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Re: Celtics (2-0) at 76ers (0-2) Round 2 Game #3 5/5/18
« Reply #180 on: May 05, 2018, 05:38:48 PM »

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Tatum is my favorite rookie ever.  First legit superstar prospect we’ve had since Bird and I wasn’t alive during Larry’s rookie year.

See Pierce, Paul.  Top 50 all time player. 26,000 career points.

Hyperbole much?
love Pierce. He was never a superstar.  Rookie Tatum has a higher ceiling than rookie piece had.

Yeah. Lets not go there.  Paul Pierce was a legit superstar.  If he was playing in this 3 point shooting era, he'd have averaged 30, easy.
Nope.  Love Pierce.  Wasn’t a superstar. I don’t label every allstar a superstar.  Pierce was something like the 12th-20th best player in the league during his prime.  Never even 1st team all-nba.  Didn’t have real success until KG (a superstar) lead us to a title. 

Not knocking Pierce.  Tatum might not have that level of success, but he’s the best prospect we’ve had since Larry Bird.  Tatum has all the makings of a true all-nba 1st team level superstar if progresses as expected.  I’ve been comparing him to rookie Kevin Durant all season.

Were not around in 1996 and 97 when he was tearing up the NCAA and was projected to go 2 in that draft.  He was a legit superstar prospect.  You should go hunt some scouting reports.  That was also an era where they didn't shoot 8 threes a game.
pierce was an all-star prospect that peaked as an Allstar.  Tatum is a superstar prospect.  There’s a difference.

I watched every game of paul’s career.  Tatum is a better prospect.  Doesn’t guarantee he will live up to his potential.

Peaked as an all star???  He's one of the top 50 players in history, surefire first ballot hall of famer, top 20 all time in points scored, and second leading scorer in Boston Celtics history.  You might wanna look up there term "peak".

Re: Celtics (2-0) at 76ers (0-2) Round 2 Game #3 5/5/18
« Reply #181 on: May 05, 2018, 05:38:49 PM »

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Let up a little bit at the end of the quarter, but I'm pretty happy with the end result in a hostile environment. I figured they'd come out hot and get a big lead.

Re: Celtics (2-0) at 76ers (0-2) Round 2 Game #3 5/5/18
« Reply #182 on: May 05, 2018, 05:38:59 PM »

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Tatum is my favorite rookie ever.  First legit superstar prospect we’ve had since Bird and I wasn’t alive during Larry’s rookie year.

See Pierce, Paul.  Top 50 all time player. 26,000 career points.

Hyperbole much?
love Pierce. He was never a superstar.  Rookie Tatum has a higher ceiling than rookie piece had.

Yeah. Lets not go there.  Paul Pierce was a legit superstar.  If he was playing in this 3 point shooting era, he'd have averaged 30, easy.
Nope.  Love Pierce.  Wasn’t a superstar. I don’t label every allstar a superstar.  Pierce was something like the 12th-20th best player in the league during his prime.  Never even 1st team all-nba.  Didn’t have real success until KG (a superstar) lead us to a title. 

Not knocking Pierce.  Tatum might not have that level of success, but he’s the best prospect we’ve had since Larry Bird.  Tatum has all the makings of a true all-nba 1st team level superstar if progresses as expected.  I’ve been comparing him to rookie Kevin Durant all season.

Were not around in 1996 and 97 when he was tearing up the NCAA and was projected to go 2 in that draft.  He was a legit superstar prospect.  You should go hunt some scouting reports.  That was also an era where they didn't shoot 8 threes a game.
pierce as an all-star prospect that peaked as an allstar.   Tatum is a superstar prospect.  There’s a difference.

I'd definitely argue that Pierce was playing a superstar level when we won in '08.  Played both ends of the court, went toe to toe with the "King", and outplayed Kobe in his prime in the Finals, winning Finals MVP in the process.  We would have won another title in '09 or '10 (I won't go as far as say a 3-peat) if KG doesn't get injured.  That's a superstar to me, regardless of basic stats such as PPG which he sacrificed with Ray Allen and KG.
I think Tatum does indeed have more potential than PP.  But what are the odds that he reaches that ceiling?

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« Reply #183 on: May 05, 2018, 05:39:13 PM »

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well you knew that was coming at some point.
gotta figure out a way to find their 3 point shooters.

Embiid had 8 out their 20.  Have to find a way to, if not stop, at least slow him down.

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« Reply #184 on: May 05, 2018, 05:39:20 PM »

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Tatum is my favorite rookie ever.  First legit superstar prospect we’ve had since Bird and I wasn’t alive during Larry’s rookie year.

No.
yup



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« Reply #185 on: May 05, 2018, 05:39:24 PM »

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There you go, Big Mo!

Re: Celtics (2-0) at 76ers (0-2) Round 2 Game #3 5/5/18
« Reply #186 on: May 05, 2018, 05:39:29 PM »

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Morris makes a 3 finally

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« Reply #187 on: May 05, 2018, 05:40:19 PM »

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Pierce and Tatum
to different types of ballers

cant compare em

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« Reply #188 on: May 05, 2018, 05:40:37 PM »

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Re: Celtics (2-0) at 76ers (0-2) Round 2 Game #3 5/5/18
« Reply #189 on: May 05, 2018, 05:40:41 PM »

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Love the defensive effort

Re: Celtics (2-0) at 76ers (0-2) Round 2 Game #3 5/5/18
« Reply #190 on: May 05, 2018, 05:40:56 PM »

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Tatum is my favorite rookie ever.  First legit superstar prospect we’ve had since Bird and I wasn’t alive during Larry’s rookie year.

See Pierce, Paul.  Top 50 all time player. 26,000 career points.

Hyperbole much?
love Pierce. He was never a superstar.  Rookie Tatum has a higher ceiling than rookie piece had.

Yeah. Lets not go there.  Paul Pierce was a legit superstar.  If he was playing in this 3 point shooting era, he'd have averaged 30, easy.
Nope.  Love Pierce.  Wasn’t a superstar. I don’t label every allstar a superstar.  Pierce was something like the 12th-20th best player in the league during his prime.  Never even 1st team all-nba.  Didn’t have real success until KG (a superstar) lead us to a title. 

Not knocking Pierce.  Tatum might not have that level of success, but he’s the best prospect we’ve had since Larry Bird.  Tatum has all the makings of a true all-nba 1st team level superstar if progresses as expected.  I’ve been comparing him to rookie Kevin Durant all season.

Were not around in 1996 and 97 when he was tearing up the NCAA and was projected to go 2 in that draft.  He was a legit superstar prospect.  You should go hunt some scouting reports.  That was also an era where they didn't shoot 8 threes a game.
pierce as an all-star prospect that peaked as an allstar.   Tatum is a superstar prospect.  There’s a difference.

I'd definitely argue that Pierce was playing a superstar level when we won in '08.  Played both ends of the court, went toe to toe with the "King", and outplayed Kobe in his prime in the Finals, winning Finals MVP in the process.  We would have won another title in '09 or '10 (I won't go as far as say a 3-peat) if KG doesn't get injured.  That's a superstar to me, regardless of basic stats such as PPG which he sacrificed with Ray Allen and KG.
I think Tatum does indeed have more potential than PP.  But what are the odds that he reaches that ceiling?

I think Tatum wins minimum of 4 Titles with Celtics and agree with LB, superstar potential as in Top 25 of all time! 😁

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« Reply #191 on: May 05, 2018, 05:41:01 PM »

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cmon keep Saric off the boards!!!

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« Reply #192 on: May 05, 2018, 05:41:13 PM »

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« Reply #193 on: May 05, 2018, 05:41:18 PM »

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So mcconnell can hook but Tatum can't disengage otherwise its a foul

Got it

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« Reply #194 on: May 05, 2018, 05:41:21 PM »

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BS call.