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Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
« on: Yesterday at 05:39:33 PM »

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Brad said he's at least bringing in a ball handler for the end of bench. A break glass in case of emergency type of guy. They'll understand their roll is to wave a towel when rotation is fully healthy.

Who are our candidates? Conely is expected to re-sign with Minnesota.
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Re: Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
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I was surprised by that, because I think he hinted pretty clearly that we're promoting from within.


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Re: Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 06:01:01 PM »

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Same that's why I asked here. It seems like he's promoting from within but he also clearly said he's going to bring in a ball handler.
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Re: Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 06:12:02 PM »

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Specifically what he said was:

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Stevens said the Celtics ?feel really good? about two-way-contract players Tonje, Ron Harper Jr., and Max Shulga. Harper thrived in a starting role in the upset win over the Rockets on Wednesday, and Stevens seemed to hint that these players will have opportunities to earn promotions.

?With that said, I think the biggest thing is seeing how this all looks,? Stevens said. ?We?ll ultimately fill a roster spot with at least one more ballhandler and then see how the rest of the needs play themselves out.?

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/sports/brad-stevens-celtics/

It?s easy to assume he?s bringing in a ball handler from outside, but what he said was, he would fill a roster spot with at least one more ball handler. That roster spot can easily be filled with one of the two ways, either Harper or Shula would probable have the inside running over Tonje. Two way players don?t technically count as roster spots in the 15 man roster of which we need a minimum of 14.

Of course, those dreaming of a Name like Lonzo Ball might also get their wish  :police:

In any case, whoever it is is going to be insurance at the very end of the bench, and I doubt they will move the needle at all.


Any odd typos are because I suck at typing on an iPhone :D


Re: Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
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Specifically what he said was:

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Stevens said the Celtics ?feel really good? about two-way-contract players Tonje, Ron Harper Jr., and Max Shulga. Harper thrived in a starting role in the upset win over the Rockets on Wednesday, and Stevens seemed to hint that these players will have opportunities to earn promotions.

?With that said, I think the biggest thing is seeing how this all looks,? Stevens said. ?We?ll ultimately fill a roster spot with at least one more ballhandler and then see how the rest of the needs play themselves out.?

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/sports/brad-stevens-celtics/

It?s easy to assume he?s bringing in a ball handler from outside, but what he said was, he would fill a roster spot with at least one more ball handler. That roster spot can easily be filled with one of the two ways, either Harper or Shula would probable have the inside running over Tonje. Two way players don?t technically count as roster spots in the 15 man roster of which we need a minimum of 14.

Of course, those dreaming of a Name like Lonzo Ball might also get their wish  :police:

In any case, whoever it is is going to be insurance at the very end of the bench, and I doubt they will move the needle at all.

It looks like Shulga is more of a PG than I realized.  I think he is who Brad is referring to, then.


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Re: Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
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Quoting Nick from the now locked Ime thread:
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At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.

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We just need to get him out of the aged care home first  :police:
Any odd typos are because I suck at typing on an iPhone :D


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We just need to get him out of the aged care home first  :police:

What do you mean, a nursing home?  ???

Rude.
Quoting Nick from the now locked Ime thread:
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At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.

Re: Who's the ball handler Brad is speaking of?
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Specifically what he said was:

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Stevens said the Celtics ?feel really good? about two-way-contract players Tonje, Ron Harper Jr., and Max Shulga. Harper thrived in a starting role in the upset win over the Rockets on Wednesday, and Stevens seemed to hint that these players will have opportunities to earn promotions.

?With that said, I think the biggest thing is seeing how this all looks,? Stevens said. ?We?ll ultimately fill a roster spot with at least one more ballhandler and then see how the rest of the needs play themselves out.?

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/sports/brad-stevens-celtics/

It?s easy to assume he?s bringing in a ball handler from outside, but what he said was, he would fill a roster spot with at least one more ball handler. That roster spot can easily be filled with one of the two ways, either Harper or Shula would probable have the inside running over Tonje. Two way players don?t technically count as roster spots in the 15 man roster of which we need a minimum of 14.

Of course, those dreaming of a Name like Lonzo Ball might also get their wish  :police:

In any case, whoever it is is going to be insurance at the very end of the bench, and I doubt they will move the needle at all.

It looks like Shulga is more of a PG than I realized.  I think he is who Brad is referring to, then.

Shulga was a horror show at PG back in summer league.

It sounds like Tonje is more of a small wing than a ball-handler. So, I expect it will be Ron Harper Jr that they promote.

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Brad said he's at least bringing in a ball handler for the end of bench. A break glass in case of emergency type of guy. They'll understand their roll is to wave a towel when rotation is fully healthy.

Who are our candidates? Conely is expected to re-sign with Minnesota.

Phil Pressey comes out of retirement for one last ride  :laugh:

Just kidding I do not know
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Brad said he's at least bringing in a ball handler for the end of bench. A break glass in case of emergency type of guy. They'll understand their roll is to wave a towel when rotation is fully healthy.

Who are our candidates? Conely is expected to re-sign with Minnesota.

Phil Pressey comes out of retirement for one last ride  :laugh:

Just kidding I do not know

Chris Paul?!! :(
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« Reply #11 on: Today at 09:42:11 AM »

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Yep, Chris Paul is who I am thinking of.

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« Reply #12 on: Today at 10:03:09 AM »

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Yep, Chris Paul is who I am thinking of.

Him and Mazzola will be throwing hands within a month
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