things I don't like right now:
- Smarts hero ball. Let's hope it's just a phase... last game looked way better.
If he continues to play like last night, he's great. Limited shooting, lots of steals. Nice passing. Great game for him.
- Thompsons overall game. -> just not what we wished for. work in progress, I hope.
Better than average rebounder, not seeing much else. A zero on the offensive end. Not a very good defender, and certainly not a rim protector.
- Teague. The guy can play! But so far: bad decisions, bad shots, in bad shape (it seems). I'm actually sure he'll come around and personally wins some games for us.
Not seeing it at all. Had a pretty good first game, than pretty terrible since. From what I've read he's been not very good for the last 2 years, and Celtics were hoping a change of scenery would help. It didn't. Last night, missing Prichard, he provided nothing of the bench. He's toast.
While I'm at it, I was never sold on Grant Williams, but he's been even worse this year. I know he's pushing but in 12 minutes of garbage time last nigh, his biggest production was 3 TO's.
I did see some improvement in Nesmith, who I like, BTW. eh works hard on D and 6 rebounds is a nice addition. I think with some PT, he could become a very nice player off the bench. Might not be this year, as Brad doesn't love to push rookies, but I feel okay about him.