rj might adjust the quickest

[loco_91]

My guess:

In order of most minutes played for the 2015-2016 season:

1.  RJ Hunter
2.  Terry Rozier
3.  Jordan Mickey

I agree, and I'll add 4. James Young

[chilidawg]

is Idaho the same as Utah--?....well, probably.

I live in Idaho, we sure don't think so.

[CelticsFanFromNYC]

My guess:

In order of most minutes played for the 2015-2016 season:

1.  RJ Hunter
2.  Terry Rozier
3.  Jordan Mickey

Agreed.  after analyzing our espn depth chart, they have James Young as second string. Whoever is the best shooting guard we have who doesn't need to be ball dominate to excel is gonna replace his string status or his minutes unless he does something out the ordinary all of a sudden. Tom me that player is hunter..

With the need of IT  in every game for extended minutes Avery Bradley as are  only vet 2 guard, and the development of Marcus Smart, where is there time to start working on project Terry?
Based on playing styles, Hunter seems best suited to take on that roll as Id believe it'll come in time.

Now Jordan!!!! Love him, think he will be someone real good soon. Think he can  be a great defensive stretch 4 with all the stuff people complain Bass didn't''t do. But god be on his side with his chances of getting in the game! Unless deep injuries pop up, I don't see with their upcoming picks and need to showcase players to match  with them, any smart reason to force feed in single to slightly double digit minutes. Time will be better spent in D-League. Pretty sure his deal had to do with his willingness to chill in the D-league while  the Celtics get there teams future situated.
 

[Eja117]

Mickey's blocks and defense are more needed than RJs threes.

It might be close

[CelticsFanFromNYC]

Mickey's blocks and defense are more needed than RJs threes.

It might be close

I mean it could happen. definitely  possible. But there are  5 other bigs beside Mickey who are definitely getting and payed their dues for PT. Plus keeping there value up for trades. Who do you think minutes he cuts into?

[dmopower]

Mickey's blocks and defense are more needed than RJs threes.

It might be close

 I think RJ then Mickey. If these guys are playing well they will not be held down by the coach or Danny. We need players that can contribute and are assets we are not going to stifle anyones growth for the sake of seniority. Young is past tenths  IMO.

[Eja117]

Mickey's blocks and defense are more needed than RJs threes.

It might be close

I mean it could happen. definitely  possible. But there are  5 other bigs beside Mickey who are definitely getting and payed their dues for PT. Plus keeping there value up for trades. Who do you think minutes he cuts into?

KO, and Sully if he gets hurt from being fat. Also possibly Zeller. I don't hate our bigs. But they aren't world beaters.

[walker834]

Lee
Amir
Sully
KO
Zeller

All those guys need to get time.  I expect Brad to use all of them though where Mickey can be an energy guy at the end of games to finish teams off ala Powe maybe.

Rj should get time unless Young really outplays him in preseason.

Rozier is the most intriguing player to me but probably just spot minutes or d-league bound.  Unless a trade happens.

[2short]

Rj has the iq to get minutes but it will be close w rosier imo
Re has the size at sg and I think offensively he can give minutes at sf
I like Mickey and think he could be a sleeper pick but see him a few years from contributing against true nba bigs

[hwangjini_1]

My guess:

In order of most minutes played for the 2015-2016 season:

1.  RJ Hunter
2.  Terry Rozier
3.  Jordan Mickey

I agree, and I'll add 4. James Young

it will be interesting to revisit this thread at the end of the season and see what happens.

[LHR]

Of the rookies, and even James Young, I only see Hunter garnering any time at all.  I'm not sure I see Mickey, Rozier or Young play anything more than garbage time this year.

[Alleyoopster]

Another way of looking at this rookie situation is, how might Brad play them? 

My initial impressions:

Jordan is a bit short for a power forward and could possibly be given trials playing against the other team's highest scoring 3.  He has the skill set of a 4 though.  So, I am not sure where he  fits in.  He can block shots, but will he be able to keep bigger players from grabbing rebounds or getting position on him down low? 

Surprisingly, it may be his scoring ability that rescues him.  He always seems to find a way to be wide open. He's not noted for his shooting though.  So, we'll have to wait and see.

Rozier is quick and strong, yet not as strong as most guards in the NBA.  He has some play making talent and a decent shot.  So, he might find time playing along side just about anybody.  Isn't that the trend lately in the NBA?... players who can shoot and have some play making skills.  Okay, they should be 6'6" or taller too.   


RJ is another enigma.  What type of player is he?  Initially, there was talk about him possibly having difficulty getting off his shot because of his low release.  After watching him in the Summer League that shouldn't be an issue.  He gets his shot off faster than just about anyone.

Like Rozier he needs to bulk up and work on his lateral speed.  Brad might find him useful against poor ball handlers as he can make a steal or two a game because of his long arms. 

Brad has given just about everyone the green light on shooting 3's.  RJ may have found his nirvana.  Even though his 3 point skills are what Danny acquired him for, his open court skills could win Brad over.  Especially if he can get open and consistently connect on mid-range jumpers.  He'll have to work on that. 

[rollie mass]

alleyop tp for post
-rj will demand attention when he he hits from wing and i hope he is deadly on catch and shoot from corner ,he will draw fouls and take his man off dribble
,to me what i liked in vegas was his ability to navigate and pass and there were some nice floaters and fade a ways-i think he is skilled with his timing and using screens to get open-there are alot of lazy defenders in nba during the season and with isiah  always the threat-but he ha sgot to make his  threes to be effective
rj has always survived on the courts thin by shooting and being crafty-not as an overpowering player in college that gets that taken away by nba bigs with speed and length

[rollie mass]

rozier just emphasized how good marcus is on defence,nobody gets around a screen better,i have been in awe how he uses his strength and leverage-
he is the best defensive rookie i have ever seen
and he has deceptive wingspan--

[JumpingJudkins]

I think Hunter is already a better offensive player than Avery Bradley. AB can shoot the three and the mid-range jumper, but he can't pass, can't get to the basket and doesn't go to the line. Hunter can obviously shoot the three and he displayed in Summer League that he's got NBA passing skills and court awareness. Also, the ability to draw fouls that he showed in college seemed to translate. He really did play like a young Kevin Martin.

Not saying that he'll start over AB because the defense isn't close -- though Hunter wasn't embarrassed there in Summer League and he has good height, reach and anticipation -- but he should contribute, and might even be our best option by the end of the season.