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Celtics Talk / Re: Enjoyment as a Celtics fan
« Last post by tenn_smoothie on Today at 02:03:27 AM »
Quote from: slightly biased bias fan on January 23, 2026, 02:07:53 AM
Quote from: tenn_smoothie on January 23, 2026, 12:23:23 AM
Any season with Kyrie. The guy constantly did things to detract from team unity. Not showing up on the bench for the Game 7 vs Cleveland and then shooting us out of the game that ended our season vs Bucks and then saying that he should have taken more shots in the post presser are two perfect examples.

The Perk trade in 2011 ruined a team that I loved and took away our one advantage over the other contenders - toughness and interior muscle.
And Danny decided we needed athleticism instead (so we could look like every other top team).

If I remember correctly the Perk trade had more to do with his upcoming free agency.

Contract negotiations revealed that Perkins would cost too much money. Instead of losing him for nothing, Ainge gambled that the Celtics could use multiple veterans to cover for Perk, and get a long term asset in Jeff Green.

Then you pay Perk to stay, which he certainly wanted to. I will always believe that 2011 team, motivated by the 2010 finals loss, would have won the title.
They were a determined, angry bunch and had an advantage over all the other "athletic" contenders. They were also genuinely as close as any pro team gets.
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Celtics Talk / Re: What?s your ceiling on Hugo?
« Last post by SHAQATTACK on Today at 12:57:30 AM »
Quote from: Who on January 23, 2026, 11:01:58 PM
I've said since summer league - Hugo reminds me of Dan Majerle. Similar body type & athleticism. Similar motor. Similar rebounding. Similar ball-handling and passing. Similar slashing to the basket. Majerle had the perimeter shot while Hugo's shot is still a work in progress. 2 time All-Star. Would have made more ASG's if injuries hadn't of slowed him down.

In terms of willingness to trade Hugo - for a star player / core piece, I would make him available. Short off that I would keep him off the table.

I remember Dan Majerle , that would be great if he was that talented, Dan was very smart court guy . 
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by Atzar on Yesterday at 11:06:13 PM »
Nothing wrong with White that won't be solved by Tatum returning and bumping him back down the pecking order imho.  Love the guy as a top roleplayer, solid third option but he's overburdened trying to be a full-time second option.
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by slamtheking on Yesterday at 11:05:29 PM »
Quote from: Neurotic Guy on Yesterday at 10:58:31 PM
Quote from: slamtheking on Yesterday at 10:28:25 PM
Quote from: jpotter33 on Yesterday at 10:25:44 PM
White really needs to get his act together. Not only is he not helping out there in this slump, but his consistently awful shot selection is really hurting us.
he's been bad for most of the season -- certainly his offense has been.  not sure what's up with him but C's are going to have a rough end of season if he doesn't get it together soon

I think it?s a bit of an overstatement to say he?s been bad most of the season. His assists, rebounds, and points all align with his averages over the last couple of seasons - all a little higher given a bump in mpg. His shooting averages are down and he definitely had an early season slump and is having one now. In between he was very good. I don?t see a problem defensively. Idk what it is lately but I think he?ll get it back.

His shot selection did drive me crazy tonight.
his offense has been bad most of the season.  not an overstatement or exaggertion. 

team really needs him to step up his game with the loss of 5 rotation players this offseason (Tatum injured and Al, Zinger, Jrue, Kornet all gone) and he has failed in that regard.  perhaps that's not fair because he's never been viewed as a #2 on a good team but it doesn't change the needs of the team
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by Goldstar88 on Yesterday at 11:04:46 PM »
Quote from: SparzWizard on Yesterday at 10:27:12 PM
Maybe it's time to start thinking about keeping Simons and shipping White out instead

No, no it isn?t.
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by Neurotic Guy on Yesterday at 10:58:31 PM »
Quote from: slamtheking on Yesterday at 10:28:25 PM
Quote from: jpotter33 on Yesterday at 10:25:44 PM
White really needs to get his act together. Not only is he not helping out there in this slump, but his consistently awful shot selection is really hurting us.
he's been bad for most of the season -- certainly his offense has been.  not sure what's up with him but C's are going to have a rough end of season if he doesn't get it together soon

I think it?s a bit of an overstatement to say he?s been bad most of the season. His assists, rebounds, and points all align with his averages over the last couple of seasons - all a little higher given a bump in mpg. His shooting averages are down and he definitely had an early season slump and is having one now. In between he was very good. I don?t see a problem defensively. Idk what it is lately but I think he?ll get it back.

His shot selection did drive me crazy tonight.
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by slamtheking on Yesterday at 10:28:25 PM »
Quote from: jpotter33 on Yesterday at 10:25:44 PM
White really needs to get his act together. Not only is he not helping out there in this slump, but his consistently awful shot selection is really hurting us.
he's been bad for most of the season -- certainly his offense has been.  not sure what's up with him but C's are going to have a rough end of season if he doesn't get it together soon
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by Neurotic Guy on Yesterday at 10:27:28 PM »
A lot of intensity the last two games.  Good competition is good experience.  Bulls smoking from three but Cs had chances.  On to Pats and hopefully a strong home stand next week!
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by SparzWizard on Yesterday at 10:27:12 PM »
Maybe it's time to start thinking about keeping Simons and shipping White out instead
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Game Threads / Re: Celtics (28-16) at Bulls (22-22) Game #45 1/24/26
« Last post by jpotter33 on Yesterday at 10:25:44 PM »
White really needs to get his act together. Not only is he not helping out there in this slump, but his consistently awful shot selection is really hurting us.
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