Official Boston Celtics thread

[Inglewood_B]

This season got that 07-08 feel to it going in, although I knew that team would click right away we won't really know what this team is about until after the all star break, we got a pretty tough schedule to start it may not look that great at first and the prisoner of the moment brigade will act like the sky is falling but once this team forms chemistry and barring major injuries we will be back in the finals

:joy: I admire your optimism tho. Wish I could be saying the same for Los Lakers

 

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road to #18

 

[its....JOHN B]

I just said it has the same feel I didn't say I have the same expectations, it's not like everyone had that team locked to make the finals either, even though Detroit hadn't made the finals in two years nobody had us getting through them, once the season started and we started rolling through teams that all changed but there were question marks going into the year just like there is with this team, it wasn't till we signed Posey is when I started saying we're a lock

 

[BlackAX410]

https://twitter.com/NBCSCeltics/status/914613244504842240

Tatum beating Hayward in a 3 point contest, it's been rave reviews about him and yabusele who I'm extremely excited about watching play

 

[its....JOHN B]

From what I saw last night compared to what I saw in our first matchup with Charlotte I’m cool with Tatum getting the start against Cleveland, it sounded like there’s a chance that could happen and if they’re going to start Love at the 5 and Bron at the 4 I think he’ll be fine defensively I would let him handle Crowder, Bron will switch off on him as much as possible but whatever might as well get his growing pains in early

 

[BlackAX410]

From what I saw last night compared to what I saw in our first matchup with Charlotte I’m cool with Tatum getting the start against Cleveland, it sounded like there’s a chance that could happen and if they’re going to start Love at the 5 and Bron at the 4 I think he’ll be fine defensively I would let him handle Crowder, Bron will switch off on him as much as possible but whatever might as well get his growing pains in early

Yeah unless we're going big I'm cool with the kyrie, jaylen, Hayward, Tatum and horford lineup the ball movement and versatility was great. Baynes in case we need to go big. Morris likely will fit better coming off the bench

 

[Kairo]

Kyrie is showing that he'll fill the IT gap just fine and then some, if he can commit defensively the way he's been doing in the preseason ill be happy. Matter fact, if the team can find it's defensive identity before the all star break, 1st seed is entirely attainable. Kinda feels like it's biding time to the playoffs but there's a lot to figure out with the roster overhaul, can't wait to see the rotations/lineups Brad utilizes with the personnel he has.

 

[its....JOHN B]

Kyrie isn’t a great defender but you can already see the difference defensively compared to IT

 

[Kairo]

Early MIP candidate on the squad? I'm liking Smarts progress, esp his attitude towards an extension. I'm just worried he plays himself into consideration for the type of contract we can't give him.

 

[its....JOHN B]

He might be deserving of it but he probably won’t get it, Jaylen Brown could enter running too, I got Buddy Hield taking it though I got him making a big jump and he got more of a green light

 

[BlackAX410]

Early MIP candidate on the squad? I'm liking Smarts progress, esp his attitude towards an extension. I'm just worried he plays himself into consideration for the type of contract we can't give him.

Smart looks immensely better, shot selection, touch and explosion around the basket and jumper all look improved. Jaylen looks more composed and I have him taking a leap this season as our starting 2. More decisive around the basket, more composed with his jumper (hit a few pull up 3's and mid range jumpers in the preseason. Him putting the clamps on kemba and blocking his shot followed by blocking Marvin Williams In the post has me excited about his development. Rozier looks better as well he was always a great rebounder but he looks so comfortable with his shot and finished better around the basket. All 3 guys look like they improved and will give us a different dynamic

 

[its....JOHN B]

Early MIP candidate on the squad? I'm liking Smarts progress, esp his attitude towards an extension. I'm just worried he plays himself into consideration for the type of contract we can't give him.

Smart looks immensely better, shot selection, touch and explosion around the basket and jumper all look improved. Jaylen looks more composed and I have him taking a leap this season as our starting 2. More decisive around the basket, more composed with his jumper (hit a few pull up 3's and mid range jumpers in the preseason. Him putting the clamps on kemba and blocking his shot followed by blocking Marvin Williams In the post has me excited about his development. Rozier looks better as well he was always a great rebounder but he looks so comfortable with his shot and finished better around the basket. All 3 guys look like they improved and will give us a different dynamic

YES I’m telling you he’s going to be a dpoy candidate eventually

 

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road to #18 start tomorrow .......

 

[BlackAX410]

Glad Tatum and jaylen are starting, they can thrive in the offensive afterthought role and versatility on defense. They're also solid rebounders too, having lineups with size is so refreshing

 

[its....JOHN B]

Glad Tatum and jaylen are starting, they can thrive in the offensive afterthought role and versatility on defense. They're also solid rebounders too, having lineups with size is so refreshing

I like that he’s giving Tatum a chance, if he can show he can defend at a high level he might just keep that spot

 

[its....JOHN B]

He’s capable of averaging a double double and we know what he can do offensively, defense is the only question mark

 

[BlackAX410]

Glad Tatum and jaylen are starting, they can thrive in the offensive afterthought role and versatility on defense. They're also solid rebounders too, having lineups with size is so refreshing

I like that he’s giving Tatum a chance, if he can show he can defend at a high level he might just keep that spot

His wingspan and quick feet were a pleasant surprise. I want him to take guys off the dribble at the 4

 

[its....JOHN B]

Still a lot to look forward to but...expectations are about the same as they were last year, sad man

 

[mc317]

Fucking leg willy

 

[Inglewood_B]

Tough break.