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Celtics and Nets “Big 3”
« on: January 14, 2021, 03:00:28 PM »

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Seems like teams have transitioned away from having a “big 3” over the last few years and now many have all star duos. The Celtics with Tatum, Brown, Kemba and the Nets with Durant, Irving, Harden are the only teams featuring 3 all star talents. Will be really interesting to see the Tatum/Durant, Harden/Brown, and Kemba/Kyrie matchups If/when the two teams are at full strength.

On paper, Nets do have the edge talent wise when it comes to their top 3 guys, however, the Celtics players have chemistry and guys genuinely seem to enjoy playing with each other. C’s are a better team defensively and they have a stronger supporting cast as well. I also have doubts that Kyrie and Harden will be able to coexist due to their playing styles, temperament, and Ego’s.

Talent is important, but so is chemistry and defense. Let’s not forget what the Mavs were able to accomplish against prime Lebron/Bosh/Wade in 11’ and also the Pistons against
Prime Shaq and Kobe in 04’. If Boston and Brooklyn do matchup in the playoffs, I like the Celtics chances.
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At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.

Re: Celtics and Nets “Big 3”
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2021, 03:17:26 PM »

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I fully expect the Nets to implode.

Maybe it's wishful thinking.
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Seems like teams have transitioned away from having a “big 3” over the last few years and now many have all star duos. The Celtics with Tatum, Brown, Kemba and the Nets with Durant, Irving, Harden are the only teams featuring 3 all star talents. Will be really interesting to see the Tatum/Durant, Harden/Brown, and Kemba/Kyrie matchups If/when the two teams are at full strength.

On paper, Nets do have the edge talent wise when it comes to their top 3 guys, however, the Celtics players have chemistry and guys genuinely seem to enjoy playing with each other. C’s are a better team defensively and they have a stronger supporting cast as well. I also have doubts that Kyrie and Harden will be able to coexist due to their playing styles, temperament, and Ego’s.

Talent is important, but so is chemistry and defense. Let’s not forget what the Mavs were able to accomplish against prime Lebron/Bosh/Wade in 11’ and also the Pistons against
Prime Shaq and Kobe in 04’. If Boston and Brooklyn do matchup in the playoffs, I like the Celtics chances.

Celtics could have 'kept' four, if they had given Hayward a better offer. Pretty crazy.

Re: Celtics and Nets “Big 3”
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2021, 06:53:40 PM »

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Seems like teams have transitioned away from having a “big 3” over the last few years and now many have all star duos. The Celtics with Tatum, Brown, Kemba and the Nets with Durant, Irving, Harden are the only teams featuring 3 all star talents. Will be really interesting to see the Tatum/Durant, Harden/Brown, and Kemba/Kyrie matchups If/when the two teams are at full strength.

On paper, Nets do have the edge talent wise when it comes to their top 3 guys, however, the Celtics players have chemistry and guys genuinely seem to enjoy playing with each other. C’s are a better team defensively and they have a stronger supporting cast as well. I also have doubts that Kyrie and Harden will be able to coexist due to their playing styles, temperament, and Ego’s.

Talent is important, but so is chemistry and defense. Let’s not forget what the Mavs were able to accomplish against prime Lebron/Bosh/Wade in 11’ and also the Pistons against
Prime Shaq and Kobe in 04’. If Boston and Brooklyn do matchup in the playoffs, I like the Celtics chances.

Celtics could have 'kept' four, if they had given Hayward a better offer. Pretty crazy.

Honestly, I didn’t think Hayward was a good fit and he’s still proving to be injury prone. The Celtics reportedly offered him $100m to stay and he left for $120m. Seems like he knew it wasn’t a good fit either.
Quoting Nick from the now locked Ime thread:
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At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.

Re: Celtics and Nets “Big 3”
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2021, 08:50:52 PM »

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Don't know if it matters considering the offensive depth the Nets have now, but, as far as I can see they traded away their bench.


Re: Celtics and Nets “Big 3”
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We need OUR Big 3....





He GOTS to get on the phone and get....









AND






Ainge make dem moves playa!!!

im serious...

*sippin*