CSL_1904 wrote:Looks like Brad is just as good of a POBO as he was a coach. He's done a great job so far.
Can he deliver the kill shot? That's what we'll learn (this summer?)
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CSL_1904 wrote:Looks like Brad is just as good of a POBO as he was a coach. He's done a great job so far.
bisme37 wrote:GREY, a Spurs fan and one of the best posters on the GB, said this..Gutted. I get it from a longer-term vision for our team, but Derrick is my favourite Spur. Before that it was Patty, so watch out next Spur I get attached to lol
Derrick peaked in the bubble where he averaged 18PPG and took over 8 3s a game at good efficiency, and when he started against Denver in the playoffs before that. Since then, he hasn't reached that level, but it's a function of context as well.
He'll be incredible for the Cs as well - good facilitator, combo guard so can run point or be off ball, can shoot 3, physical drives, great on P&R, excellent defender, steps up to take charges, EXCELLENT human being - read up on his story trying to get noticed to get to the NBA, and excellent in the community.
That said, we've got a glut of guards, and with Devin and Primo coming up, both on rookie deals, I think Derrick costing us more than DJ in the front court was a tough but perhaps necessary deal.
Derrick loves Tatum - budding bromance from Team USA, and he's familiar with the coaching staff (Udoka, Hardy) who likely advocated for him.
He'll open up your passing, excellent locker room guy, great dad jokes, uuuuugh I miss him already... gutted, I get it but yeah, tough day from an emotional, fan stand point.
He just got married this summer and he and his wife are expecting, so big changes.
I feel he'll open his game more with having the talent Cs have around him and they'll benefit from his steady presence and willingness to pass. Just don't get too down on him when he's having an inefficient shooting night. He'll still always give you something on the D end.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM, C'S FANS! You're now my East team. Sort of a full circle return as when I started watching the NBA I cheered for the Cs... Good luck!
Asian Celtic wrote:We're already near the top of the list defensively, now we got another bulldog to top it off. I'm stoked.
Welcome Derrick White!
Hal14 wrote:bisme37 wrote:GREY, a Spurs fan and one of the best posters on the GB, said this..Spoiler:
wow. that's awesome. between reading this and watching his highlight video that Timi made, I'm PUMPED.
that wasn't 70's fan who posted that about White, is it? He and I have had some debates on the player comparisons board
zoyathedestroya wrote:So before this season, the Celtics have never had a trade with the Spurs. We had two trades with them in a month. Ime relationship with Pop at work?
leper-con wrote:zoyathedestroya wrote:So before this season, the Celtics have never had a trade with the Spurs. We had two trades with them in a month. Ime relationship with Pop at work?
Seems like Mchale and Ainge except in this scenario we are Mchale
darrendaye wrote:Well, we'll be able to evaluate how a Smart-White backcourt functions for stretches. White might be a better defender, but Richardson is excellent too. A benefit to this deal is White's familiarity with the Spurs offense and moving off the ball. I felt there was more to unlock with Richardson as the team better learned this system, but bringing in White gives Ime an advocate out there and hopefully that will mean more consistent application.
return2glory wrote:People here will be happy about the way he passes. That should stand out.
Overall, White is a complete player and we got the best player in that trade. Just didn't love getting up our 1st round pick. That's two years in a row now.
The Comedian wrote:TommyPointGawd wrote:Came here hoping to see some kind of highlight video. The the wall of advanced impact stats is even better though.
dorkestra wrote:Embiid is embarrassing the whole city of Philadelphia. Wake up you little bitch
The Comedian wrote:Saint Lazarus playing 4D chess right now.
This dude legit has other Celtics fans arguing with him