Edwards & Dunn Traded for Juancho Hernangomez

[liam]

I didn’t think that Jabari‘s defense was terrible in Boston. I think the effort was there, and he made a few plays. I don’t think he was being targeted repeatedly as the weak point of our defense. I expect that that would happen in a playoff series, but not so much in the regular season.

That said, historically his defense has been pretty awful. I don’t think that he was unplayable, however, just due to the other sub-NBA players behind him.

Honestly don't recall much on the defensive side of things in the playoffs, but I thought Jabari was our best offensive player outside of Tatum in the playoffs.

Of course, can't expect that type of efficiency in the season... but it was nice to see.

I do think we may see quite a bit of Juancho at a SF with Jabari at PF during the season, assuming he's not cut.

This new roster has a ton of flexibility. It's almost like it was built by a coach instead of a GM. 

[BudweiserCeltic]

I didn’t think that Jabari‘s defense was terrible in Boston. I think the effort was there, and he made a few plays. I don’t think he was being targeted repeatedly as the weak point of our defense. I expect that that would happen in a playoff series, but not so much in the regular season.

That said, historically his defense has been pretty awful. I don’t think that he was unplayable, however, just due to the other sub-NBA players behind him.

Honestly don't recall much on the defensive side of things in the playoffs, but I thought Jabari was our best offensive player outside of Tatum in the playoffs.

Of course, can't expect that type of efficiency in the season... but it was nice to see.

I do think we may see quite a bit of Juancho at a SF with Jabari at PF during the season, assuming he's not cut.

This new roster has a ton of flexibility. It's almost like it was built by a coach instead of a GM. 

Well, Ainge was a player and coach during his career as well... and drafted by the Blue Jays.

[liam]

I didn’t think that Jabari‘s defense was terrible in Boston. I think the effort was there, and he made a few plays. I don’t think he was being targeted repeatedly as the weak point of our defense. I expect that that would happen in a playoff series, but not so much in the regular season.

That said, historically his defense has been pretty awful. I don’t think that he was unplayable, however, just due to the other sub-NBA players behind him.

Honestly don't recall much on the defensive side of things in the playoffs, but I thought Jabari was our best offensive player outside of Tatum in the playoffs.

Of course, can't expect that type of efficiency in the season... but it was nice to see.

I do think we may see quite a bit of Juancho at a SF with Jabari at PF during the season, assuming he's not cut.

This new roster has a ton of flexibility. It's almost like it was built by a coach instead of a GM. 

Well, Ainge was a player and coach during his career as well... and drafted by the Blue Jays.

Good player but I don't remember him being a good coach...

[Roy H.]

I didn’t think that Jabari‘s defense was terrible in Boston. I think the effort was there, and he made a few plays. I don’t think he was being targeted repeatedly as the weak point of our defense. I expect that that would happen in a playoff series, but not so much in the regular season.

That said, historically his defense has been pretty awful. I don’t think that he was unplayable, however, just due to the other sub-NBA players behind him.

Honestly don't recall much on the defensive side of things in the playoffs, but I thought Jabari was our best offensive player outside of Tatum in the playoffs.

Of course, can't expect that type of efficiency in the season... but it was nice to see.

I do think we may see quite a bit of Juancho at a SF with Jabari at PF during the season, assuming he's not cut.

This new roster has a ton of flexibility. It's almost like it was built by a coach instead of a GM. 

Well, Ainge was a player and coach during his career as well... and drafted by the Blue Jays.

Good player but I don't remember him being a good coach...

He was a successful one.  .602 career winning percentage with the Suns (which is better than Brad's .557, incidentally).  Unfortunately, though, his coaching tenure is best known for Robert Horry throwing a towel at him.

[liam]

I didn’t think that Jabari‘s defense was terrible in Boston. I think the effort was there, and he made a few plays. I don’t think he was being targeted repeatedly as the weak point of our defense. I expect that that would happen in a playoff series, but not so much in the regular season.

That said, historically his defense has been pretty awful. I don’t think that he was unplayable, however, just due to the other sub-NBA players behind him.

Honestly don't recall much on the defensive side of things in the playoffs, but I thought Jabari was our best offensive player outside of Tatum in the playoffs.

Of course, can't expect that type of efficiency in the season... but it was nice to see.

I do think we may see quite a bit of Juancho at a SF with Jabari at PF during the season, assuming he's not cut.

This new roster has a ton of flexibility. It's almost like it was built by a coach instead of a GM. 

Well, Ainge was a player and coach during his career as well... and drafted by the Blue Jays.

Good player but I don't remember him being a good coach...

He was a successful one.  .602 career winning percentage with the Suns (which is better than Brad's .557, incidentally).  Unfortunately, though, his coaching tenure is best known for Robert Horry throwing a towel at him.

He only coached 3 years...

[gouki88]

I didn’t think that Jabari‘s defense was terrible in Boston. I think the effort was there, and he made a few plays. I don’t think he was being targeted repeatedly as the weak point of our defense. I expect that that would happen in a playoff series, but not so much in the regular season.

That said, historically his defense has been pretty awful. I don’t think that he was unplayable, however, just due to the other sub-NBA players behind him.

Honestly don't recall much on the defensive side of things in the playoffs, but I thought Jabari was our best offensive player outside of Tatum in the playoffs.

Of course, can't expect that type of efficiency in the season... but it was nice to see.

I do think we may see quite a bit of Juancho at a SF with Jabari at PF during the season, assuming he's not cut.

This new roster has a ton of flexibility. It's almost like it was built by a coach instead of a GM. 

Well, Ainge was a player and coach during his career as well... and drafted by the Blue Jays.

Good player but I don't remember him being a good coach...

He was a successful one.  .602 career winning percentage with the Suns (which is better than Brad's .557, incidentally).  Unfortunately, though, his coaching tenure is best known for Robert Horry throwing a towel at him.

He only coached 3 years...

I think his tenure ended prematurely due to the Rob Horry towel incident.

He was still a relatively good coach. But a long time ago!

[liam]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

[Jiri Welsch]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

[liam]

Good thing we didn't make room on our roster last year so we could keep Bane!!!!

[liam]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

If TIMELORD and Smart are your starters you need another scorer at the 4 or the 2 depending on how you go.

[gouki88]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

If TIMELORD and Smart are your starters you need another scorer at the 4 or the 2 depending on how you go.

I doubt Timelord starts to begin the season. Probably Horford-Tatum-Brown-Richardson-Smart, or Horford-Tatum-Brown-Smart-Schroder

[liam]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

If TIMELORD and Smart are your starters you need another scorer at the 4 or the 2 depending on how you go.

I doubt Timelord starts to begin the season. Probably Horford-Tatum-Brown-Richardson-Smart, or Horford-Tatum-Brown-Smart-Schroder

I'd rather see TIMLORD, Hernangomez, Tatum, Brown, Smart.

[gouki88]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

If TIMELORD and Smart are your starters you need another scorer at the 4 or the 2 depending on how you go.

I doubt Timelord starts to begin the season. Probably Horford-Tatum-Brown-Richardson-Smart, or Horford-Tatum-Brown-Smart-Schroder

I'd rather see TIMLORD, Hernangomez, Tatum, Brown, Smart.

That lineup is worse on both ends.

[liam]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

If TIMELORD and Smart are your starters you need another scorer at the 4 or the 2 depending on how you go.

I doubt Timelord starts to begin the season. Probably Horford-Tatum-Brown-Richardson-Smart, or Horford-Tatum-Brown-Smart-Schroder

I'd rather see TIMLORD, Hernangomez, Tatum, Brown, Smart.

That lineup is worse on both ends.

I think it fits together better. Schroder definitely should come off the bench. TIMELORD has earned a chance to start.

[Celtics2021]

Interesting:

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/07/nba-boston-celtics-start-juancho/

I saw that on Karalis’ podcast the other day. He wasn’t exactly bullish and just was trying to convey that Hernangomez shoots better with extended minutes.

I think we’re best served trotting out our best defensive 5 as the starters and figuring out the rotations afterward. Just my opinion!

If TIMELORD and Smart are your starters you need another scorer at the 4 or the 2 depending on how you go.

I doubt Timelord starts to begin the season. Probably Horford-Tatum-Brown-Richardson-Smart, or Horford-Tatum-Brown-Smart-Schroder

I'd rather see TIMLORD, Hernangomez, Tatum, Brown, Smart.

It would be very surprising to se Hernangomez start.  I could see the starting 5 being either Horford or TimeLord, and I imagine it will be closer to 50/50 over the season for those two because neither will be 100% available.  But Juancho seems unlikely.