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Garnett was more important to the title that he won but McHale has a much longer tenure with the team and more titles.
and PG's contract was considered the worst in the NBA when this deal was made. Edgecomb was very much an asset that should have been included especially with the ridiculously few picks included.this is what I've been saying about the trade and mentioned Edgecomb specifically as another player asset that Brad should have gotten from Philly. The pick situation is a joke.QuoteI will say, I still think the Jaylen Brown trade was idiotic, and I'm not a huge Paul George guy at this stage of his career considering also his injury history/durability issues (including the suspension last season).
BUT I've been pleasantly surprised. He's fit in nicely with the team and has great chemistry already. And he's been awesome on the defensive end, carrying over from late last season. He's putting up 20/6/5 now but even if he consistently is around the 16/5/5+ range that'd be nice.
Tatum has quietly looked MVP-caliber so far
He has been great, and not the problem. My issue I have with the trade is lack of draft capital or not getting another player like Edgecomb.
Edgecombe was the 3rd overall pick in last years draft. He averaged 16pts/6rebs/4ast as a Rookie. There was no chance he was going to be a part of the trade. Brad should have been able to get Philon Jr, though.
I also think he struggles, but the numbers don't really back it up. He leads the league since 19' in game winning shots and has one of the best last 24 seconds of a game fg% since the 90s.Only if you move Bird to the 4. Otherwise, Tatum isn't cracking the starting rotation. Tatum has already surpassed Truth, though.I don't think he's passed PP at all. PP used to be the top of the league in 4th quarter points and was a clutch scorer - moreso than Tatum has shown. to be fair, I think part of the issue with Tatum's clutch scoring is the coach he's playing for. both played in 2 finals and PP didn't shrink in the spotlight unlike Tatum in the finals against GSW.
PG - Cousy
SG - Hondo
SF - Tatum
PF - Bird
C - Russell
Sean Grande
As expected, Paul Geroge will sit, Mitchell Robinson returns for the Celtics on the back-to-back tonight.
That means Jayson Tatum will play both halves of the first two back-to-backs.
The Celtics, remarkably, have five BTBs in November (then 8 the rest of the way).
I am worried about this game. Go Celtics!
Feel like the Celtics need to rest PG13 for this one. Thought they would have held him out vs Orlando so that he could play against Houston. Will be interesting to see what Joe does.
He should either sit out or be limited to 20 some odd minutes...
Paul George is out tonight for rest. Joe messed this up. PG13 should have rested against the weaker opponent in Orlando and played today against Houston. That was not smart.
Pritchard and/or White are going to need to have a big game tonight for the Cs to have a chance.
I kinda disagree. I don't mind playing everyone yesterday and securing the win before a likely scheduled loss anyways, which I think tonight is on the road against a quality HOU team
Feel like the Celtics need to rest PG13 for this one. Thought they would have held him out vs Orlando so that he could play against Houston. Will be interesting to see what Joe does.
He should either sit out or be limited to 20 some odd minutes...
Paul George is out tonight for rest. Joe messed this up. PG13 should have rested against the weaker opponent in Orlando and played today against Houston. That was not smart.
Pritchard and/or White are going to need to have a big game tonight for the Cs to have a chance.
I thought Hugo played well until Joe took him and forgot about him.
Joe took him?! Where!
It's best not to say.
I thought Hugo played well until Joe took him and forgot about him.
Joe took him?! Where!