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Re: I’m ready to blow it up…
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2022, 09:42:11 PM »

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We're back to this lol.

The truth is we have two small forwards that have exactly the same shortcomings. Both don't handle well, both volume shooters, both are streaky, both with low BBIQ, both have a poor mindset as to how to close a basketball game. When Marcus Smart sounded off, it was wrong of him, but it wasn't untrue.

To no surprise, the team concedes to them and reflects their shortcomings. They beat the talentless dregs of the league and struggle with the decent and top teams. Hence the .500 record.

This team is stuck between a rock and a hard place. If you trade away Brown, then deal with just Tatum as the sole superstar and build around him, you have to consider the possibility that Tatum eventually signs with LA. And the Celtics have bupkis. 

I shudder to think of it...no J's. I can't help but think that ownership needs to bite the bullet and try to surround them with a better talent/leadership, and pay the tax or yes...blow it up.

Because these two couldn't lead a troop of girl scouts.
The Celtics actually have a very good record against good teams this year.

The Celtics are 11-12 against teams above. 500, and 14-13 against teams under .500. The latter part is the issue with the Celtics.
The Celtics are 1-0 against Miami, 1-1 against Chicago, 2-1 against Cleveland, 2-1 against Milwaukee. Against the West, they've fared worse: 1-1 against Phoenix, a 4-point loss to Golden State, a 3-point buzzer-beater loss to Dallas and a loss to Utah.
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Re: I’m ready to blow it up…
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2022, 05:18:45 AM »

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Smart/Richardson/Brown/Tatum/Timelord  (120.8 OR / 85.2 DR / +35.6 NR)   

Only 25 minutes of play unfortunately. I'd like to see what that line-up could do. Then Horford can anchor the bench unit.

Re: I’m ready to blow it up…
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2022, 05:43:48 AM »

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Smart/Richardson/Brown/Tatum/Timelord  (120.8 OR / 85.2 DR / +35.6 NR)   

Only 25 minutes of play unfortunately. I'd like to see what that line-up could do. Then Horford can anchor the bench unit.

I think I can't understate how good JRich is.

Doesn't matter if he's off the bench or in the starting lineup, dude can just PLAY.

He's so bloody consistent.

Re: I’m ready to blow it up…
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2022, 06:19:35 AM »

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Smart/Richardson/Brown/Tatum/Timelord  (120.8 OR / 85.2 DR / +35.6 NR)   

Only 25 minutes of play unfortunately. I'd like to see what that line-up could do. Then Horford can anchor the bench unit.

I think I can't understate how good JRich is.

Doesn't matter if he's off the bench or in the starting lineup, dude can just PLAY.

He's so bloody consistent.

Guy’s been the most consistent Celtic.   Great that they finished with JR with the starters last night and I agree it would be great to start him and bring Al off the bench.  He adds value on both ends, moves without the ball, and makes it more likely that Marcus will continue to focus on defense, distribution, and drives.