved Boston because he thought they loved him. That's actually not the same as really loving Boston. And he was more about his touches and scoring than most players: that's not what I think this young group needs more of in example or in the mix.

The fans did and do love him. He knows hes kicked and would be no dif than perk on the Cavs

[playa-hater]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263038/Relationship-Between-Brad-Stevens-Kemba-Walker-Described-As-Tension-Filled

not a big surprise. but it does explain a lot. may have been part of the reason brad lost the team.

anyways you can see why brad couldn't run kemba out of town fast enough.

If there was tension it wasn't because either was a bad person. It is just a situation where Kemba wanted a role of 1st option like he was in Charlotte. Obviously he couldn't get that here. Difference is Kemba, like many other ball needy players, struggle to be as productive efficiently speaking with a smaller role. That FIT was never going to work. GH left because more than anything he wanted a bigger role as well. Same for Rozier. One reason why adding a third star may not be all roses. Boston needs a "glue" Star more than anything. and/or a pass first PG type. If those players can not be found, then better get great 3 and D players who excel without the ball.

[GoGreen]

Carsen sucks. IT would organizationally help us so much more than keeping Carsen around

I'm not sure either IT has shown himself to be a great organization man.

He loved Boston. LOVED it. Having him would help improve the culture of the team. Carsen adds zero.

I'm with you. Bring him back just for some good juju. We could use it.

[cloverleaf]

My takeaways from Brad's presser yesterday:

1) The C's no longer aspire to "be a handful". They now want to be "in the mix".

2) Brad had wished Danny were the type of GM to go out and have a beer with him after a tough loss.

[smooth_as_silk]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263038/Relationship-Between-Brad-Stevens-Kemba-Walker-Described-As-Tension-Filled

not a big surprise. but it does explain a lot. may have been part of the reason brad lost the team.

anyways you can see why brad couldn't run kemba out of town fast enough.

If there was tension it wasn't because either was a bad person. It is just a situation where Kemba wanted a role of 1st option like he was in Charlotte. Obviously he couldn't get that here. Difference is Kemba, like many other ball needy players, struggle to be as productive efficiently speaking with a smaller role. That FIT was never going to work. GH left because more than anything he wanted a bigger role as well. Same for Rozier. One reason why adding a third star may not be all roses. Boston needs a "glue" Star more than anything. and/or a pass first PG type. If those players can not be found, then better get great 3 and D players who excel without the ball.

They have, potentially, a couple already.

Smart can be that guy
FOurnier
Nesmith

Brown and Tatum are both heavy usage top end players and unless they themselves bring in a 3rd star who is willing to take on a specific role (Harden a playmaker as opposed to scorer) then it will not work. And it hasnt worked so far with Irving, Hayward or Kemba

[BleedGreen1989]

Am I the only one who thinks Al Horford may start for this team?

[ParticleMan]

^^ not at all.
i think we might very well see horford start and finish, but rob play more minutes. this may be based on matchups also.

[smooth_as_silk]

^^ not at all.
i think we might very well see horford start and finish, but rob play more minutes. this may be based on matchups also.

Got to start him for the additional ball movement.

Also I remember the tremendous chemistry that Smart and Al had on the court together in the past.

[playa-hater]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263038/Relationship-Between-Brad-Stevens-Kemba-Walker-Described-As-Tension-Filled

not a big surprise. but it does explain a lot. may have been part of the reason brad lost the team.

anyways you can see why brad couldn't run kemba out of town fast enough.

If there was tension it wasn't because either was a bad person. It is just a situation where Kemba wanted a role of 1st option like he was in Charlotte. Obviously he couldn't get that here. Difference is Kemba, like many other ball needy players, struggle to be as productive efficiently speaking with a smaller role. That FIT was never going to work. GH left because more than anything he wanted a bigger role as well. Same for Rozier. One reason why adding a third star may not be all roses. Boston needs a "glue" Star more than anything. and/or a pass first PG type. If those players can not be found, then better get great 3 and D players who excel without the ball.

They have, potentially, a couple already.

Smart can be that guy
FOurnier
Nesmith

Brown and Tatum are both heavy usage top end players and unless they themselves bring in a 3rd star who is willing to take on a specific role (Harden a playmaker as opposed to scorer) then it will not work. And it hasnt worked so far with Irving, Hayward or Kemba

Smart can be, but is not a star level.
Fournier is Hayward lite, not so good on defense.
Nesmith is a up and coming 3 and D type but definitely not a star level glue guy yet.

all 3 good role players though. I do think a healthy Rob Williams can be that guy.

[playa-hater]

^^ not at all.
i think we might very well see horford start and finish, but rob play more minutes. this may be based on matchups also.

I hate to say it, but one Big benefit for not starting RW is it may keep him from getting a BIGGER offer come FA.

Me personally I would rather just start RW but depending on matchup or need let Horford finish games. I don't feel either RW or Horford should have their starting or finishing games be set in stone. Each provides totally different values to Boston.

[Andrew McCeltic]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263038/Relationship-Between-Brad-Stevens-Kemba-Walker-Described-As-Tension-Filled

not a big surprise. but it does explain a lot. may have been part of the reason brad lost the team.

anyways you can see why brad couldn't run kemba out of town fast enough.

If there was tension it wasn't because either was a bad person. It is just a situation where Kemba wanted a role of 1st option like he was in Charlotte. Obviously he couldn't get that here. Difference is Kemba, like many other ball needy players, struggle to be as productive efficiently speaking with a smaller role. That FIT was never going to work. GH left because more than anything he wanted a bigger role as well. Same for Rozier. One reason why adding a third star may not be all roses. Boston needs a "glue" Star more than anything. and/or a pass first PG type. If those players can not be found, then better get great 3 and D players who excel without the ball.

Brooklyn’s made it work.. Miami.. and our title team. But you usually need one of three to take a smaller role and excel in it. We were lucky Ray did.