Javonte Green vs Max Strus

[rollie mass]

This league is about hitting threes and Max Strus is deadly. I have watched him successfully move up the ladder and last night was not different And then it me -he is a Joe Harris type of player and who would turn Joe Harris away. Then there is Green a unique athlete who wowed us with his dunks.

Strus seems the deadly kind of shooter we tried to get for years.
Till last night, I thought Strus wasn't in the mix but the pressure doesn't get to him and he showed it last night hitting 4 threes ..Spoiled for choice -who would you prefer..

[Alleyoopster]

Poirior or Wanamaker would be my choices to be let go.

[knuckleballer]

I don't see where Green's minutes are going to come from and Strus is three years younger.

[Alleyoopster]

If I had to choose between Green and Strus, I'd pick Green.
Green is a disruptor and facilitator. Strus is pretty much one dimensional. He would probably play well with Tacko because Tack forces defenses to readjust and leaves separation for shooters. But, Tacko's not getting much playing time this year.

[ozgod]

We should remember that this is a roster spot #15 position. Obviously every position's important but whoever gets it won't be getting much playing time unless it's a blowout or there are injuries, especially given the wing depth we have. Their contribution will probably be greater in practice. With that in mind, I feel that Javonte is readier to get incorporated into some other (struggling) team's rotation. It probably makes more sense for the Celtics to release him so he can find a team where he can get into the rotation and contribute. Max suits our team's timeline better, he's young and is more of a project with some good upside as a shooter.

[ozgod]

Poirior or Wanamaker would be my choices to be let go.

Dropping Wanamaker leaves us thin at the ball handler slot. Yesterday we had various lineups where Hayward handled the ball when Kemba and Marcus were on the bench, and at one point GWill had the ball handling duties. We're one injury away from being in trouble in that position.

[nickagneta]

Poirior or Wanamaker would be my choices to be let go.

Except they made the roster because they signed guaranteed contracts and can't be moved for a couple months.

[nickagneta]

We should remember that this is a roster spot #15 position. Obviously every position's important but whoever gets it won't be getting much playing time unless it's a blowout or there are injuries, especially given the wing depth we have. Their contribution will probably be greater in practice. With that in mind, I feel that Javonte is readier to get incorporated into some other (struggling) team's rotation. It probably makes more sense for the Celtics to release him so he can find a team where he can get into the rotation and contribute. Max suits our team's timeline better, he's young and is more of a project with some good upside as a shooter.

Yeah, we are talking about two guys that most likely, on a healthy team, end up playing in Maine most of the year because otherwise they would just be inactive for games.

[Csfan1984]

I thought of Joe Harris as a comparison as well. I'd like if we traded Wanna and let Edwards/Smart play some backup PG. We know Langford can also handle the ball well and distribute so I don't see the big need for Wanna.

Our Guards should be
Walker, Edwards, Langford
Brown, Smart, Green

[footey]

I would have moved Waters onto the full time roster, and kept Struss as a two way. Waters is the best pure basketball player among all the rookies. It's not even close.  And his lack of size is made up for in outstanding defensive timing.  He was defensive player of year in his conference as I recall.

[Celtics4ever]

Waters is the best pure basketball player among all the rookies. It's not even close. 

I know this was not your intent but thanks for the laugh, that is pretty absurd.

Give me Struss, he can shoot, he has a high basketball IQ.   Green has very little room to grow at 26.

Ainge and Co.  made their choice, and they chose Strus, they have more knowledge than us of these guys.

[PhoSita]

I agree that Waters has shown the most NBA level skill so far among the end-of-roster guys.

Green is a high effort, high energy guy who looks to me like somebody destined to have a solid career overseas.

He's a classic hyperathletic tweener.  Flashes bright in garbage time but not sure what value he adds to a lineup featuring quality NBA players.


Strus doesn't do very much but what he does is easy to translate -- he's got good size for a wing and he shoots quickly and without hesitation.

[footey]

Waters is the best pure basketball player among all the rookies. It's not even close. 

I know this was not your intent but thanks for the laugh, that is pretty absurd.

Give me Struss, he can shoot, he has a high basketball IQ.   Green has very little room to grow at 26.

Ainge and Co.  made their choice, and they chose Strus, they have more knowledge than us of these guys.

So glad I could give you a chuckle. 

Once you study Waters a bit more (pretty obvious to me you have not), I'd be happy to discuss his skill set with you.  Your reference to him as a ball hog gave me an even bigger laugh. 

Happy Columbus Day, bro.

[knuckleballer]

How does Waters compare to Larkin?  I think a little more green than 2017 Larkin, not as athletic, but a more natural basketball player.   I think he will surpass 2017 Larkin in a year or two.

[hwangjini_1]

waters is already better on defense than larkins. i liked larkins as a 15th man. but i agree with you that waters will be better.