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Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #30 on: January 18, 2022, 07:38:15 PM »

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Grant has attracted around a dozen suitors. With apologies to Myles Turner, "He's the grand prize of this deadline," one team strategist said.

The Lakers, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Jazz, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves and Kings have all signaled interest in the 27-year-old.

Man, I can't help think that he won't make much of a difference at his new team. That he is a stat padder on a bad team and will see a large drop off once he moves back to a good team.

Does not seem like much of a "grand prize" to me.

I agree, I’d love Grant on the Celtics but I think his value is more in roster construction then over all talent. I don’t know that he is a huge talent upgrade over J Richardson but being a swing/big wing and a player who likely pushed AL to the bench make him a nice fit.

I’m hoping the Cs add either a bigger wing Grant/Barnes, or a starting caliber shooting specialist Hield/Gordon. With either acquisition I see AL going to the bench as an important step forward for this team.

I think I'd rather Collins from atlanta than Grant.  Fits a hole "better" as 3rd scorer and big who can rebound and hit the 3.  Also think DS has to go, even for a second, and then I'd trade smart for a "better" PG.  Maybe Cole Anthony or D Murray? We need a big and a PG, preferably both who can hit over 33% from 3 and the PG with 5+ assist and the big with 8+ rebounds...

I'd prefer Collins too but Atlanta isn't rebuilding.

Plus, all this stat padder stuff is crazy. Grant is very well rounded and would be our best wing defender immediately. His biggest weaknesses (efficiency as primary scorer and rebounding) are non issues on this roster.

all those gus have been rumored o be on the block in the last 12 months.  At what price?  Different story.  I don't think Grant moves the needle, especially at that position.  He is not a significant upgrade over richardson in reality.  I'd go for a PF or PG or not bother frankly.

Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #31 on: January 18, 2022, 08:01:59 PM »

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Grant has attracted around a dozen suitors. With apologies to Myles Turner, "He's the grand prize of this deadline," one team strategist said.

The Lakers, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Jazz, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves and Kings have all signaled interest in the 27-year-old.

Man, I can't help think that he won't make much of a difference at his new team. That he is a stat padder on a bad team and will see a large drop off once he moves back to a good team.

Does not seem like much of a "grand prize" to me.

I agree, I’d love Grant on the Celtics but I think his value is more in roster construction then over all talent. I don’t know that he is a huge talent upgrade over J Richardson but being a swing/big wing and a player who likely pushed AL to the bench make him a nice fit.

I’m hoping the Cs add either a bigger wing Grant/Barnes, or a starting caliber shooting specialist Hield/Gordon. With either acquisition I see AL going to the bench as an important step forward for this team.

I think I'd rather Collins from atlanta than Grant.  Fits a hole "better" as 3rd scorer and big who can rebound and hit the 3.  Also think DS has to go, even for a second, and then I'd trade smart for a "better" PG.  Maybe Cole Anthony or D Murray? We need a big and a PG, preferably both who can hit over 33% from 3 and the PG with 5+ assist and the big with 8+ rebounds...

I'd prefer Collins too but Atlanta isn't rebuilding.

Plus, all this stat padder stuff is crazy. Grant is very well rounded and would be our best wing defender immediately. His biggest weaknesses (efficiency as primary scorer and rebounding) are non issues on this roster.

all those gus have been rumored o be on the block in the last 12 months.  At what price?  Different story.  I don't think Grant moves the needle, especially at that position.  He is not a significant upgrade over richardson in reality.  I'd go for a PF or PG or not bother frankly.

Grant is a power forward

Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #32 on: January 18, 2022, 08:02:57 PM »

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If the Celtics trade for Grant, that's their big 3 and, essentially, their team. You'd better hope that collection of players is good enough to compete with, to take an example, KD/Harden/Irving, because you're essentially locked in at that point.
Agree, that's not my idea of a Big-3 that is not winning a chip, might not even win the EC.

Just started reading this thread so pardon me if someone already said this earlier.

Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #33 on: January 18, 2022, 09:37:27 PM »

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Grant has attracted around a dozen suitors. With apologies to Myles Turner, "He's the grand prize of this deadline," one team strategist said.

The Lakers, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Jazz, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves and Kings have all signaled interest in the 27-year-old.

Man, I can't help think that he won't make much of a difference at his new team. That he is a stat padder on a bad team and will see a large drop off once he moves back to a good team.

Does not seem like much of a "grand prize" to me.

I agree, I’d love Grant on the Celtics but I think his value is more in roster construction then over all talent. I don’t know that he is a huge talent upgrade over J Richardson but being a swing/big wing and a player who likely pushed AL to the bench make him a nice fit.

I’m hoping the Cs add either a bigger wing Grant/Barnes, or a starting caliber shooting specialist Hield/Gordon. With either acquisition I see AL going to the bench as an important step forward for this team.

I think I'd rather Collins from atlanta than Grant.  Fits a hole "better" as 3rd scorer and big who can rebound and hit the 3.  Also think DS has to go, even for a second, and then I'd trade smart for a "better" PG.  Maybe Cole Anthony or D Murray? We need a big and a PG, preferably both who can hit over 33% from 3 and the PG with 5+ assist and the big with 8+ rebounds...

I'd prefer Collins too but Atlanta isn't rebuilding.

Plus, all this stat padder stuff is crazy. Grant is very well rounded and would be our best wing defender immediately. His biggest weaknesses (efficiency as primary scorer and rebounding) are non issues on this roster.
I would also prefer Collins, if he wants out of Atlanta/Atlanta is ready to let him go.

But you're right, and this applies to a lot of these trades, what do the Celtics have besides their own picks and a few mediocre prospects? There's always the possibility of a third team but it sounds like there are a lot of buyers this year and a lot of them are looking for a "third team" to facilitate their deals.
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Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #34 on: January 18, 2022, 10:32:32 PM »

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Boston showed initial intrigue in Grant, but the Celtics were recently categorized to B/R as an unlikely destination.
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Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #35 on: January 19, 2022, 03:00:27 AM »

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Not sure I would call Grant a stat padder. Other than PPG, his stats aren't all that impressive. Very average scoring efficiency but he does get to the line as much Tatum and shoots it there at 84%.

Not the 3rd scorer type this team needs. His three point shooting and efficiency aren't good enough and he clearly isn't the type of guy to keep the ball moving or create for others. He is also a below average rebounder for his size.

Pass.

If I'm dropping 2 firsts for a guy to put into that stretch 4/power swing role, it's going to be on Harrison Barnes.

Would he presumably play better in a smaller role?

This could be similar to what the Bucks did by acquiring Jrue Holiday.

Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #36 on: January 19, 2022, 08:10:33 AM »

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Grant has attracted around a dozen suitors. With apologies to Myles Turner, "He's the grand prize of this deadline," one team strategist said.

The Lakers, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Jazz, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves and Kings have all signaled interest in the 27-year-old.

Man, I can't help think that he won't make much of a difference at his new team. That he is a stat padder on a bad team and will see a large drop off once he moves back to a good team.

Does not seem like much of a "grand prize" to me.

I agree, I’d love Grant on the Celtics but I think his value is more in roster construction then over all talent. I don’t know that he is a huge talent upgrade over J Richardson but being a swing/big wing and a player who likely pushed AL to the bench make him a nice fit.

I’m hoping the Cs add either a bigger wing Grant/Barnes, or a starting caliber shooting specialist Hield/Gordon. With either acquisition I see AL going to the bench as an important step forward for this team.

I think I'd rather Collins from atlanta than Grant.  Fits a hole "better" as 3rd scorer and big who can rebound and hit the 3.  Also think DS has to go, even for a second, and then I'd trade smart for a "better" PG.  Maybe Cole Anthony or D Murray? We need a big and a PG, preferably both who can hit over 33% from 3 and the PG with 5+ assist and the big with 8+ rebounds...

I'd prefer Collins too but Atlanta isn't rebuilding.

Plus, all this stat padder stuff is crazy. Grant is very well rounded and would be our best wing defender immediately. His biggest weaknesses (efficiency as primary scorer and rebounding) are non issues on this roster.

all those gus have been rumored o be on the block in the last 12 months.  At what price?  Different story.  I don't think Grant moves the needle, especially at that position.  He is not a significant upgrade over richardson in reality.  I'd go for a PF or PG or not bother frankly.

Grant is a power forward

Grant is less of a power forward than Tatum. C's need a player that allows Tatum to go back to school at least half the time.

Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #37 on: January 19, 2022, 08:28:21 AM »

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Grant has attracted around a dozen suitors. With apologies to Myles Turner, "He's the grand prize of this deadline," one team strategist said.

The Lakers, Trail Blazers, Knicks, Jazz, Wizards, Celtics, Pacers, Timberwolves and Kings have all signaled interest in the 27-year-old.

Man, I can't help think that he won't make much of a difference at his new team. That he is a stat padder on a bad team and will see a large drop off once he moves back to a good team.

Does not seem like much of a "grand prize" to me.

I agree, I’d love Grant on the Celtics but I think his value is more in roster construction then over all talent. I don’t know that he is a huge talent upgrade over J Richardson but being a swing/big wing and a player who likely pushed AL to the bench make him a nice fit.

I’m hoping the Cs add either a bigger wing Grant/Barnes, or a starting caliber shooting specialist Hield/Gordon. With either acquisition I see AL going to the bench as an important step forward for this team.

I think I'd rather Collins from atlanta than Grant.  Fits a hole "better" as 3rd scorer and big who can rebound and hit the 3.  Also think DS has to go, even for a second, and then I'd trade smart for a "better" PG.  Maybe Cole Anthony or D Murray? We need a big and a PG, preferably both who can hit over 33% from 3 and the PG with 5+ assist and the big with 8+ rebounds...

I'd prefer Collins too but Atlanta isn't rebuilding.

Plus, all this stat padder stuff is crazy. Grant is very well rounded and would be our best wing defender immediately. His biggest weaknesses (efficiency as primary scorer and rebounding) are non issues on this roster.

all those gus have been rumored o be on the block in the last 12 months.  At what price?  Different story.  I don't think Grant moves the needle, especially at that position.  He is not a significant upgrade over richardson in reality.  I'd go for a PF or PG or not bother frankly.

Grant is a power forward

Grant is less of a power forward than Tatum. C's need a player that allows Tatum to go back to school at least half the time.

I think that Grant would be fine at PF on our team, because he'd be playing in between two good rebounders (Timelord and Tatum).



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Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #38 on: January 19, 2022, 08:31:34 AM »

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Random trivia question that I don't know the answer to:  which family has had the most relatives play in the NBA?

The Grants have brothers Horace and Harvey, along with Harvey's sons Jerami and Jerian. 


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Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #39 on: January 19, 2022, 09:18:30 AM »

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Random trivia question that I don't know the answer to:  which family has had the most relatives play in the NBA?

The Grants have brothers Horace and Harvey, along with Harvey's sons Jerami and Jerian.

Rick Barry and his 4 sons make 5

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« Reply #40 on: January 19, 2022, 09:34:19 AM »

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Random trivia question that I don't know the answer to:  which family has had the most relatives play in the NBA?

The Grants have brothers Horace and Harvey, along with Harvey's sons Jerami and Jerian.

Rick Barry and his 4 sons make 5
Canyon never played in the league.  Though Bruce Hale are the sons grandfather from their mother.  So Jon Barry, Brent Barry, Drew Barry, Rick Barry, and Bruce Hale.

The Curry's have 4 if you count Damion Lee who is married to Steph and Seth's sister (and obviously Dell's daughter).

Speaking of Seth Curry, he is of course Doc Rivers' son-in-law, so you have him, Doc, Austin, and then Doc's cousin Byron Irvin, and Doc's uncle Jim Brewer.
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Re: Rumour: Celtics (amongst many) Show Interest In Grant
« Reply #41 on: January 19, 2022, 09:43:01 AM »

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Random trivia question that I don't know the answer to:  which family has had the most relatives play in the NBA?

The Grants have brothers Horace and Harvey, along with Harvey's sons Jerami and Jerian.

Rick Barry and his 4 sons make 5
Canyon never played in the league.  Though Bruce Hale are the sons grandfather from their mother.  So Jon Barry, Brent Barry, Drew Barry, Rick Barry, and Bruce Hale.

The Curry's have 4 if you count Damion Lee who is married to Steph and Seth's sister (and obviously Dell's daughter).

Speaking of Seth Curry, he is of course Doc Rivers' son-in-law, so you have him, Doc, Austin, and then Doc's cousin Byron Irvin, and Doc's uncle Jim Brewer.

Ahh, I overrated Canyon I guess haha. I thought he played with the Knicks for a hot second


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« Reply #43 on: January 19, 2022, 09:56:59 AM »

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Granted I haven’t really followed Jerami Grant (other than stats) but on paper, it seems like a really awkward fit for the C’s. Yet another two-way wing player who likes to shoot but doesn’t have much vision. All this talk of wanting to move the ball isn’t going to materialize if your personnel doesn’t match.
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« Reply #44 on: January 19, 2022, 05:36:49 PM »

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Granted I haven’t really followed Jerami Grant (other than stats) but on paper, it seems like a really awkward fit for the C’s. Yet another two-way wing player who likes to shoot but doesn’t have much vision. All this talk of wanting to move the ball isn’t going to materialize if your personnel doesn’t match.

I agree. Grant is a bad fit for the Celts. And with that salary not a great addition to the payroll.
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