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Title: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on July 07, 2017, 11:46:09 PM
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Boston Celtics (0-0) vs Los Angeles Lakers (0-1)
Saturday, July 8, 2017
8:30 PM ET
Las Vegas Summer League Game 1
Thomas and Mack Center

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Celtics Summer League Roster
45 Kadeem Allen
52 Rosco Allen
26 Jabari Bird
7 Jaylen Brown
38 Perrin Buford
9 Demetrius Jackson
63 Landen Lucas
51 Abdel Nader
37 Semi Ojeleye
28 Terran Petteway
40 Scoochie Smith
11 Jayson Tatum
60 Trevor Thompson
46 Scott Wood
54 Ante Zizic

Possible Starting Lineup
Kadeem Allen,  Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Semi Ojeleye, Ante Zizic

Players to Watch
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Jayson Tatum - The Celtics first round pick, #3 overall, will continue to have the spotlight on him throughout his first Summer League. In Utah, Tatum averaged 18.7 points on 46.8% shooting along with 9.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 steals. 
Abdel Nader - Nader, the 58th pick in last year's draft played last season with the Red Claws and was named D-League Rookie of the Year.  He averaged 14.7 point, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, while shooting 48.6% from the floor.  He is trying to make a case for joining the Celtics this season. 
Jaylen Brown - Jaylen was a man among boys in his first game against the Sixers with 29 points and 13 rebounds.  Against the Spurs, Brown struggled with just 6 points on 2-6 shooting and 0-4 from beyond the arc.  He sat out the third game against the Jazz.  Hopefully he will be back to playing in this one. 
Ante Zizic - The Celtics drafted Zizic 23rd in 2016.  He impressed this past season playing for David Blatt with Darüşşafaka Doğuş.  Blatt described him as having a nose for the ball and being unafraid of anything.   He finished his first game with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block and  followed that with 6 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block in his second game.  Against the Jazz, he scored 9 points to go with 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. 

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Lakers Summer League Roster
2 Lonzo Ball
1 Vander Blue
3 Alec Brown
31 Thomas Bryant
4 Alex Caruso
6 PJ Dozier
5 Josh Hart
14 Brandon Ingram
0 Kyle Kuzma
20 David Nwaba
19 Matt Thomas
21 Travis Wear
7 Gabe York
40 Ivica Zubac

Possible Starting Lineup
Vander Blue, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Travis Wear, Ivica Zubac

Players to Watch
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Brandon Ingram - Ingram played very well in the Lakers' opener against the Clippers.  He finished with 26 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.  He took a hard fall at the end of regulation and sat out the overtime but hopefully will be ready to play in this one.
Lonzo Ball - Whether it was nerves or being out of shape or whatever reason, Ball struggled in his debut.  He finished with 5 points on 2-15 shooting (1-11 3 pointers), 4 rebounds and 5 assists.  After that first game, you know he's going to want to bounce back in this one.
Vander Blue - Vander Blue played in 3 games for the Celtics back in the 2013-14 season.  He's vying for a spot on the Lakers now and finished with 11 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
Thomas Bryant - Bryant, a center out of Indiana,  was the 42nd pick in the 2017 draft. He played well in his first game with 13 points and 5 rebounds. 

Game Notes
The Celtics will face their long time rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in their first game of the Las Vegas Summer League.  After playing in the smaller Cox Pavillion that seats 2500 last year in Vegas, this season all 3 of their opening games are at the Thomas and Mack Center that seats 15,000. 

For the first time in Vegas Summer League history,  a game was sold out in advance as ticket for this game were quickly sold out.  Expect the stands to be packed with Lakers fans as they were on Friday night for the Lakers and Clippers opening game, which the Clippers won 96-93 in overtime.

The Celtics had Friday night off between playing in Utah and now in Vegas.  The Lakers played on Friday night and will be playing in back to back games.  The Celtics have had a little more experience together, having played 3 games in Utah while the Lakers have had just the one game. 

Key Matchup
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Jayson Tatum vs Lonzo Ball
The 2nd and 3rd picks in the 2017 draft will face each other in this game.  The Celtics' rookie Jayson Tatum played very well in Utah, averaging 18.7 points and 9.7 rebounds.  in his debut, he finished with 21 points on 8-17 shooting and 7 rebounds.   Ball didn't fare quite as well in his debut with just 5 points on 2-15 shooting with 4 rebounds and 5 assists. 

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Jaylen Brown vs Brandon Ingram
Two lottery picks from the 2016 draft will also be key to each of their teams.  Jaylen Brown played well so far as did Brandon Ingram.  Will one give their team the advantage? 

Keys to the Game
Chemistry - Both of these teams have been together for a limited time, but the Celtics have played 3 games to try to build some chemistry as a team while the Lakers have played just 1 game. 
Defense -  Defense is always a key to winning, whether in Summer League, regular season or especially in the playoffs. 
Rookie Play -  Each team has a rookie playing who is expected to come in and contribute right away to their teams.  So far, the Celtics #3 pick has outplayed the Lakers #2 pick.  Will that continue in this game? 
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 07, 2017, 11:47:51 PM
Go Celtics!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Phantom255x on July 07, 2017, 11:53:31 PM
TP FLCeltsFan!

Brown > Ingram
Tatum > Ball
Zizic > Zubac

Enough said.  8)
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 07, 2017, 11:55:44 PM
Ball should play much better against the guards we have...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticsElite on July 07, 2017, 11:59:49 PM
The rivalry renews with this one . You got ingram vs brown. Tatum vs Ball, zizic vs zubac. A lot of players have something to prove to the other
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: FLCeltsFan on July 08, 2017, 12:04:56 AM
TP to max215, Phantom255x, liam, and CelticsElite for being the first to post in the game thread. 

Unfortunately I have to miss watching this one because of my son's wedding.  I told him tonight at the rehearsal that he'd better appreciate my being there and missing a Celtics vs Lakers game!  Maybe they will have wi fi and I can watch it during the reception  on my tablet :)   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!! 
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 12:07:35 AM
TP FLCeltsFan!

Brown > Ingram
Tatum > Ball
Zizic > Zubac

Enough said.  8)

Eh, I can definitely agree with the first two, but I take Zubac over Zizic.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Phantom255x on July 08, 2017, 12:07:35 AM
TP to max215, Phantom255x, liam, and CelticsElite for being the first to post in the game thread. 

Unfortunately I have to miss watching this one because of my son's wedding.  I told him tonight at the rehearsal that he'd better appreciate my being there and missing a Celtics vs Lakers game!  Maybe they will have wi fi and I can watch it during the reception  on my tablet :)   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!!

Congratulations to your son!

I know these Celtics vs. Lakers games should always be prioritized, but in events like these, it's completely understandable  ;)

But yeah, sneak in the tablet or phone (with 4G/LTE) and try your best haha.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Phantom255x on July 08, 2017, 12:09:01 AM
TP FLCeltsFan!

Brown > Ingram
Tatum > Ball
Zizic > Zubac

Enough said.  8)

Eh, I can definitely agree with the first two, but I take Zubac over Zizic.

Lol it was sort of a joke, but yeah I agree  :laugh:

Celtics > Lakers all day.  8)
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 12:23:07 AM
TP to max215, Phantom255x, liam, and CelticsElite for being the first to post in the game thread. 

Unfortunately I have to miss watching this one because of my son's wedding.  I told him tonight at the rehearsal that he'd better appreciate my being there and missing a Celtics vs Lakers game!  Maybe they will have wi fi and I can watch it during the reception  on my tablet :)   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!!

My own wedding was in  October 31st 1997 the year we missed on Tim Duncan. I missed the season opener with Pitino. The Celtics beat the Bulls in what was the highlight of the season. Some things are  more important than basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 01:12:26 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: trickybilly on July 08, 2017, 01:13:00 AM
Here's hoping we run some offence through Zizic.

Cheers.. Go Cs
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 01:16:42 AM
Ball finished tonight with  13% fg%, 2-15 FG, 5 assists. Lol

Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CELTICSofBOSTON on July 08, 2017, 01:32:45 AM
TP to max215, Phantom255x, liam, and CelticsElite for being the first to post in the game thread. 

Unfortunately I have to miss watching this one because of my son's wedding.  I told him tonight at the rehearsal that he'd better appreciate my being there and missing a Celtics vs Lakers game!  Maybe they will have wi fi and I can watch it during the reception  on my tablet :)   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!!

My own wedding was in  October 31st 1997 the year we missed on Tim Duncan. I missed the season opener with Pitino. The Celtics beat the Bulls in what was the highlight of the season. Some things are  more important than basketball.

I was born that very day!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 01:38:50 AM
TP to max215, Phantom255x, liam, and CelticsElite for being the first to post in the game thread. 

Unfortunately I have to miss watching this one because of my son's wedding.  I told him tonight at the rehearsal that he'd better appreciate my being there and missing a Celtics vs Lakers game!  Maybe they will have wi fi and I can watch it during the reception  on my tablet :)   

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Celtics!!!!!

My own wedding was in  October 31st 1997 the year we missed on Tim Duncan. I missed the season opener with Pitino. The Celtics beat the Bulls in what was the highlight of the season. Some things are  more important than basketball.

I was born that very day!

That's my anniversary... 20 years this year...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 04:34:09 AM
TP to FlCelticFan for a nice game thread. Game is on 7/8 though. lol.

GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 06:31:26 AM
Thanks for the thread and analysis flc. Tp once more to you.

Ball was pretty bad in his first game, both on offense and defense. I hope Tatum just destroys ball tonight. God I hate the lakers.  >:(

Gooooooooooooooooo baby Celtics!!  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Darío SpanishFan on July 08, 2017, 06:41:44 AM
TP FLCeltsFan!

Brown > Ingram
Tatum > Ball
Zizic > Zubac

Enough said.  8)

Eh, I can definitely agree with the first two, but I take Zubac over Zizic.

Too early. Don't you think?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on July 08, 2017, 06:51:47 AM
TP to FlCelticFan for a nice game thread. Game is on 7/8 though. lol.

GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Wow thanks on the date. I thought I missed it last night and would have been p---ed.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 06:57:21 AM
Back down closer to sea level, hope that helps Ante and the others too.

Jaylen is due for a big game.  He needs to establish himself as the best player on the floor, esp with Ingram playing.

I'm encouraged by the play of Nader, but he still has some things to clean up.  Really hope he makes the big club, he sacrificed a lot of dough by being a D-league stash instead of playing overseas.

I hope to see Brandy in the stands (Tatum's mom).  I've got a crush on her.   :angel:
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:36:33 AM
Ball should play much better against the guards we have...

yup....this will be the difference .  He will be like back in college .  I would put Nader on Ball ....somebody tall.....Ball struggles more against guys his own height .

We have no guards to defend Ball .... expect him to go off ....with 20 assists LOL.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: dreamgreen on July 08, 2017, 08:55:16 AM
Watch Tatum out play Ball will be fun!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 04:08:39 PM
It's official, Lakers afraid of Ingram getting embarrassed by Tatum and Brown:
http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0675430125143071392-4
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: playdream on July 08, 2017, 04:21:37 PM
Ball should play much better against the guards we have...

yup....this will be the difference .  He will be like back in college .  I would put Nader on Ball ....somebody tall.....Ball struggles more against guys his own height .

We have no guards to defend Ball .... expect him to go off ....with 20 assists LOL.
Go off from what? I say he sucked again
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 04:41:02 PM
It's official, Lakers afraid of Ingram getting embarrassed by Tatum and Brown:
http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0675430125143071392-4

Igram not playing the rest of summer league...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 06:06:47 PM
Magic putting his foot down lol

Dang I really looking forward to seeing him out there against Brown.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: JBcat on July 08, 2017, 07:27:53 PM
Magic putting his foot down lol

Dang I really looking forward to seeing him out there against Brown.

Same here.  I wanted to see both Brown and Tatum go against Ingram.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 07:37:28 PM
Zizic vs Zubac tonight! I'm really looking forward to this one.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 07:43:01 PM
Zizic vs Zubac tonight! I'm really looking forward to this one.

battle of the Z 's

Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 07:45:47 PM
Magic putting his foot down lol

Dang I really looking forward to seeing him out there against Brown.

not as much as Brown and Tatum I'm sure .  Brown has been thinking about this show down im sure . he does n't back down from anybody or any challenge.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 08:04:20 PM
Back down closer to sea level, hope that helps Ante and the others too.



I actually think this might help Ante.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:05:36 PM
Look at these two making excuses. Ball sucked last night call it like it is.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: The_Truth on July 08, 2017, 08:14:55 PM
If Brown plays over 25 min we win. As simple as that
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:33:51 PM
Ingram rivaling fried Payton for the worst NBA hair cut
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:35:43 PM
Definitely not your average SL game. Place is sold out and loud.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:36:05 PM
Ingram rivaling fried Payton for the worst NBA hair cut


Payton is all time NBA worse....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:36:07 PM
Nice pass by Ball in transition. He is going to be a fun player to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:36:07 PM
Zizic garbage
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:37:40 PM
Tatum settled for that jumper. Be patient.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:37:59 PM
Wow, that ref ought to be ashamed that he fell for that ridiculousness... Refs in midseason form already I see  ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:38:23 PM
Wow, that ref ought to be ashamed that he fell for that ridiculousness... Refs in midseason form already I see  ::)

BS call...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 08:39:11 PM
Terrible start.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:39:14 PM
Showtime is back! 
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:39:20 PM
Nice pass by Ball there
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:39:22 PM
Jerome Allen has been pretty terrible thus far as a coach. This whole "no point guard" philosophy and playing with freaking Nader as the de facto point guard has just blown up in his face.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:39:44 PM
Great pass by Ball. That is what I wanted to see. Drive, middle of the paint, dish.

Ball needs to get into the paint more to be a top guard in the NBA.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 08, 2017, 08:39:49 PM
Why in the world is Jaylen settling for jumpers?

I count twice where he could just get to the rim.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 08:39:56 PM
holy **** can the announcers be up Ball's jock any more?  hahhaha
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:40:13 PM
The crowd is treating this like a playoff game. I guess this is as close as the Lakers will be for a long time...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 08:40:39 PM
I am happy that the Laker fans finally have something to cheer for. They came out for Lonzo like it is the Superbowl.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: outcry on July 08, 2017, 08:40:57 PM
The fanboys in the crowd going wild for any little thing Ball does in a summer league game is a tad over the top. I think I'll be watching the game on mute.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:41:15 PM
What was that Brown?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 08:41:31 PM
Jerome Allen has been pretty terrible thus far as a coach. This whole "no point guard" philosophy and playing with freaking Nader as the de facto point guard has just blown up in his face.

Isn't Walter the coach in Vegas?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:41:48 PM
Well, Jaylen has been pretty terrible so far.

And I guess Walter is taking over the coaching now in LV. Finally put an actual guard in.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:41:49 PM
The fanboys in the crowd going wild for any little thing Ball does in a summer league game is a tad over the top. I think I'll be watching the game on mute.

It's C's/Lakers I'm enjoying it.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:42:14 PM
Having no point guard is really hurting this summer league team...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 08:42:22 PM
For all the high praise on this board, zizic is absolute garbage...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 08:42:49 PM
Jackson couldn't be worse than any guard in this roster. Why isn't he playing?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:43:01 PM
That one-legged fadeaway by Tatum is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:43:15 PM
Here comes Bird!!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:43:19 PM
Enjoying seeing Zubac vs Zizic. Zubac more purposeful so far. Getting to his spots better. 
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:43:54 PM
playing without guards is stupid
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 08, 2017, 08:43:55 PM
Finally, Jaylen driving to the basket. He should live on the FT line.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 08:44:08 PM
What's wrong with Jaylen?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:44:09 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

Needs to get himself easier shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:44:26 PM
They can't miss.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 08:45:15 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

The one foot step-back? He's been making that shot consistently throughout SL. That's a huge weapon to have in his repertoire if he can keep hitting it with consistency.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:45:30 PM
poor defense
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:45:47 PM
Good Lord, Walter needs to sit all of their arses on the bench. This is putrid, effortless basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:45:54 PM
Tatum telegraphed that shot. Decided he was shooting no matter what.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:46:05 PM
lakers shooting 90 %
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:46:19 PM
lakers shooting 90 %

Only?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 08:47:34 PM
Terrible offensive plays. Ball movement is non-existent.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:47:35 PM
no celtics fans there at all
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 08:47:46 PM
The fanboys in the crowd going wild for any little thing Ball does in a summer league game is a tad over the top. I think I'll be watching the game on mute.
Like a college crowd.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:47:52 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

The one foot step-back? He's been making that shot consistently throughout SL. That's a huge weapon to have in his repertoire if he can keep hitting it with consistency.

Yes, I don't like it. Relies too much on difficult shot attempts.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:48:19 PM
Nader is a ballhog, continuously forcing the issue when it's not needed. Not a fan of watching him.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:48:35 PM
celtics look awful
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:48:45 PM
Lucus showing something...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:48:48 PM
Turrible
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
C's have no one on the floor that can create for anyone else.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 08:49:12 PM
playing without guards is stupid

Tp!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:49:26 PM
Great passing by LAL. Inspired by Ball's selflessness.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 08:50:49 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

The one foot step-back? He's been making that shot consistently throughout SL. That's a huge weapon to have in his repertoire if he can keep hitting it with consistency.

Yes, I don't like it. Relies too much on difficult shot attempts.

Well, I like it. It's a hard shot to defend. If someone hits it consistently and is comfortable with it, it's a good shot to have. Many NBA greats have made their careers based on having that kind of shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:51:21 PM
My fat butt and 4 old ladies could be a bigger challenge to the lakers tonite
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:51:22 PM
Great passing by LAL. Inspired by Ball's selflessness.

If this is how they are going to look with Ball they are going to really fun to watch.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 08:51:27 PM
C's have no one on the floor that can create for anyone else.

Yep, it was quite evident against Utah as well.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 08:51:29 PM
Some of these backup d league bigs are so bad.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 08:51:38 PM
Celtics started a run when Jackson enters the court. Put him there with Jaylen and Jayson.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:51:43 PM
Jackson's best summer league game so far...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 08:52:04 PM
Nader is a ballhog, continuously forcing the issue when it's not needed. Not a fan of watching him.

Tp
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: kraidstar on July 08, 2017, 08:52:16 PM
C's finally playing a little actual basketball after a very nervous start.

I have literally never seen so many bad play inside offensively - a sign that they are too tight and aren't making the extra pass.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 08:52:22 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

The one foot step-back? He's been making that shot consistently throughout SL. That's a huge weapon to have in his repertoire if he can keep hitting it with consistency.

Yes, I don't like it. Relies too much on difficult shot attempts.

Well, I like it. It's a hard shot to defend. If someone hits it consistently and is comfortable with it, it's a good shot to have. Many NBA greats have made their careers based on having that kind of shot.
I think of Paul Pierce when he takes that shot. Keep it up kid!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 08:52:43 PM
celtics playing a bit better now. but the team on the floor simply has no ball handlers who can pass. it is simply a collection of individual talents right now. not much of a team.

but that is okay too. it is only summer league.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:53:04 PM
C's finally playing a little actual basketball after a very nervous start.

I have literally never seen so many bad play inside offensively - a sign that they are too tight and aren't making the extra pass.


I think that big crazy crowd was taking some of these guys out of there games....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:54:22 PM
Some of these backup d league bigs are so bad.

we d be better off with Oakfor than most of the garbage bigs ...that can't move their feet or score.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 08:54:23 PM
good god. they are interviewing ball's dad. i hate how the media feeds such egos and nobodies need for attention.

sigh.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 08:54:42 PM
Lavar is a buffoon. Get your teeth whitened.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:54:59 PM
Two people I don't want to hear on my tv lavar ball and Jabba the hutt
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:55:02 PM
Don't interview the nutter dad.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 08:55:18 PM
Lavar just needs to go away.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:55:19 PM
How about a 3 second call on the Lakers... WOW!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 08:55:25 PM
Demetrius Jackson's learned how to run a two-for-one from Rozier, I see.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:55:25 PM
good god. they are interviewing ball's dad. i hate how the media feeds such egos and nobodies need for attention.

sigh.

my wife threathen to turn the tv off ......smh .....media low IQ
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 08:55:39 PM
Don't interview the nutter dad.

It's impossible at this point, they're having a reality tv show LOL.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:55:45 PM
Lavar: "We're going to dominate summer league, winter league, etc."

Ramona: "What do you think about people making fun of Lonzo's shooting last night?"

Lavar: "It's only summer league."

 ::)

Is he really oblivious to how ignorant and ridiculous he is?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:55:48 PM
Lavar is a buffoon. Get your teeth whitened.

Gotta keep them laker yellow ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:56:06 PM
Lucas looks like a player....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 08:56:39 PM
Lavar is a buffoon. Get your teeth whitened.

Gotta keep them laker yellow ;D

LOL TP!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 08:56:46 PM
celtics playing a bit better now. but the team on the floor simply has no ball handlers who can pass. it is simply a collection of individual talents right now. not much of a team.

but that is okay too. it is only summer league.  ;D
Definitely better defense the last few minutes, but putrid offensive execution.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: kraidstar on July 08, 2017, 08:57:16 PM
C's finally playing a little actual basketball after a very nervous start.

I have literally never seen so many bad play inside offensively - a sign that they are too tight and aren't making the extra pass.


I think that big crazy crowd was taking some of these guys out of there games....

Yup. That combined with us playing without a real PG led to a lot of ugly hero ball possessions.

If they can get focused they should win this game, we are more talented than the Lakers.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:57:44 PM
celtics playing a bit better now. but the team on the floor simply has no ball handlers who can pass. it is simply a collection of individual talents right now. not much of a team.

but that is okay too. it is only summer league.  ;D
Definitely better defense the last few minutes, but putrid offensive execution.

Yeah, as bad as Jackson was his one game in Utah, he has to be better than this nonsense of playing with no guards.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: kraidstar on July 08, 2017, 08:57:47 PM
Just 3 points for the Lakers the last 5 minutes
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:57:55 PM
What's up with Jaylen. Are they just playing him out of his comfort zone? He looks lost so far...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 08:57:55 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

The one foot step-back? He's been making that shot consistently throughout SL. That's a huge weapon to have in his repertoire if he can keep hitting it with consistency.

Yes, I don't like it. Relies too much on difficult shot attempts.

Well, I like it. It's a hard shot to defend. If someone hits it consistently and is comfortable with it, it's a good shot to have. Many NBA greats have made their careers based on having that kind of shot.

Time and a place for it. He needs to work harder to easier shots. Drive the ball. He is settling for difficult shots.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:58:06 PM
who in the F are these announcers ......it is all about Lakers and Ball.......there is no mention of another team on the court ..

what awful coverage .....this is Houston rockets bad coverage .....nothing but Lakers , lakers , ball, ball ....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 08:58:14 PM
Ball will probably be a good player, but saying that he is going to be better than magic, my god cmon. 
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 08:58:29 PM
Some of these backup d league bigs are so bad.

we d be better off with Oakfor than most of the garbage bigs ...that can't move their feet or score.

Id take my chances with him.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 08:58:31 PM
who in the F are these announcers ......it is all about Lakers and Ball.......there is no mention of another team on the court ..

what awful coverage .....this is Houston rockets bad coverage .....nothing but Lakers , lakers , ball, ball ....

thats what I said earlier!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 08:58:45 PM
We're in trouble if Jaylen is gonna be our SG
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: coco on July 08, 2017, 08:58:48 PM
Why does ESPN even bothers interviewing Lavar Ball when the game is in progress!!😡
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 08:59:00 PM
these announcers are on their knees for the lakers and lavar
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 08:59:24 PM
Don't like that shot by Tatum. Went in but don't like it. Difficult shot, too difficult.

The one foot step-back? He's been making that shot consistently throughout SL. That's a huge weapon to have in his repertoire if he can keep hitting it with consistency.

Yes, I don't like it. Relies too much on difficult shot attempts.

Well, I like it. It's a hard shot to defend. If someone hits it consistently and is comfortable with it, it's a good shot to have. Many NBA greats have made their careers based on having that kind of shot.

Time and a place for it. He needs to work harder to easier shots. Drive the ball. He is settling for difficult shots.

On that I agree wholeheartedly.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 08:59:26 PM
In what freaking world is that not a foul for Tatum, you incompetent refs??
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: kraidstar on July 08, 2017, 08:59:30 PM
Wow, Tatum doesn't get the call on the obvious bump
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 08:59:43 PM
Grown man move by Zizic.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:59:45 PM
We're in trouble if Jaylen is gonna be our SG

Hayward is the shooting guard!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 08:59:53 PM
Zizic!!!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 09:00:11 PM
Zizic is always slouching over.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: coco on July 08, 2017, 09:00:17 PM
Jalen should let someone else get some minutes if he isn't playing hard
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:00:33 PM
Zizic is always slouching over.

I thought KO went away.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:00:39 PM
every comment is about ball

do they get money for every time they mention lonzo ball.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:01:03 PM
Lol zizic ::)
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:01:36 PM
Zizic is always slouching over.


Defensive stance even on Offense....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 09:02:10 PM
Dear Semi and Zizic,

U stink!

Thanks,

Chief
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:02:22 PM
I think Ball is Rondo 2.0 with less defense from his early days and perhaps a bit better shot. He reminds me a ton of early Rondo. He never even looks at the basket when he drives. He's always looking for the kickout.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:02:24 PM
every comment is about ball

do they get money for every time they mention lonzo ball.

Yeah, and Laker's fans have to do a shot!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:02:30 PM
Has Lonzo Ball gotten into the paint off the dribble once tonight against a set defense?

I can't think of one. Ball is lethal in transition and against a scrambling defense but he is doing hardly anything against a set defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:02:51 PM
We're in trouble if Jaylen is gonna be our SG

Hayward is the shooting guard!

Lol.  Right I forgot about him ;D.  Whew
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:03:04 PM
Yep. This is a Celtics team, indeed. Can't hit wide open jumpers.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:03:39 PM
Yep. This is a Celtics team, indeed. Can't hit wide open jumpers.

Our new starting 5 is all shooters...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:03:39 PM
boy, lonzo really is not very good at defense.

Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:03:55 PM
Has Lonzo Ball gotten into the paint off the dribble once tonight against a set defense?

I can't think of one. Ball is lethal in transition and against a scrambling defense but he is doing hardly anything against a set defense.

Getting to the rim is his second biggest weakness outside of defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: keevsnick on July 08, 2017, 09:04:21 PM
We're in trouble if Jaylen is gonna be our SG

Ya we really struggled last year when he filled in for Bradley....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:04:25 PM
The Lakers are getting some home cooking tonight!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:04:43 PM
Dear Semi and Zizic,

U stink!

Thanks,

Chief

ugh. ....facepalm
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:04:44 PM
Jackson the only one balling, cept lonzo :P
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:04:49 PM
Who's coaching the Celtics? Can we have Micah Shrewsberry back?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: kraidstar on July 08, 2017, 09:05:09 PM
Ball is so horrible at defense. Funny listening to PJ Carlissimo try to sugarcoat that garbage.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:05:18 PM
Who is Ball going to defend in the NBA?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:05:28 PM
There's a baseline there...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 08, 2017, 09:05:39 PM
What's up with these guys stepping out of bounds on that corner???

Is this court shorter or something?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:06:19 PM
Ball is so horrible at defense. Funny listening to PJ Carlissimo try to sugarcoat that garbage.
yeah, but after the replay, even he admited longzo was too soft.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:06:26 PM
Dear Semi and Zizic,

U stink!

Thanks,

Chief

ugh. ....facepalm

Yep.  Cut me both.  Seriously zizic has james young potential written all over him
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:06:30 PM
What's up with these guys stepping out of bounds on that corner???

Is this court shorter or something?

They've need to widen the court for awhile now...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:06:31 PM
Zizic is moving much, much better tonight. His shot however looks ugly.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:06:31 PM
Grown man move by Zizic.
See, he has a nice drop-step and spin move in the post. If he can add a midrange jumper he will be ok.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:06:33 PM
Ball is so horrible at defense. Funny listening to PJ Carlissimo try to sugarcoat that garbage.

oh ...so hats the turd on his knees for the Ball family
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:06:41 PM
Who's coaching the Celtics? Can we have Micah Shrewsberry back?

Waltah
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:06:47 PM
They should make the court bigger. Wider.

I hate seeing the game stop when someone steps on the line in the corner.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:07:10 PM
Yeah, outside of Lonzo's passing and floor vision, which are really good, I think Lonzo is going to struggle in the NBA.

He doesn't seem able to create for himself, only for others. He's had some pretty suspect shot selection so far in the first two games, too.

Ultimately, I think he'll only be as good as his teammates around him. He's not going to lift a bad team to being good by himself.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:07:11 PM
What's up with these guys stepping out of bounds on that corner???

Is this court shorter or something?
the announcers said something to that effect. odd though.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: kraidstar on July 08, 2017, 09:07:14 PM
I think Ball is Rondo 2.0 with less defense from his early days and perhaps a bit better shot. He reminds me a ton of early Rondo. He never even looks at the basket when he drives. He's always looking for the kickout.
Been thinking the same thing, there are some similarities.

He looks a little afraid to go inside, or to look for his own shot.

Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:07:24 PM
LOL at the commentators making up excuses for Ball's matador defense, saying it was by design.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 09:07:32 PM
Who is Ball going to defend in the NBA?

(http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/_img/chars/mr-magoo-mr-magoo-8.1.jpg)
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 09:07:57 PM
They should make the court bigger. Wider.

I hate seeing the game stop when someone steps on the line in the corner.
that shouldn't make it wider , its fine
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:08:20 PM
Keep convincing yourself mAgic
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:08:23 PM
They should make the court bigger. Wider.

I hate seeing the game stop when someone steps on the line in the corner.


Yes, they should. Have you seen that hour glass plan for widening forwards towards the basket...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:08:39 PM
This is some horrible basketball.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:08:52 PM
more Magic and more lecture on Ball

is the whole game about this turd family

Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:09:11 PM
Tatum's using his length on defense well.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:09:12 PM
So slow getting into the offense ...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:09:15 PM
I mean, did the summer league coaches set up any set plays at all, or did they simply just tell them to go out, iso, and create for themselves? Because that's literally all they've done for the past several games.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:09:25 PM
This is some horrible basketball.


If this game was a horse, they'd shoot it...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:09:48 PM
At least bostons come back
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:09:53 PM
There you go, big guy.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:10:08 PM
man, these announcers are really washing lonzo's balls. :P
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:10:14 PM
This is some horrible basketball.

Yep, I'm just about to put a movie on.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 09:10:19 PM
Can they get Tatum the ball?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:10:32 PM
ugly ugly game. oh wait, i forgot its SL.  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:10:37 PM
This is some horrible basketball.


If this game was a horse, they'd shoot it...

**** ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:10:37 PM
im close to cutting this love fest for lakers off

this is sickening
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:12:49 PM
Quite the transformation over the last few minutes!
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:12:53 PM
This is some horrible basketball.


If this game was a horse, they'd shoot it...

**** ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:13:23 PM
Man, Tatum is a hell of a rebounder. He's going to end up being a double-double machine. He has a really good nose for the ball, similar to Sully.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:13:26 PM
Nader is just terrible defensively.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:13:35 PM
In case you guys missed it because of magic big teeth and head, Celtics made a nice comeback
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:13:54 PM
Great eyes by Ball spotting the defender turning his head away from the play.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: keevsnick on July 08, 2017, 09:14:10 PM
Jaylen with two assists, and at least 2-3 other decent passes that help set up some wide open misses. I've liked his passing.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:14:43 PM
the first part of the game the C's just seemed way out of sync, they have settled down now
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:14:50 PM
Man, Tatum is a hell of a rebounder. He's going to end up being a double-double machine. He has a really good nose for the ball, similar to Sully.

He uses his length unbelievably well.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:14:57 PM
They should make the court bigger. Wider.

I hate seeing the game stop when someone steps on the line in the corner.


Yes, they should. Have you seen that hour glass plan for widening forwards towards the basket...

No. I haven't seen that. That sounds cool.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:15:05 PM
Man, Tatum is a hell of a rebounder. He's going to end up being a double-double machine. He has a really good nose for the ball, similar to Sully.

Yeah, that has really impressed me about him so far. I didn't expect that.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:15:07 PM
Can they get Tatum the ball?
no one on this team knows how to pass. most of them will never put on a celtic uniform again.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Neurotic Guy on July 08, 2017, 09:15:20 PM
Horrid game, but worse is the double-screen with Magus Johnson and Lavar Ball.  No view of court/  the game, just Magic and Lavar on split screen. Yuck.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:15:53 PM
Man, Tatum is a hell of a rebounder. He's going to end up being a double-double machine. He has a really good nose for the ball, similar to Sully.

He uses his length unbelievably well.

Tatum is like Durant on those loose balls & rebounds. Gadget arms.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:16:09 PM
Great eyes by Ball spotting the defender turning his head away from the play.
ball is a good passer. really impressive.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:16:22 PM
In case you guys missed it because of magic big teeth and head, Celtics made a nice comeback
Working hard on defense and othe boards.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:16:56 PM
Magic is going to LOVE dealing with papa Ball haha
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:17:28 PM
brown not playing all that well tonight.  :P
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:17:59 PM
Ball traveled on that left hand drive.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:18:30 PM
Nice. That is twice now Ball has gotten to the paint off the dribble directly when bringing the ball upcourt against a set defense.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:18:34 PM
Magic is going to LOVE dealing with papa Ball haha
\

Did anyone else hear that not-so-subtle message at the end? He said, "But Lavar knows now that Lonzo is a professional now and he has to back off" or something like that. lol

It seemed like a pretty clear message to Lavar.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Tr1boy on July 08, 2017, 09:18:56 PM
brown not playing all that well tonight.  :P

Tatum as well... Come on guysssss
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 09:19:27 PM
Not sure how I feel about nader.. i know he was d league ROY but i wasnt impressed by his play in d league playoffs and def not impressed so far this summer league
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:19:41 PM
Magic is going to LOVE dealing with papa Ball haha
\

Did anyone else hear that not-so-subtle message at the end? He said, "But Lavar knows now that Lonzo is a professional now and he has to back off" or something like that. lol

It seemed like a pretty clear message to Lavar.

Yeah that is why I said that.  Magic kinda telling him to back the duck off
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 09:19:44 PM
Lakers lighting it up. Uh oh Celtics lol
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:19:48 PM
Nice. That is twice now Ball has gotten to the paint off the dribble directly when bringing the ball upcourt against a set defense.

Eh, that was in semi-transition and was off of a high pick that pitted him against a big defender who was backtreading. He still hasn't shown that he can get into the paint regularly in the halfcourt set.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:20:04 PM
Nader can stay in the g league
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:20:53 PM
i think nader will be fine for the celtics as their 11 or 12th man. which is a good thing to have such depth.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:21:12 PM
Nader has been the best surprise in summer league.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:21:23 PM
Ugh, that was so Rondo-esque of Ball there. He had a clear layup after beating his man, but he passed it out to the corner three man.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:21:34 PM
They should make the court bigger. Wider.

I hate seeing the game stop when someone steps on the line in the corner.


Yes, they should. Have you seen that hour glass plan for widening forwards towards the basket...

No. I haven't seen that. That sounds cool.

Can't find it but it's a cool idea....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:21:52 PM
Nice. That is twice now Ball has gotten to the paint off the dribble directly when bringing the ball upcourt against a set defense.

Eh, that was in semi-transition and was off of a high pick that pitted him against a big defender who was backtreading. He still hasn't shown that he can get into the paint regularly in the halfcourt set.
also, when he does drive he almost never shots, but passes the ball, which he is good at doing. but i think more physical guards are doing to give him fits.

ball is 2-6 in shooting. better than his first game.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:22:12 PM
Ugh, that was so Rondo-esque of Ball there. He had a clear layup after beating his man, but he passed it out to the corner three man.

Rondo might be a good comp for Ball...
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:22:30 PM
oh help me god, more lonzo ball at 1/2 time.
this hype is getting ridiculous
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:22:40 PM
Tatum looks wiped.  Doesn't help no one passes the ball.  At least there'll be plays to run to get him looks.  This is more about conditioning.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:23:01 PM
i think nader will be fine for the celtics as their 11 or 12th man. which is a good thing to have such depth.
Yeah he is doing ok in SL, hope he makes the big club this season.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:23:19 PM
Ugh, that was so Rondo-esque of Ball there. He had a clear layup after beating his man, but he passed it out to the corner three man.

Rondo might be a good comp for Ball...

Except Rondo is actually tough and plays elite defense when motivated.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:23:31 PM
Nice. That is twice now Ball has gotten to the paint off the dribble directly when bringing the ball upcourt against a set defense.

Eh, that was in semi-transition and was off of a high pick that pitted him against a big defender who was backtreading. He still hasn't shown that he can get into the paint regularly in the halfcourt set.

Agreed. Only seen him do that once tonight.

Still, it's something.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:24:00 PM
Walter McCarthy doing a poor job as a head coach so far. The Celtics should be playing much, much better than they are so far. No plays, all iso ball, no direction on either end of the floor from what I can see. Also poor substitutions so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:24:07 PM
Nader has been the best surprise in summer league.

he is older too...i think he graduated college .

but i like his confident attitude
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:24:37 PM
I like what I've seen from Zubac so far. He looks much better than Zizic.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:24:55 PM
Not sure how I feel about nader.. i know he was d league ROY but i wasnt impressed by his play in d league playoffs and def not impressed so far this summer league
I thought he was mvp.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:25:05 PM
i think nader will be fine for the celtics as their 11 or 12th man. which is a good thing to have such depth.
Yeah he is doing ok in SL, hope he makes the big club this season.
given the general purge of the team's back of the bench, i think nader has a real good shot at making the team. but even in the dleague people questioned his defense.

his offense should be okay, which is nice to have off the bench.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mqtcelticsfan on July 08, 2017, 09:25:46 PM
Lakers lighting it up. Uh oh Celtics lol

I'm willing to go out on a limb and say Lonzo Ball might be better than Demetrius Jackson.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:26:10 PM
Lavar makes my skin crawl.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:26:11 PM
Tatum looks wiped.  Doesn't help no one passes the ball.  At least there'll be plays to run to get him looks.  This is more about conditioning.

Zizic's lack of passing really hurt the team. Too much pressure on the PG to do everything off the bounce. No big man to help out from the high post like Horford or Olynyk (or Sully). Disappointed in that area of Zizic's game. Did not know that about him.

Looking at his Euroleague stats. 25 turnovers vs 7 assists. Non-passer.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:26:24 PM
I like what I've seen from Zubac so far. He looks much better than Zizic.
a year in the nba and zizic on a brand new team. too early to tell but it should be a fun story to watch develop this year and next.

zizic beginning to show he can play basketball. i loved his step back move. i hated his jump shot.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:27:12 PM
i think nader will be fine for the celtics as their 11 or 12th man. which is a good thing to have such depth.
Yeah he is doing ok in SL, hope he makes the big club this season.
given the general purge of the team's back of the bench, i think nader has a real good shot at making the team. but even in the dleague people questioned his defense.

his offense should be okay, which is nice to have off the bench.

I love what I've seen from Nader. He is like a bigger Delonte West without the crazy. Love his attitude and toughness, and his ability to handle the ball and create for a guy his size. He takes it hard to the basket, and rebounds the ball very well.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hodgy03038 on July 08, 2017, 09:27:40 PM
I have an idea. How about after the game they take these guys to a gym to shoot a couple hundred free throws each.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 09:28:36 PM
I have an idea. How about after the game they take these guys to a gym to shoot a couple hundred free throws each.

Yeah. Both teams need to do that. Its amazing what passes for fundamentals in todays NBA.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:28:40 PM
Lakers lighting it up. Uh oh Celtics lol

I'm willing to go out on a limb and say Lonzo Ball might be better than Demetrius Jackson.
You are just living on the edge, a risk taker from way back, eh?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:30:06 PM
Keep giving Tatum and Brown the ball on the move..
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:30:51 PM
Brown's shot selection has been terrible.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 09:31:25 PM
Not sure how I feel about nader.. i know he was d league ROY but i wasnt impressed by his play in d league playoffs and def not impressed so far this summer league
I thought he was mvp.
Nah he was ROY and 2nd tm all d league. MVP was Vander blue
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:31:35 PM
does Zizic need glasses?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 09:32:40 PM
So far Lakers' rookies dominating Celtics' rookies lol.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Tr1boy on July 08, 2017, 09:32:54 PM
Zizic *facepalm*
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 09:33:14 PM
Nader is a ballhog
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:33:36 PM
Game is just too fast for Zizic.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Chief on July 08, 2017, 09:34:02 PM
Zizic *facepalm*

I hope Cbs wasn't counting on him.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:34:10 PM
Tatum is too nasty.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:35:09 PM
I hope Nader doesn't make the team. He's just literally a ball-stopper on offense.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:35:13 PM
Good job Tatum. Getting to the basket.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jdz101 on July 08, 2017, 09:35:42 PM
Outside of 2 or 3 players, our summer league roster is just hilariously cringe
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:35:42 PM
Too much iso there.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:36:12 PM
Safe to say Zizic won't be backing up Horford this year lol
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:36:38 PM
I hope Nader doesn't make the team. He's just literally a ball-stopper on offense.
Nah,it's summer league.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Tr1boy on July 08, 2017, 09:37:06 PM
Good job Tatum. Getting to the basket.

He cant continue to lash out at the refs....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: celticslove on July 08, 2017, 09:37:09 PM
I hope Nader doesn't make the team. He's just literally a ball-stopper on offense.
this guy has tunner vision smh
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:37:24 PM
Uh, does Nader play any defense whatsoever?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:37:29 PM
Safe to say Zizic won't be backing up Horford this year lol

He's a first rounder so he'll have a guaranteed spot. And like already people said, summer league is a bad barometer for post bigs.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:37:34 PM
I hope Nader doesn't make the team. He's just literally a ball-stopper on offense.
Nah,it's summer league.

+1, nader isn't really a ball stopper
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:37:53 PM
Boy, Ojeleye can shoot, huh?
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:37:54 PM
I'm enjoying the Jaylen-Semi pick and pop.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:37:59 PM
Semi finally
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:38:04 PM
OJeleye is filling it up
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Post by: Dchuck on July 08, 2017, 09:38:16 PM
Semi guarding Zubac and nailing threes!
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Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:38:26 PM
I hope Nader doesn't make the team. He's just literally a ball-stopper on offense.
Nah,it's summer league.

His lack of defense is concerning too. Too many times, Ball find cutters through Nader's defense.
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Post by: Tr1boy on July 08, 2017, 09:39:02 PM
Semi...sick

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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:39:04 PM
Tatum needs to mix in some steaks.
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Post by: mr. dee on July 08, 2017, 09:39:24 PM
Ojeleye is red hot.
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Post by: Dchuck on July 08, 2017, 09:39:40 PM
Semi!  Our new stretch five
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:39:43 PM
that was sick by Tatum.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:39:50 PM
Tstum dang!
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 09:39:50 PM
[dang] the Celtics need to work on their boxing out and rebounds...
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:39:58 PM
Man, Tatum is smmmmooooovvvvveeeee.
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:40:17 PM
Safe to say Zizic won't be backing up Horford this year lol

He's a first rounder so he'll have a guaranteed spot. And like already people said, summer league is a bad barometer for post bigs.

I'm not giving up on him. Just going to have to ease him along. Speed of the game he struggles with.
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Post by: tstorey_97 on July 08, 2017, 09:40:26 PM
Fakers just got hit by a seme
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:40:59 PM
Jackson ? really?
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:41:31 PM
Brown lacks confidence tonight.
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:42:10 PM
Nader is going to play this year....
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:42:24 PM
Tatum showing it all tonight - scoring, rebounding, defense.
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:42:45 PM
Ball always looking to push it. They'll be a fast team to watch.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:42:47 PM
Tatum givin me flashes of the truth!
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:42:48 PM
If Brown cannot dominate summer league does that mean he has not progressed?
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Post by: j804 on July 08, 2017, 09:43:10 PM
Jaylen has looked meh lately you kinda see why they drafted Tatum
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:43:24 PM
Semi!  Our new stretch five
He will be a 3 in the NBA.
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:43:26 PM
If Brown cannot dominate summer league does that mean he has not progressed?

well as rough as he has been today, he was unstoppable in the 1st summer league game.  so which is it?
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Post by: Who on July 08, 2017, 09:43:31 PM
Ball has a strange mix of wonderful & terrible plays. 
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Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:43:33 PM
I find it hard to believe that Jayson only has a 6'11 wingspan. He's been smothering guys on D and is such a monster on the boards.
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:44:07 PM
Nader is going to play this year....

better than Young was .....Abdel is decisive with the ball.......he never looks behind the offense movements..

he needs defensive coaching
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 09:44:34 PM
Is this on TV?  I can't find it.
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:44:48 PM
Tatum givin me flashes of the truth!
Yup, and Dirk with the one foot step back.
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Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 09:44:48 PM
Really awesome to see that Tatum can play some defense. I think his length surprises some players when they try shooting over him. And the kid has great rebounding positioning. Liking him more and more every game
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Post by: KGs Knee on July 08, 2017, 09:44:51 PM
Absolutely love that little 'Dirk' fade away jump shot Tatum has. His arsenal of moves at his age is impressive.
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:44:55 PM
Is this on TV?  I can't find it.

on espn!
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:45:08 PM
I love these guys that can't shoot taking shots ::)
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:45:15 PM
Brown still struggling at finishing plays. Until that changes he'll just be a 3-D guy. Need some growth this year.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:46:09 PM
Sick of Nader ball hoggin
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Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 09:46:11 PM
Is this on TV?  I can't find it.

ESPN
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Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 09:46:14 PM
Fakers just got hit by a seme
Got hit by that semi automatic!
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:46:15 PM
Is this on TV?  I can't find it.

No, its on Cable. lol ESPN.
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 09:46:54 PM
Is this on TV?  I can't find it.

No, its on Cable. lol ESPN.

Stream baby stream
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:47:08 PM
Nader is going to be our Ken Bazemore
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:47:25 PM
we have some bricklayers on our team.

Tatum is special.
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:47:29 PM
cant watch the game now. so any details and updates are appreciated.

wow!!! in the box score, who feed the steriods to ojeleye!!!!  ;D
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:48:13 PM
Man, I'm so excited about Tatum. He puts on some weight, and he's going to be a devastating two-way defender, scorer, and rebounder for us.
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:48:37 PM
cant watch the game now. so any details and updates are appreciated.

wow!!! in the box score, who feed the steriods to ojeleye!!!!  ;D

we are up 59 - 57
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:49:30 PM
every butty know you can!0't stop a semi.
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:49:39 PM
Tatum is special.
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Post by: nebist on July 08, 2017, 09:49:40 PM
I gotta say I like how Tatum thinks score every time time he gets the ball.  Dude is not shy.
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 09:49:43 PM
We will take that!!!
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:49:53 PM
TATUM!!

And he's ALREADY drawing double-teams with the iso-post up moves!  :P
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:50:02 PM
Was that Curry? lol
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:50:14 PM
You tell 'em sweet Brandy, you're a fine girl!
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:50:15 PM
Tatum Roy!  I called game!!!
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:50:33 PM
TATUM WITH THE SHOT!!!
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:50:50 PM
You tell 'em sweet Brandy, you're a fine girl!

what a good wife....
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 09:50:55 PM
If Tatum can learn how to pass the rock he has a chance to be pretty darn good.
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 09:51:06 PM
Is this on TV?  I can't find it.

No, its on Cable. lol ESPN.

Thanks.  I tried all the oddball sports channels and didn't expect it to be on ESPN.  TP.
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Post by: The_Truth on July 08, 2017, 09:51:21 PM
TATUM
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:51:31 PM
I bet you Ainge drafted Tatum partly because of his wingspan. That last dribble where he was triple teamed, if you review it there was a point that the ball got away from him but he was able to corral it just because of his extra long arms.
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:51:39 PM
I gotta say I like how Tatum thinks score every time time he gets the ball.  Dude is not shy.

thats the way the good ones think ! 

and they will tell ya that after they retire ,   always wanting to punish the opponent .
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Post by: dwlefty13 on July 08, 2017, 09:51:41 PM
Tatum will definitely be a franchise player one day, love this man's talent!
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 09:51:52 PM
If Tatum can learn how to pass the rock he has a chance to be pretty darn good.

Yeah he holds the ball too long on some of these issos...
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 09:52:04 PM
You tell 'em sweet Brandy, you're a fine girl!

Will be nice to watch her as opposed to some of those other beast moms
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:52:29 PM
I bet you Ainge drafted Tatum partly because of his wingspan. That last dribble where he was triple teamed, if you review it there was a point that the ball got away from him but he was able to corral it just because of his extra long arms.

he can cover a huge amount of ground with one step ....amazing.
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:52:42 PM
Good Lord these refs are atrocious. How do you miss that out of the bounds call? It hit the freaking cables...
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 09:52:55 PM
yeah Tatum has a little bit of nasty to him, that is awesome
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Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 09:53:36 PM
You tell 'em sweet Brandy, you're a fine girl!
Is she still single?? I have a new crush..
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:53:38 PM
clang ...goes the Ball
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Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:54:14 PM
Not sure what's Ball's fascination with shooting those Dan Majerle like 3s... when he keeps missing.
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Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 09:54:14 PM
Good Lord these refs are atrocious. How do you miss that out of the bounds call? It hit the freaking cables...
I know it's summer LG but that's no excuse for what I've seen this game haha. They've been poop..
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:54:53 PM
I bet you Ainge drafted Tatum partly because of his wingspan. That last dribble where he was triple teamed, if you review it there was a point that the ball got away from him but he was able to corral it just because of his extra long arms.

he can cover a huge amount of ground with one step ....amazing.

I am still convinced that Ainge picked him to assuage himself for missing on Giannis.
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 09:55:05 PM
If Tatum can learn how to pass the rock he has a chance to be pretty darn good.

He needs to learn to make quick decisions and not hold on to the ball.   He's in good hands with Stevens.
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 09:55:40 PM
Brown seems like the type of player (at least right now) that plays much better with better teammates, something that we saw with him with the starters versus with the bench.
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 09:55:56 PM
Is that a Brown sighting?
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 09:55:57 PM
Not sure what's Ball's fascination with shooting those Dan Majerle like 3s... when he keeps missing.

they are funny to watch ......at least its a jumper IT can block .....LOL
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 09:56:04 PM
There you Brown! Need to see that more.
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Post by: bostonsportsforlife on July 08, 2017, 09:56:17 PM
Jaylen finally starting to look alive
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 09:56:40 PM
Jaylen is just an amazing athlete.
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 09:57:41 PM
Laker fans in the first quarter, " Look how good the Lakers future looks"
Laker fans now, " It's just summer league Broski."
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Post by: BudweiserCeltic on July 08, 2017, 09:58:09 PM
Brown seems like the type of player (at least right now) that plays much better with better teammates, something that we saw with him with the starters versus with the bench.

He just doesn't have the playmaking and ball-handling skills. He's good from the set shots from 3s and when people pass him the ball on the move. Not much of that going on in Summer. Just a lot of poor shot selection.
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 09:58:13 PM
how many passes by ball have the celtics deflected to touched? quite a few.
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:58:17 PM
JT Money...
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 09:58:22 PM
Laker fans in the first quarter, " Look how good the Lakers future looks"
Laker fans now, " It's just summer league Broski."

-insert crying laughing emoji here-
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 09:59:17 PM
It is huge that JT can sink free throws. Huge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: keevsnick on July 08, 2017, 09:59:57 PM
Browns passing and ball handling have looked better tonight. No turnovers. Shots just haven't falling. Needs to work on shooting of the dribble.
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 10:00:40 PM
Josh Hart has been pretty impressive
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:00:55 PM
brown blew by lonzo there.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:00:55 PM
Someone ask pj how it felt to get choked out by Latrell lol
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:02:15 PM
JT Money................... nice call Danny. Nice call.
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 10:02:38 PM
Someone ask pj how it felt to get choked out by Latrell lol

rigjt now Id pay Latrell to double down on that move again .....
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
why can't the lakers call a time out to get Hart out of the game?
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 10:03:27 PM
I'd like to win this one.
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 10:04:09 PM
im a Nader Raider fan.

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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 10:05:07 PM
Jaylen working his tail off on both ends.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:05:19 PM
Ramona:  hey Brandon can I eat those chocolate chips off your face?
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 10:05:27 PM
I am about to start a trade Jalen Brown thread!
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 10:05:56 PM
Jaylen working his tail off on both ends.

he isn't a Lavar fan either ... ;)
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:06:09 PM
I am about to start a trade Jalen Brown thread!

you should hold off on that, please.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:06:18 PM
why can't the lakers call a time out to get Hart out of the game?

Team with possession can only call timeout.  Unless inbound
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 10:06:29 PM
Ramona:  hey Brandon can I eat those chocolate chips off your face?

That's wrong so man hahaha
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:06:34 PM
Kuzma makes that Lakers/Brooklyn trade a lot better...
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:07:00 PM
Ball has a horrible shooting form.
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Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 10:07:01 PM
Didn't like how brown passed on the wide open 3
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:07:07 PM
Ball = Rondo 2.0.
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:07:36 PM
Browns passing and ball handling have looked better tonight. No turnovers. Shots just haven't falling. Needs to work on shooting of the dribble.

Absolutely.  If you watch his videos of his workouts, you'll see he's working his butt off on his ball handling.
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 10:07:37 PM
Whose jumper looks worse, Ball or Brown? :(
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:08:11 PM
Ramona:  hey Brandon can I eat those chocolate chips off your face?

That's wrong so man hahaha

I am glad you got the joke. It had me befuddled.
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Post by: Ilikesports17 on July 08, 2017, 10:09:09 PM
Kuzma looks nice.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:09:15 PM
Geez is rhe 3 point line moved out in Vegas?
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 10:10:01 PM
Sit Brown down wow
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:10:14 PM
Dude, Nader is so, so terrible defensively. He's probably given up 30+ points tonight.

And, man, Brown is having a roughhhhhh night.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:10:26 PM
Ugh come on!
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Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 10:10:44 PM
Where are all the people that wanted brown to start at the 2? Lol
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 10:11:12 PM
Trash defense, no offense consistency whatsoever lol.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:11:20 PM
Ramona:  hey Brandon can I eat those chocolate chips off your face?

That's wrong so man hahaha

I am glad you got the joke. It had me befuddled.

She's a fatty.  She sees food
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:11:34 PM
Where are all the people that wanted brown to start at the 2? Lol

They are working on Jaylen's ball handling, it's summer league. Hayward is the 2!
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:11:49 PM
Where are all the people that wanted brown to start at the 2? Lol

Yeah we are all gonna change our mind from one summer league game..
do people here not realize these are not more more than pickup games?
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 10:11:50 PM
Whose jumper looks worse, Ball or Brown? :(
Come on. Ball shots a chest shot.
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:11:52 PM
do they know they are playing the ****g Lakers? Celtics vs, Lakers is not an exhibition game.
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 10:11:53 PM
The role Brown is playing is obviously one he is not comfortable in. He looks turrible
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:12:33 PM
Where are all the people that wanted brown to start at the 2? Lol

Right here, and I still do. He played much, much better as the starter surrounded by much better players during the season. One or two summer league games with scrubs around him and no freaking point guard isn't going to change my mind about that. That's dumb.
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:12:37 PM
Whose jumper looks worse, Ball or Brown? :(
Come on. Ball shots a chest shot.

Ball needs a lot of [dang] space to get off that ugly thing...
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Post by: keevsnick on July 08, 2017, 10:12:40 PM
Where are all the people that wanted brown to start at the 2? Lol

Right here. And I still do
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 10:12:42 PM
We will give you a side of Tatum LA
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:12:54 PM
Where are all the people that wanted brown to start at the 2? Lol

Yeah we are all gonna change our mind from one summer league game..
do people here not realize these are not more more than pickup games?
for many here, no, they dont. some folks simply react in the moment and make decisions based uopn whim and emotions.
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:12:57 PM
Tatum is already better than Brown.
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Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 10:13:44 PM
Brown is too lackadaisical with the ball. That's like 3 times on a semi fastbreak where sum1 has poked the ball from behind..
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Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 10:13:49 PM
If ojeleye hits that shot more often, he will be an important role player kind of like Eddie house
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:13:49 PM
TATUM IS SICK!!!
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Post by: JSD on July 08, 2017, 10:14:03 PM
Ball will triple double with another point
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:14:15 PM
so, i guess ojaeleye can shot 3 pointers.  ;D
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Post by: Banner18now! on July 08, 2017, 10:14:58 PM
If I didn't know any better watching this game I would think Tatum just finished his first year in the NBA and Brown was playing in his first summer league as a rookie. Tatum already looks like the better player.
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Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 10:15:03 PM
Will ball get the triple double? Yes or yes?
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:15:14 PM
Brown might play a lot of 2 for the Celtics next year, but only on defense. 
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:15:15 PM
Tatum is already better than Brown.

Well, he definitely is in this type of game, because that's where he excels - scoring, especially in isolation.

But I'd probably agree overall. It's also not surprising given that many said this all along.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:15:35 PM
Will ball get the triple double? Yes or yes?
No
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:16:17 PM
Tatum is already better than Brown.

Well, he definitely is in this type of game, because that's where he excels - scoring, especially in isolation.

But I'd probably agree overall. It's also not surprising given that many said this all along.
tatum will be a joy to watch as a celtic. he is the scorer we all wanted.
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:16:35 PM
Ball throws some terrible passes....
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:18:17 PM
25, 11, and 1 block for Tatum. Crazy.
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 10:18:30 PM
Ball throws some terrible passes....

maybe one will sail into the stands and bust Lavar in the jaw
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:18:30 PM
HAHAHA Tatum !!!
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Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 10:18:34 PM
Love me some Tatum
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:18:42 PM
11 rebounds for tatum. i like this guy, SL or not, i like him.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:18:45 PM
Tatum makes me tingle :laugh:
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Post by: MVPPierceNoJoke on July 08, 2017, 10:19:18 PM
Mark Davis just offered Ball a job to build Raider Stadium
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:19:18 PM
What will Tatum look like after adding 15+ pounds of muscle?
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Post by: CelticSooner on July 08, 2017, 10:20:09 PM
What will Tatum look like after adding 15+ pounds of muscle?

A freak. He's Melo/Pierce 2.0
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:20:11 PM
Anyone still want fultz? Anyone anyone?
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Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on July 08, 2017, 10:20:26 PM
I know he's just a rookie, but Jayson Tatum needs to see the floor better.

He is making his shots, but he has not seen a few open guys when he gets doubled and forced the issue.

Again, I know he's just a rookie, but it's something I think the coaches needs to tell him.
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:21:01 PM
What will Tatum look like after adding 15+ pounds of muscle?

if he adds em in the right places he will be a beast !!!!
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:21:16 PM
whoa. lonzo 4 for 12 shooting and 1-5 from 3 point land.

it is summer SL i guess. but his defense will be a big problem in the regular season.
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 10:21:37 PM
What??. Nobody guarding Ball, then a turnover. Yikes.
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 10:22:04 PM
What will Tatum look like after adding 15+ pounds of muscle?

i don't think he ineeds muscle , his game , of fancy footwork, moves , slick plays, reminds me of Pierce ,  crafty and super smooth .....deceptive quick
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:22:29 PM
Bird!
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Post by: Ogaju on July 08, 2017, 10:22:55 PM
I know he's just a rookie, but Jayson Tatum needs to see the floor better.

He is making his shots, but he has not seen a few open guys when he gets doubled and forced the issue.

Again, I know he's just a rookie, but it's something I think the coaches needs to tell him.

No way, I disagree, he is the star on this court you do not need him to defer. Passing out of the double team can be taught later. Now you just want him to dominate scrubs, and he is doing a great job.
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:23:04 PM
Bird!

yeah nice d to draw the charge....how often do you see that in summer league? haha
go bird!
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:23:12 PM
27, 11, 1 and 8-8 free throws and right at 50% fgs.  Awesome. He's going to be a Pierce/Melo hybrid who has a chance to be an even better defender than both of them.
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Post by: hpantazo on July 08, 2017, 10:23:49 PM
Kuzma looks great for the Lakers on both ends of the floor. Nice find for them.
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 10:24:04 PM
Lonzo Ball first rookie to get a triple double in first Vegas SL game?
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Post by: SHAQATTACK on July 08, 2017, 10:24:19 PM
whoa. lonzo 4 for 12 shooting and 1-5 from 3 point land.

it is summer SL i guess. but his defense will be a big problem in the regular season.

when he gets a NBA super guard on his butt , ragging him , it won't be so easy .....to get that weird sidewinder shot off.
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:24:24 PM
27, 11, 1 and 8-8 free throws and right at 50% fgs.  Awesome. He's going to be a Pierce/Melo hybrid who has a chance to be an even better defender than both of them.

Tatum has a little Durant thing going on....
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:24:38 PM
Kuzma looks great for the Lakers on both ends of the floor. Nice find for them.

yeah he has played really confident, hitting shots, being aggressive
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:24:47 PM
I'm convinced that Ball is the second coming of Rondo. Elite passing and vision, but can't score except in the open court with a shaky shot. The only major difference is the defense. Rondo was elite early in his career, but Ball will probably always be below average.
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:24:56 PM
i can hardly wait for smart to play up close on defense against ball. lavar wont like that.  ;D
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:25:21 PM
What will Tatum look like after adding 15+ pounds of muscle?

i don't think he ineeds muscle , his game , of fancy footwork, moves , slick plays, reminds me of Pierce ,  crafty and super smooth .....deceptive quick

I see what you mean, but needs 20 pounds just to close in on Pierce.  It will happen for him.  Just don't know if will be two or five years from now.
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Post by: CelticsElite on July 08, 2017, 10:25:58 PM
Anyone still want fultz? Anyone anyone?
Danny wanted Tatum at 1. I would have paid to see this boards reaction to that at the time of the draft
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Post by: JSD on July 08, 2017, 10:26:02 PM
Man, the NBDL would be HUGE if they did it right.
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Post by: Granath on July 08, 2017, 10:26:21 PM
I'm convinced that Ball is the second coming of Rondo. Elite passing and vision, but can't score except in the open court with a shaky shot. The only major difference is the defense. Rondo was elite early in his career, but Ball will probably always be below average.

If Ball is Rondo on offense and with no defense then he's a bust. That's not a combo that will start for many teams.

I think Ball has a far better shot than Rondo (who couldn't even hit FTs). It's just he's going to struggle getting it off in the NBA because of the low release point.
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:26:22 PM
I'm convinced that Ball is the second coming of Rondo. Elite passing and vision, but can't score except in the open court with a shaky shot. The only major difference is the defense. Rondo was elite early in his career, but Ball will probably always be below average.
but minus the defense.

but let's think about this. if lonzo doesnt have a 3 point shot, or a mid range shot, and can only go left while shooting, and cant play defense....he doesnt offer much aside from passing.

SL SL SL....but lonzo might be in for a some tough games when the defense plays physical on his.
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Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 10:26:33 PM
Anyone still want fultz? Anyone anyone?

Yes.
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 10:26:50 PM
Lol man even a turnover from inbounding a ball? Summer leaguers
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Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 10:27:57 PM
I really like Carlesimo as a commentator.
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Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:27:59 PM
Gino time
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Post by: blink on July 08, 2017, 10:28:01 PM
a lotta bling around B Simmons neck
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Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 10:28:15 PM
Pierce/Melo/Dirk with better defense.
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:29:03 PM
I really like Carlesimo as a commentator.

He least he talks about the game unlike some of these guys...
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Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:30:05 PM
Semi will be playing off our bench this year. 3 and D!
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Post by: JSD on July 08, 2017, 10:30:33 PM
I really like Carlesimo as a commentator.

He least he talks about the game unlike some of these guys...

I like him too, reminds me of my uncle or something.
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Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:31:19 PM
Semi will be playing off our bench this year. 3 and D!
how did he look on defense tonight? not that SL features it.  :P
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Post by: tstorey_97 on July 08, 2017, 10:31:47 PM
Fakers pass on Tatum to draft Ball.........yes
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Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 10:32:23 PM
Man I'm already falling in love with Jayson Tatum.

Good news? He's only 19 and can only improve from here.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Granath on July 08, 2017, 10:33:07 PM
Tatum finishes with 27 and 11.

Holy Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.. If he can play defense he may force Hayward to the 4 sooner than later.
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Post by: GreenFaith1819 on July 08, 2017, 10:33:23 PM
It's Summer League, but whatever.

BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Loving Jayson and this entire team so far.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: liam on July 08, 2017, 10:33:56 PM
Semi will be playing off our bench this year. 3 and D!
how did he look on defense tonight? not that SL features it.  :P

He looked good, strong, and active...
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Post by: jpotter33 on July 08, 2017, 10:34:07 PM
Anyone still want fultz? Anyone anyone?

Yes.

Eh. I always had Fultz at 1 and Tatum at 2 with a sizable gap between them in their ceilings, but after watching them a couple of games so far I think their ceilings are actually about the same now.

Seeing how polished Tatum is offensively already, combined with his better-than-advertised defense, rebounding, and length, I think they can both end up as perennial All-Star types.

And one thing that Tatum has going for him that Fultz does not is the "fire" and "swagger" that big-time scorers usually have.
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Post by: hodgy03038 on July 08, 2017, 10:34:36 PM
Wow great game for Jayson again but FINALLY a Semi sighting. Semi played great and hit at least 4 threes and looked comfortable finally. Good to see.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 10:37:10 PM
Tatum destroyed #2 pick Lonzo Ball. Now to destroy #1 pick Markelle Fultz  ;D
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Post by: Snakehead on July 08, 2017, 10:37:55 PM
Semi will be playing off our bench this year. 3 and D!
how did he look on defense tonight? not that SL features it.  :P

He looked good, strong, and active...

Played just about every position as well.  He was impressive.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:38:20 PM
We coulda had josh Jackson  :'(and no Brandy :-[ :'( :'(
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: cltc5 on July 08, 2017, 10:39:03 PM
Tatum destroyed #2 pick Lonzo Ball. Now to destroy #1 pick Markelle Fultz  ;D

He already did.  With a game winner!
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Post by: tstorey_97 on July 08, 2017, 10:39:29 PM
Semi will be playing off our bench this year. 3 and D!
how did he look on defense tonight? not that SL features it.  :P

In the third qtr...Semi hit three 3 pointers in a row...ck highlights on youtube
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Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:39:38 PM
Anyone still want fultz? Anyone anyone?

Yes.

Eh. I always had Fultz at 1 and Tatum at 2 with a sizable gap between them in their ceilings, but after watching them a couple of games so far I think their ceilings are actually about the same now.

Seeing how polished Tatum is offensively already, combined with his better-than-advertised defense, rebounding, and length, I think they can both end up as perennial All-Star types.

And one thing that Tatum has going for him that Fultz does not is the "fire" and "swagger" that big-time scorers usually have.

My take exactly.  TP
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Post by: max215 on July 08, 2017, 10:40:46 PM
Anyone still want fultz? Anyone anyone?

Yes.

Eh. I always had Fultz at 1 and Tatum at 2 with a sizable gap between them in their ceilings, but after watching them a couple of games so far I think their ceilings are actually about the same now.

Seeing how polished Tatum is offensively already, combined with his better-than-advertised defense, rebounding, and length, I think they can both end up as perennial All-Star types.

And one thing that Tatum has going for him that Fultz does not is the "fire" and "swagger" that big-time scorers usually have.

I love Tatum. I had him #3 on my board and think he's going to be great. I still take Markelle ten times out of ten over Tatum. Fultz has just as much polish as a scorer, just as good physical tools, and elite passing ability. He's the full package.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Bobshot on July 08, 2017, 10:41:02 PM
Nice win before another hostile crowd out west. First Utah, then Vegas. Why couldn't they have played in Orlando?

They started this one rough, as Tatum said post game--down 18-4. But recovered their poise to pull ahead. Faltered a bit the last minute or two with TOs and easy baskets for LA. Didn't take too well to pressing. But held on for nice win.

Tatum is the man. Clearly. He'll score in the NBA. Brown showing he isn't the scorer Tatum is.
Semi looks great. 20 pts. He'll stick. Nader also.  Zizic is a questionmark. Not very fluid. Taken out early. Played 10 mins.

Ainge has got to be concerned about Zizic's role. He should be on the phone looking for an experienced big. The kid may need some D league time.

Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: knuckleballer on July 08, 2017, 10:42:09 PM
Wow great game for Jayson again but FINALLY a Semi sighting. Semi played great and hit at least 4 threes and looked comfortable finally. Good to see.

I really wish Yab was playing.  He's been compared to Semi, or vice versa, quite a bit.  Yab looked a lot better last year.  I would have liked to see how he's improved.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: SparzWizard on July 08, 2017, 10:43:21 PM
Tatum destroyed #2 pick Lonzo Ball. Now to destroy #1 pick Markelle Fultz  ;D

He already did.  With a game winner!

Oh snap I forgot they played a few days ago, he made that PP34-like ISO game winner LOL. Hope Tatum wins ROTY  ;D
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: hwangjini_1 on July 08, 2017, 10:43:28 PM
Semi will be playing off our bench this year. 3 and D!
how did he look on defense tonight? not that SL features it.  :P

He looked good, strong, and active...

Played just about every position as well.  He was impressive.
thanks guys. tp for each of you.

he might be able to work himself in the rotation by the end of the season.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on July 08, 2017, 11:01:44 PM
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I really wish Yab was playing.  He's been compared to Semi, or vice versa, quite a bit.  Yab looked a lot better last year.  I would have liked to see how he's improved.

Semi played well tonight.  He was not very impressive the first two games but I thought his threes got us back in the game.

Nader is a ball hog, and I doubt he will ever make the team.   All the guys hyping on him, I have doubts about your ability to scout talent.

Brown tried to be the hero at times and bring the ball up during crunch time.  There are two things that he is not very good at dribbling and free throws.   For a guy who is supposed to be sharp as a tack, he seemed pretty dull in deciding he was suited to these tasks in a close game with time winding down.

Tatum looked impressive again.   Solid play, nice clutch shot to close the third quarter.

Ante Zizic, I know it is SL and all but I have doubts about his game and it translating to the NBA.   He is young and has a ton of room to improve and it is early but he has been underwhelming.  We seem to do better when he is on the bench or is it just me?

On the bright side, we beat LA and we played like crap.  Their fans were loud until they got behind and then they were silent typical fair weather Laker fans.  I thought Ball's passing was superb but his shot is suspect.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 11:04:12 PM
Nice win before another hostile crowd out west. First Utah, then Vegas. Why couldn't they have played in Orlando?

They started this one rough, as Tatum said post game--down 18-4. But recovered their poise to pull ahead. Faltered a bit the last minute or two with TOs and easy baskets for LA. Didn't take too well to pressing. But held on for nice win.

Tatum is the man. Clearly. He'll score in the NBA. Brown showing he isn't the scorer Tatum is.
Semi looks great. 20 pts. He'll stick. Nader also.  Zizic is a questionmark. Not very fluid. Taken out early. Played 10 mins.

Ainge has got to be concerned about Zizic's role. He should be on the phone looking for an experienced big. The kid may need some D league time.
To play in Orlando as well would have been A LOT of traveling for these young kids, which would have also taken away from the limited practice time they had.  Besides the camera work in Orlando is always terrible, almost unwatchable with floor cams only.

TP for the summary in bold, pretty much agree on all counts.  Someone else mentioned that Brown is the kind of player who does much better with better players around him, as we saw last year.  He is truly an elite athlete and relies on his athleticism to get shots off, play defense, etc.  However, Tatum is indeed a better shooter but will take at least a season to work out all the kinks.

The Semi coming out party was satisfying.  Decent straightaway 3-point shot and some good defense.

I know reviews are mixed on Nader, but I think he played pretty well and hope there's a spot for him on the big club.  Not concerned about his ballhog tendencies, it's SL.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Celtics4ever on July 08, 2017, 11:18:10 PM
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I know reviews are mixed on Nader, but I think he played pretty well and hope there's a spot for him on the big club.  Not concerned about his ballhog tendencies, it's SL.

You liked the driving with his head down and him going 2 -7?  Every guy is allowed their opinion and all, I guess.

http://www.nba.com/games/20170708/BOSLAL#/boxscore

I think our SL squad is not that good and just because he is one of the better players it does not mean he deserves a spot on the big club.  He got blocked a lot tonight, too.  I don't wish him ill but he has not played that well.  He has a toughness to him around the ball I like.   Seems like Chris Babb 2.0 without the shot to me.

This article now is pretty funny.

http://www.nba.com/celtics/sidebar/summer-060617-summer-celtics-could-be-most-talented-group-yet/
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Surferdad on July 08, 2017, 11:28:46 PM
You might be right, Celtics4ever.  I did notice those blocks on his shot at the rim.  I guess I just have a soft spot for a guy who accepts D-league peanuts salary instead of playing overseas, then earns D-league ROY.  I like his size and BBIQ.  Also I just don't think another season in the d-league is going to help him.  He's also a bit older (24) so if he doesn't make it now, that might be it.  We'll see what Celtics FO decides.
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: BitterJim on July 08, 2017, 11:37:23 PM
Nice win before another hostile crowd out west. First Utah, then Vegas. Why couldn't they have played in Orlando?

They started this one rough, as Tatum said post game--down 18-4. But recovered their poise to pull ahead. Faltered a bit the last minute or two with TOs and easy baskets for LA. Didn't take too well to pressing. But held on for nice win.

Tatum is the man. Clearly. He'll score in the NBA. Brown showing he isn't the scorer Tatum is.
Semi looks great. 20 pts. He'll stick. Nader also.  Zizic is a questionmark. Not very fluid. Taken out early. Played 10 mins.

Ainge has got to be concerned about Zizic's role. He should be on the phone looking for an experienced big. The kid may need some D league time.

Have we played in Orlando Summer League at all since the Bertrans neck injury a few years ago? I think that may play a part in it
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Billz401 on July 08, 2017, 11:47:15 PM
Tatum destroyed #2 pick Lonzo Ball. Now to destroy #1 pick Markelle Fultz  ;D

He already did.  With a game winner!

Oh snap I forgot they played a few days ago, he made that PP34-like ISO game winner LOL. Hope Tatum wins ROTY  ;D
He even did the PP34 game winner celebration too! Lol
Title: Re: Celtics (0-0) vs Lakers (0-1) Vegas SL Game 1 7/7/17
Post by: Beat LA on July 10, 2017, 01:51:36 AM
holy **** can the announcers be up Ball's jock any more?  hahhaha

who in the F are these announcers ......it is all about Lakers and Ball.......there is no mention of another team on the court ..

what awful coverage .....this is Houston rockets bad coverage .....nothing but Lakers , lakers , ball, ball ....

Ball will probably be a good player, but saying that he is going to be better than magic, my god cmon.

these announcers are on their knees for the lakers and lavar

every comment is about ball

do they get money for every time they mention lonzo ball.

Ball is so horrible at defense. Funny listening to PJ Carlissimo try to sugarcoat that garbage.

Ball is so horrible at defense. Funny listening to PJ Carlissimo try to sugarcoat that garbage.

oh ...so hats the turd on his knees for the Ball family

LOL at the commentators making up excuses for Ball's matador defense, saying it was by design.

more Magic and more lecture on Ball

is the whole game about this turd family

man, these announcers are really washing lonzo's balls. :P

im close to cutting this love fest for lakers off

this is sickening

Horrid game, but worse is the double-screen with Magus Johnson and Lavar Ball.  No view of court/  the game, just Magic and Lavar on split screen. Yuck.

oh help me god, more lonzo ball at 1/2 time.
this hype is getting ridiculous

Hmm, well, having missed the game I can only speculate, of course, but from the looks of it, ESPN seems to be balls deep ;) in Lavar's operation ;D.