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Re: Celtics draft grades: A+ By CBS Sports
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2018, 09:39:17 AM »

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Re: Celtics draft grades: A+ By CBS Sports
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2018, 10:23:43 AM »

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When was the last time the Celtics had a real shot blocker ? i cant wait for swatted balls traveling to the 4th and 5th rows! (thats what she said)
Remember what bill Russell said about such blocks. To do this only gives the ball back to the other team.  More effective is to block the ball to one of your teammates, not the fourth row.

That’s what Bill said, or that’s what ‘she’ said ?

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« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2018, 10:31:50 AM »

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When was the last time the Celtics had a real shot blocker ? i cant wait for swatted balls traveling to the 4th and 5th rows! (thats what she said)
Remember what bill Russell said about such blocks. To do this only gives the ball back to the other team.  More effective is to block the ball to one of your teammates, not the fourth row.

That’s what Bill said, or that’s what ‘she’ said ?

Hee hee!

It was a "that's what she said" joke.

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« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2018, 11:08:42 AM »

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« Reply #19 on: June 22, 2018, 11:09:55 AM »

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When was the last time the Celtics had a real shot blocker ? i cant wait for swatted balls traveling to the 4th and 5th rows! (thats what she said)

Well, Steimsma was basically Bill Russell, so I guess 2012?
I'm bitter.

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« Reply #20 on: June 22, 2018, 03:29:22 PM »

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This from ESPN:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23864234/2018-nba-draft-six-big-first-round-winners
Boston Celtics

Selected center Robert Williams with the No. 27 pick.

Schmitz: Along with Walker, Williams has the potential to be the steal of the draft at No. 27 -- the same draft slot of a similar lob-catching, shot-blocking center in Clint Capela. While there are clear questions about Williams' motor, the rangy big man is without a doubt a top-10 caliber talent when fully engaged.

He's much more suited for the open NBA game than the role he played as a power forward with clogged paint at Texas A&M. Boston is the exact environment that Williams needs to rev up his focus and commitment to his craft. The Celtics also could really use a big in Williams' mold, as he'll be a tremendous lob threat for Kyrie Irving and the rest of Boston's offensive weapons.

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« Reply #21 on: June 22, 2018, 03:38:10 PM »

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This from ESPN:

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23864234/2018-nba-draft-six-big-first-round-winners
Boston Celtics

Selected center Robert Williams with the No. 27 pick.

Schmitz: Along with Walker, Williams has the potential to be the steal of the draft at No. 27 -- the same draft slot of a similar lob-catching, shot-blocking center in Clint Capela. While there are clear questions about Williams' motor, the rangy big man is without a doubt a top-10 caliber talent when fully engaged.

He's much more suited for the open NBA game than the role he played as a power forward with clogged paint at Texas A&M. Boston is the exact environment that Williams needs to rev up his focus and commitment to his craft. The Celtics also could really use a big in Williams' mold, as he'll be a tremendous lob threat for Kyrie Irving and the rest of Boston's offensive weapons.

I think certainly the C's also saw the potential Williams had and that he was misused a bit at A&M. I think CBS even mentioned this in one of the interviews yesterday, and many draft pundits have echoed the same, that Williams was misused at A&M and could have done more in different roles. No doubt CBS can unlock Williams' true potential  ;D
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« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2018, 04:19:21 PM »

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Finally!  We replaced what we lost with Jordan Mickey!

Danny has finally advanced to taking 6'9" big men instead of 6'8" big men.  It's a big day

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« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2018, 04:24:07 PM »

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Finally!  We replaced what we lost with Jordan Mickey!

Danny has finally advanced to taking 6'9" big men instead of 6'8" big men.  It's a big day

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Re: Celtics draft grades: A+ By CBS Sports
« Reply #24 on: June 22, 2018, 08:37:34 PM »

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27. Boston Celtics - Robert Williams, C, Texas A&M
Grade: A

This is wild. Williams is a lottery-level talent as a shot blocker and rim runner in the vein of Clint Capela. He already has NBA-level strength and can jump out of the gym. Incredible value for Boston. How do they always pull this off?
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/6/21/17489496/nba-draft-2018-grades-round-1



Ummm, Boston has NEVER pulled this off before. Who else is a lottery-level talent who slipped to the end of the draft and was drafted by Boston?

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« Reply #25 on: June 22, 2018, 09:09:32 PM »

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The next Clint Capela or Ben Wallace

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« Reply #26 on: June 22, 2018, 09:45:15 PM »

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SB Nation:
27. Boston Celtics - Robert Williams, C, Texas A&M
Grade: A

This is wild. Williams is a lottery-level talent as a shot blocker and rim runner in the vein of Clint Capela. He already has NBA-level strength and can jump out of the gym. Incredible value for Boston. How do they always pull this off?
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/6/21/17489496/nba-draft-2018-grades-round-1



Ummm, Boston has NEVER pulled this off before. Who else is a lottery-level talent who slipped to the end of the draft and was drafted by Boston?

It's the Dunkin Donut coffee drinking leprechauns.
I moved the cheese.

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« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2018, 10:08:04 PM »

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After not taking Jordan Bell last year, this feels great.

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« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2018, 10:59:15 PM »

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SB Nation:
27. Boston Celtics - Robert Williams, C, Texas A&M
Grade: A

This is wild. Williams is a lottery-level talent as a shot blocker and rim runner in the vein of Clint Capela. He already has NBA-level strength and can jump out of the gym. Incredible value for Boston. How do they always pull this off?
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/6/21/17489496/nba-draft-2018-grades-round-1



Ummm, Boston has NEVER pulled this off before. Who else is a lottery-level talent who slipped to the end of the draft and was drafted by Boston?

Not to be a party pooper but gerald green?

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« Reply #29 on: June 23, 2018, 12:27:29 AM »

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SB Nation:
27. Boston Celtics - Robert Williams, C, Texas A&M
Grade: A

This is wild. Williams is a lottery-level talent as a shot blocker and rim runner in the vein of Clint Capela. He already has NBA-level strength and can jump out of the gym. Incredible value for Boston. How do they always pull this off?
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/6/21/17489496/nba-draft-2018-grades-round-1



Ummm, Boston has NEVER pulled this off before. Who else is a lottery-level talent who slipped to the end of the draft and was drafted by Boston?

Not to be a party pooper but gerald green?
sullinger too