Poll: Which Celtic will show the biggest improvement this season?

[gpap]

Though the starting lineup on opening night will likely be Kemba, Brown, Hayward, Tatum and Kanter, I also think Brad will shuffle the lineups around.

On some nights, we could see Hayward or Tatum off the bench, Kanter at the 4 and RWill at the 5.  Other nights, it could be Kanter and Timelord in the front court with Hayward at the 2, Tatum at the 3 and Brown off the bench.

I get the feeling we won't see the same starting line up every night, which might not be a bad thing, as long as guys buy in and don't fret because they're coming off the bench.

[Surferdad]

Though the starting lineup on opening night will likely be Kemba, Brown, Hayward, Tatum and Kanter, I also think Brad will shuffle the lineups around.

On some nights, we could see Hayward or Tatum off the bench, Kanter at the 4 and RWill at the 5.  Other nights, it could be Kanter and Timelord in the front court with Hayward at the 2, Tatum at the 3 and Brown off the bench.

I get the feeling we won't see the same starting line up every night, which might not be a bad thing, as long as guys buy in and don't fret because they're coming off the bench.

I expect the shuffling you describe will happen within games as well.  Brad has to build a consistent rotation but also vary from it as needed depending on matchups.

[gpap]

Though the starting lineup on opening night will likely be Kemba, Brown, Hayward, Tatum and Kanter, I also think Brad will shuffle the lineups around.

On some nights, we could see Hayward or Tatum off the bench, Kanter at the 4 and RWill at the 5.  Other nights, it could be Kanter and Timelord in the front court with Hayward at the 2, Tatum at the 3 and Brown off the bench.

I get the feeling we won't see the same starting line up every night, which might not be a bad thing, as long as guys buy in and don't fret because they're coming off the bench.

I expect the shuffling you describe will happen within games as well.  Brad has to build a consistent rotation but also vary from it as needed depending on matchups.

Yeah, personally I support the idea of Stevens trying to mix in more size into our lineups. I feel that was one of our downfalls last season. Though stats may say otherwise, the eye test told me we got killed in rebounding.

[MichiganAdam]

Well if nothing else changes Kanter is a far superior rebounder to Horford.  I suspect that will improve things some.  Tatum getting more run at the 4 also probably helps as he is a better rebounder to Morris.  The problem will be on defense...rebounding, transition, and offense will likely be better with these guys, but passing and D will be worse.

[Scottiej23]

Well if nothing else changes Kanter is a far superior rebounder to Horford.  I suspect that will improve things some.  Tatum getting more run at the 4 also probably helps as he is a better rebounder to Morris.  The problem will be on defense...rebounding, transition, and offense will likely be better with these guys, but passing and D will be worse.

I though Morris rebounded pretty well last year. Went back and checked the stats.....it's eerie how similar he and Tatum's overall numbers were. Not just in rebounding, but everything.

[Celtics4ever]

Yeah, personally I support the idea of Stevens trying to mix in more size into our lineups.

I've believe it when I see it, Death to small ball!

[Somebody]

Yeah, personally I support the idea of Stevens trying to mix in more size into our lineups.

I've believe it when I see it, Death to small ball!

This tbh, I'll believe it when he starts trotting out lineups that actually utilise length.

[gpap]

Yeah, personally I support the idea of Stevens trying to mix in more size into our lineups.

I've believe it when I see it, Death to small ball!

Well said! "Small ball" is a dead-end road.

[gpap]

Yeah, personally I support the idea of Stevens trying to mix in more size into our lineups.

I've believe it when I see it, Death to small ball!

This tbh, I'll believe it when he starts trotting out lineups that actually utilise length.

Would be nice for a change, wouldn't it?

[Somebody]

Yeah, personally I support the idea of Stevens trying to mix in more size into our lineups.

I've believe it when I see it, Death to small ball!

This tbh, I'll believe it when he starts trotting out lineups that actually utilise length.

Would be nice for a change, wouldn't it?

Agreed.