Let's share our excitement for the upcoming season by putting together our list for why we can't wait for the season to start!
I'm sick of the national media talking about how much we are going to miss Bradley and Crowder on defense
This narrative drives me crazy. The NBA has changed to a who can score the most points to win type game. A good offense now (and it wasn't always like this) beats a good defense.
Question national media, was Avery Bradley on the court when Kyrie scored 14 pts in a row in game 4 of last years ECF ? Yes he was. Now I do believe that Avery Bradley is an elite defender, but an elite offensive player will always have his way with him.
Somehow Jae Crowder has gone from chronically underrated in Dallas and his first year with the Celtics to chronically overrated now, especially defensively. He shot an unbelievable 39.3 3PT % last year in the season. In the playoff when it mattered it dipped to 35%. I think injuries also played a part in his demise on defense. He is certainly a valuable piece, but he's not stopping the elite wing defenders in the league, and his shot selection was always questionable.
I just can't wait to rewrite this b.s narrative that has killed me ever since we moved on from Bradley and Crowder. They are both really nice players to have, but they are easily replaceable, and I think that time will prove that to be true.
Crowder may be more valuable off the court than Bradley due to his amazing contract, Bradley will need to be paid north of 16million a year in the offseason.
It was a no-brainer to move on, and only time will prove that the Celtics won't miss either on defense.
That's my two cents....
What are you guys looking forward for?