Enes Kanter to Celtics

[CelticSooner]

Anyone have a list on what bigs are left?

[Phantom255x]

I do love the addition. He's an ELITE rebounder and isn't afraid of grabbing them. Also capable of scoring.

With that said, there's no way he can be our "answer" in the frontcourt. Embiid, Horford, Giannis, etc. will cook him on the defensive end.

Still hoping we can convince someone like Nerlens Noel to come. Could use his rim protection/defense. Bring back Theis too for depth.

[Hank Finkel]

Some toughness on the team now.  He is big and strong and plays hard.  He can rebound too.  Could Williams develop enough to back Kanter up. I think they signed Theis but he is more of a forward.   

[Pvictor11]

CelticsStrong: We need a center that can score inside and rebound.

We get a guy who can score inside and rebound.

CelticsStrong: That guy sucks!

 

I was thinking the exact same thing reading this thread. Some guys were saying they would like any legit big man. We got one incredible cheap (he made 18 mil last season I think) and people are like this

[Cousy14]

In eight NBA seasons, the 27-year-old Kanter holds career averages of 11.9 points and 7.6 rebounds while shooting 54.1% from the field. But he also struggles defensively, and ranked 71st of 72 qualified centers in the league in defensive plus-minus rating this past season. 

[Pvictor11]

In eight NBA seasons, the 27-year-old Kanter holds career averages of 11.9 points and 7.6 rebounds while shooting 54.1% from the field. But he also struggles defensively, and ranked 71st of 72 qualified centers in the league in defensive plus-minus rating this past season. 

I got curious to know who has the 72nd. Jahlil Okafor?

[cltc5]

Yay he's 27.  I thought he was 42!  Not the hero we deserve but [dang] is it the hero we need

[Erik]

Anyone have a list on what bigs are left?

Kosta Koufos   C   30   UFA   SAC   TBD   -   -   -   -
Boban Marjanovic   C   31   UFA   PHI   TBD   -   -   -   -
DeMarcus Cousins   C   29   UFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Kyle O'Quinn   C   29   UFA   IND   TBD   -   -   -   -
Willie Cauley-Stein   C   26   UFA   SAC   TBD   -   -   -   -
Nene Hilario   C   37   UFA   HOU   TBD   -   -   -   -
Ekpe Udoh   C   31   UFA   UTH   TBD   -   -   -   -
Amir Johnson   C   32   UFA   PHI   TBD   -   -   -   -
Zaza Pachulia   C   35   UFA   DET   TBD   -   -   -   -
JaVale McGee   C   31   UFA   LAL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Tyson Chandler   C   36   UFA   LAL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Joakim Noah   C   34   UFA   MEM   TBD   -   -   -   -
Kevon Looney   C   23   UFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Ivica Zubac   C   22   RFA   LAC   TBD   -   -   -   -
Khem Birch   C   27   RFA   ORL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Jordan Bell   C   24   RFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Salah Mejri   C   33   UFA   DAL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Pau Gasol   C   39   UFA   MIL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Andrew Bogut   C   34   UFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Isaac Humphries   C   21   UFA   ATL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Greg Monroe   C   29   UFA   PHI   TBD   -   -   -   -
Tyler Zeller   C   29   UFA   MEM   TBD   -   -   -   -
Drew Eubanks   C   22   RFA   SAS   TBD   -   -

I'll admit that Enes Kanter is probably near the top of this list (~5th), but I'd like to be the one that manages expectations. He's horrible. For a fan base that thought that Terry Rozier sucks, you're going to crucify this guy.

[IDreamCeltics]

Yikes... Julius Randle... Who many people on this blog believe is terrible scored 45 on this guy... He's probably the worst defensive player getting meaningful minutes in the NBA.

[Androslav]

CelticsStrong: We need a center that can score inside and rebound.

We get a guy who can score inside and rebound.

CelticsStrong: That guy sucks!

 

I was thinking the exact same thing reading this thread. Some guys were saying they would like any legit big man. We got one incredible cheap (he made 18 mil last season I think) and people are like this

His last deal was a huge overpay, but at 5 mil he is at market price imo.
He is poor defensively, but he has some elite skills.
Rebounding, hands, touch, footwork, scoring instincts.

[Pvictor11]

Anyone have a list on what bigs are left?

Kosta Koufos   C   30   UFA   SAC   TBD   -   -   -   -
Boban Marjanovic   C   31   UFA   PHI   TBD   -   -   -   -
DeMarcus Cousins   C   29   UFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Kyle O'Quinn   C   29   UFA   IND   TBD   -   -   -   -
Willie Cauley-Stein   C   26   UFA   SAC   TBD   -   -   -   -
Nene Hilario   C   37   UFA   HOU   TBD   -   -   -   -
Ekpe Udoh   C   31   UFA   UTH   TBD   -   -   -   -
Amir Johnson   C   32   UFA   PHI   TBD   -   -   -   -
Zaza Pachulia   C   35   UFA   DET   TBD   -   -   -   -
JaVale McGee   C   31   UFA   LAL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Tyson Chandler   C   36   UFA   LAL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Joakim Noah   C   34   UFA   MEM   TBD   -   -   -   -
Kevon Looney   C   23   UFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Ivica Zubac   C   22   RFA   LAC   TBD   -   -   -   -
Khem Birch   C   27   RFA   ORL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Jordan Bell   C   24   RFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Salah Mejri   C   33   UFA   DAL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Pau Gasol   C   39   UFA   MIL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Andrew Bogut   C   34   UFA   GSW   TBD   -   -   -   -
Isaac Humphries   C   21   UFA   ATL   TBD   -   -   -   -
Greg Monroe   C   29   UFA   PHI   TBD   -   -   -   -
Tyler Zeller   C   29   UFA   MEM   TBD   -   -   -   -
Drew Eubanks   C   22   RFA   SAS   TBD   -   -

I'll admit that Enes Kanter is probably near the top of this list (~5th), but I'd like to be the one that manages expectations. He's horrible. For a fan base that thought that Terry Rozier sucks, you're going to crucify this guy.

Relax, we survived Tyler Zeller, Vitor Faverani, Fab Melo, Semih Erden... I think we can survive Kanter

[Erik]

Relax, we survived Tyler Zeller, Vitor Faverani, Fab Melo, Semih Erden... I think we can survive Kanter

How many people were calling those people "elite?" I've seen it used in reference to Kanter 6 times already, and I've been skimming.

[arctic 3.0]

like to see us pick up J. Noah. If he can continue to produce like he did in Memphis he’d be an ideal second string center.

[jambr380]

I think I am warming up to the idea of a Kanter/Theis/Williams Center rotation. All three bring their own set of skills to the table. Brad will have the ability to mix and match as he pleases.

I can understand bringing in another big, but I am not sure where the playing time will come from. We have so many quality wings that can easily play some PF. Plus, everybody and their mother is already gushing about Grant Williams.

The Theis situation can't be understated either. We aren't getting anywhere close to the luxury tax this year, meaning we will be able to start fresh next year when Jaylen signs his extension. Adding a ~$5M salary for Theis to Kanter's and Yabu's salaries really opens up a world of possibilities in trades.

[Pvictor11]

CelticsStrong: We need a center that can score inside and rebound.

We get a guy who can score inside and rebound.

CelticsStrong: That guy sucks!

 

I was thinking the exact same thing reading this thread. Some guys were saying they would like any legit big man. We got one incredible cheap (he made 18 mil last season I think) and people are like this

His last deal was a huge overpay, but at 5 mil he is at market price imo.
He is poor defensively, but he has some elite skills.
Rebounding, hands, touch, footwork, scoring instincts.

I agree about the overpay, but 5 mil is not his market price. Maxi Kleber just signed for more than that with Dallas. Dedmon signed for twice more than that. I don't think he is worse than those guys for example.