Crawford's role once RR returns and his future with the team

[tarheelsxxiii]

This one may be all on Stevens.

Rondo will return on limited minutes. As he comes back into his own (depending on when), make Crawford your 6th man/back-up PG. Play him extended mins and let him know he's 6th man of the year in that role.

Or, start him at the 2. I'd prefer the former, as I think he's only going to be this effective if he's the man, with the ball in his hands (and he'd have an even easier time scoring against 2nd units). That said, he'd probably have to work a bit less to get his shots with Rondo at point. And, fortunately, I don't think Bradley would have any issues coming off the bench. His continued defense and improved jumpshot has been a really nice surprise.

And, in case this hasn't been mentioned today... Sully is a stud

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Rondo (34)/Crawford (14)
Bradley (25)/ Crawford (11)/ Lee (12)

Something like that.

that looks pretty good to me.  I would hope that crawford would still be effective coming off the bench.  He has gotten a lot of pt and got into a groove.  I think the pt is probably  more important that starting as far as not having a big decline in contribution.

[PhoSita]

I think Crawford is coming into his own right now because he's been given the ball and the coach has confidence in him to do what he does best with the ball in his hands.

Once Rondo returns, Crawford will go back to playing mostly off the ball, with inconsistent stretches handling the ball.

I think that Crawford's future with the team will depend on whether Ainge decides to trade Rondo for younger pieces or build around him.

[ForexPirate]

i don't know guys ... I want Crawford to start in place of Bradley - better scorer and passer.  nice two point guard attack when rondo is on the floor too.  Bradley makes a good trade chip.  Lee is proving to play well off the bench and has got his shot back.

[Celtics4ever]

I would like Crawford to get a chance to start at SG too.   Either way we win because his value went up.   We keep him and we have something but his and AB trade value are probably higher after this year.  You never know with Danny.

[billysan]

I think Jordan Crawford has bought in to Brad Stevens vision of a team thus far. That is why his passing and assist numbers are showing a welcome unselfish side that we have come to value.

I think his ceiling is a more skilled taller version of Eddie House, but if he can improve his defense a little then I will be proven wrong. Listed at 6'4", he needs to be able to cover a bigger SG for at least a few minutes. I think the biggest reason why we would see Courtney Lee and even Jeff Green playing minutes ahead of him at the SG when Rondo comes back is just mostly from defensive matchups.

If he continues to improve, at least for this season, he will see plenty of minutes.  Brad Stevens has him believing in himself and his teammates so he will accept any role if he feels he can really contribute to the team on the court IMO.

With his shooting skils, end of game guy is not out of the question.