What I'd like to see is Doc sit Jamar Smith once and for all. I don't know why they're still evaluating him to the extent they're doing.
Because of all the rookies the Celtics have in camp, he's the one who's best at point guard. Doesn't mean he's NBA-ready there, but Doc wants to see if he can get it enough to be an emergency option. Even if he doesn't make the team out of camp, he'll be sent to Maine and be available in case of emergency during the season, so it's best if he gets ready now. It's not like we need Rondo to play 40 minutes in preseason games, other than it's fun to watch Rondo play.
Also, it's nice to show Joseph and Christmas that they have competition for those last roster spots. No need to let those two coast.
Other than Smith is taking the bulk of the minutes, minutes that should be used to evaluate Christmas and Joseph who have been the clear favorites to take those last roster spots. Instead, Smith has seen extensive time in these two games, and he just doesn't look to be able to play the part.
So it's time to move on. I'm all for showing they have competition, but not at the expense of barely giving them any chance to properly evaluate them.
First game, Smith 12 minutes... Joseph only 5 minutes, and Christmas 7 minutes. I didn't manage to watch much of this game, but I bet Smith took over PG role when he was on the floor over Christmas.
Second game, Smith 12 minutes.... Joseph only 7 minutes and Christmas 9 minutes. Once again, Smith taking over PG duties where he sucked, and was later take off those duties in favor of Christmas who was better there.
In 9 minutes, he went 4-6, grabbed 4 rebounds with 1 TO and 9 points. Certainly something to build on. But certainly, needs more evaluation to see if he has what it takes for this role, and giving Smith the amount of opportunity he's been given so far is doing no one any favors as far as I'm concerned.
What I'd like to see is Doc sit Jamar Smith once and for all. I don't know why they're still evaluating him to the extent they're doing.
Well, it's been 2 games. But, I would like to see them give Christmas at least a shot to handle the ball. I think we have seen enough of Smith. But I think Christmas needs a bit more of a look, to see if he can be the "break in case of emergency" combo guard. I have my doubts, but might as well take a look.
That's all I'm asking, else all we're doing is speculating upon factors that have little bearing. I can only say that I really like his skill set and how it seems to fit with what we could need, but don't have anything to go on more than that.