Romeo Langford(merged threads)

[perks-a-beast]

Romeo reminds me a lot of Tyreke Evans...big guard who can score and very skilled getting to the rim. Not a great shooter, but respectable enough..good versatility and length on defense.

[hwangjini_1]

Romeo reminds me a lot of Tyreke Evans...big guard who can score and very skilled getting to the rim. Not a great shooter, but respectable enough..good versatility and length on defense.

romeo reminds me more of evan turner, great inside moves to go to the basket, but a poor outside shot.

but i think romeo has a better chance to develop a 3 point shot. i also think he will be great at the pick and roll. and finally, while it is too early to be sure, i think romeo will have a higher bbiq.

so far in a very very very sss, romeo looks okay.

[Jvalin]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

Yes please! I'd trade the Memphis pick + Timelord + minor asset(s) for Bamba.

Personally speaking, I'd use Langford at the 3 over Semi. We can't possibly use Smart exclusively as a backup to Kemba.

PG: Kemba (32), Smart (16) 
SG: Brown (32), Smart (16)
SF: Hayward (30), Langford (18)

or something along these lines

[Monkhouse]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

I've never understood the per 36 argument for situations like this... Mo Bamba has yet to even hit past 20 MPG, so how we can conclusively use the per 36 argument as evidence?

[Jvalin]

Romeo reminds me a lot of Tyreke Evans...big guard who can score and very skilled getting to the rim. Not a great shooter, but respectable enough..good versatility and length on defense.

Reke was a very good passer as well. Him, Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Luka Doncic are the only players in NBA history to average 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game in their rookie season!

http://bkref.com/tiny/JTSnZ

Personally speaking, Romeo reminds me a little bit of Brown.

[LilRip]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

Dont people realize that Tacko’s per 36 numbers are 43ppg, 23rpg and 6.5bpg on 75% shooting? We have Wilt freakin Chamberlain and we’re wasting him on the Gleague! Smh..

[Scottiej23]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

Dont people realize that Tacko’s per 36 numbers are 43ppg, 23rpg and 6.5bpg on 75% shooting? We have Wilt freakin Chamberlain and we’re wasting him on the Gleague! Smh..

Shame he'd only play 22 minutes before he fouls out, with also about 22 turnovers as well.

[hwangjini_1]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

Dont people realize that Tacko’s per 36 numbers are 43ppg, 23rpg and 6.5bpg on 75% shooting? We have Wilt freakin Chamberlain and we’re wasting him on the Gleague! Smh..

indeed, a super star with unrivaled potential is waiting to be unleashed. i blame CBS for this outrage!!!!! 

[ScoobyDoo]

NYK Fan:  So Smart's role is being reduced to a 15 min a night backup?

No, I didn't say that. I was talking about overall depth chart, hierarchy.

Top five players: Theis, Tatum, Hayward, Brown and Kemba

Second Group: Kanter, Time Lord, Grant Williams, Smart and Langford

Third Group: Wanamaker, Semi, Javonte, Tacko, Poirer, Edwards and Waters

The point I was trying to make was that based on what I've seen in limited NBA minutes from Langford, I'd keep playing him over Semi, Wanamaker and Green in the second unit until he gives me a reason not to. My rational for that is that of the group of Semi, Javonte, Wanamaker and Langford, I feel that Langford clearly has the most upside both offensively and defensively and I therefore I immediately begin investing minutes in him over the other players. It's the best long term strategy for the team.

That doesn't mean Wanamaker, Semi and Javonte don't get minutes but I wouldn't easily take them away from Langford to give them to them and it had nothing to do with putting Smart in a 15 minute per night box...     
 

[Surferdad]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

I've never understood the per 36 argument for situations like this... Mo Bamba has yet to even hit past 20 MPG, so how we can conclusively use the per 36 argument as evidence?

Because per-36 is, mainly, not meant to project actual 36 mpg stats, but to “level the playing field” so productivity can be equally assessed for whatever number of minutes played.  At least, that’s the way I use it.

[Wretch]

Unless we make a move for another big man, I could see the following rotation/depth chart moving forward:

Theis / Kanter / Time Lord
Tatum / Grant Williams
Hayward / Semi
Brown / Langford / Javonte
Kemba / Smart / Wanamaker

Basically, if Langford is holding his own and doing good things out there, I continue to fee him minutes because he has more upside and long term value for us than either Wanamaker or Green (both of whom I like a lot as long term 3rd string team members).

Tacko, Javonte, Waters and Edwards in the continued development mode.

One note on Mo Bamba. His per 36 numbers read 13.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 36% from three, 50% from two (probably gets better with strength), three blocks and 1.5 assists. With this team the key thing we need is defense and rebounding at the center position - would he be worth trading for and for what?

I've never understood the per 36 argument for situations like this... Mo Bamba has yet to even hit past 20 MPG, so how we can conclusively use the per 36 argument as evidence?

Because per-36 is, mainly, not meant to project actual 36 mpg stats, but to “level the playing field” so productivity can be equally assessed for whatever number of minutes played.  At least, that’s the way I use it.

isn't per 100 possessions a better leveling measurements since it adjusts for pace?

[Fafnir]

isn't per 100 possessions a better leveling measurements since it adjusts for pace?

Yes for pure comparison purposes.

But the reason per36 became popular is 36 minutes is about what a high level starter "typically" plays. Its used to try and translate to a level that people are comfortable with.

[RockinRyA]

NYK Fan:  So Smart's role is being reduced to a 15 min a night backup?

No, I didn't say that. I was talking about overall depth chart, hierarchy.

Top five players: Theis, Tatum, Hayward, Brown and Kemba

Second Group: Kanter, Time Lord, Grant Williams, Smart and Langford

Third Group: Wanamaker, Semi, Javonte, Tacko, Poirer, Edwards and Waters

The point I was trying to make was that based on what I've seen in limited NBA minutes from Langford, I'd keep playing him over Semi, Wanamaker and Green in the second unit until he gives me a reason not to. My rational for that is that of the group of Semi, Javonte, Wanamaker and Langford, I feel that Langford clearly has the most upside both offensively and defensively and I therefore I immediately begin investing minutes in him over the other players. It's the best long term strategy for the team.

That doesn't mean Wanamaker, Semi and Javonte don't get minutes but I wouldn't easily take them away from Langford to give them to them and it had nothing to do with putting Smart in a 15 minute per night box...     
 

Conclusion: Knicks fans have been so miserable it has clouded their judgement.

[bdm860]

NYK Fan:  So Smart's role is being reduced to a 15 min a night backup?
 

Conclusion: Knicks fans have been so miserable it has clouded their judgement.

I believe our brother is from Northern Kentucky, and not an open Knicks fan on Celtics site.

Maybe it's being confused for one so often that has made him miserable clouding his judgement though. 

[Alleyoopster]

NYK Fan:  So Smart's role is being reduced to a 15 min a night backup?
 

Conclusion: Knicks fans have been so miserable it has clouded their judgement.

I believe our brother is from Northern Kentucky, and not an open Knicks fan on Celtics site.

Maybe it's being confused for one so often that has made him miserable clouding his judgement though. 

Smart's coming back from a serious eye infection. It will take time for him to adjust.

As for the Knick fan, he makes a good argument. Many of us would like to find out what Romeo could develop into. Minutes have to come from somewhere. My concern is keeping Green on the bench too often. I would like to see him get more minutes too.