Celtics (0-0) vs 76ers (1-0) Vegas SL Game 1 7/6/19

[CelticsElite]

Is there any way to cut yabu?

[knuckleballer]

Does anyone remember when Aaron Harrison was considered an elite prospect?  Did anyone actually notice him playing today?

[SHAQATTACK]

Grant Williams ...... can be a Brandon Bass type player

this comment sent a dagger through my heart ...LOl

[mctyson]

Does anyone remember when Aaron Harrison was considered an elite prospect?  Did anyone actually notice him playing today?

I do not and I did not.

[hwangjini_1]

Is there any way to cut yabu?

why? his salary will be good ballast in a trade come december.

[SHAQATTACK]

oh boy mixed martial arts

Song Ya Dong

ya gotta love that name ...im gonna have to watch this ..lol

[chiken]

Fun Game.

I don't agree with Timelord having Zero Offense... He played the game that he has been coached to play... Set good Screens, Roll hard, putbacks and Keep the ball moving (He made a few really good passes)...  (The play where he got the ball with the Clock winding down was fun, but with the big boys he will not be asked to do that)  On Defense I noticed that he wasn't jumping and swatting at everything like he was last year... That was a good thing...

Edwards is fearless and can flat out shoot it...  Loved when he clapped for the ball in the beginning when we were down double digits and got us started with that bucket... He knew we needed offense and had no problem going to work...  Kid plays with great confidence and Swag.. and his defensive pressure was really really solid... Can see him as an Avery Bradley type (with a much better handle)

GW is fundamentally sound and a born leader...The guy was just smart... Perfect on his switches. I cant remember a play where he was out of position. He read the court perfectly on both sides.. First guy off the bench to Shake hands and motivate the guys... Always talking on Defense..  Shot his shots, moved it, handled it and rebounded it...  He makes room with his strength... The kid was impressive... He looks like he is accustomed to winning. It is going to be really hard keeping him off the floor.

Waters was fun... He ran the offense well and his defense was tenacious. Man his hands are fast... His size is a major issue though.. Especially with us having Kemba and Edwards... Not sure how he can make it but with his effort and grit I Really hope he does...  He has been small all his life and made it this far so just maybe...  You can see why he was drafted though... Good guy who plays really hard.

Romeo... I know he didn't play but watching our draft picks... IF he is better than those 3... he must be pretty darn good... Actually way more excited to see him now.

Tacko... gotta make the team.  He didn't look lost, or too thin... He looks like he needs a good big Coach though but I thought he was impactful... That free throw shot was atrocious though.. Lawd have mercy he needs to work on that...  But You can't teach that size...   I hope they keep him. He can be made into something...

Yabu.... Darn. I was really shocked at how bad he looked... This was year 3 and he wasn't playing against a bunch of NBA talent...  I thought experience alone would give him the upper hand, but it didn't. Instead, he looked like the worst guy on the floor from either team... The bad hands, the getting burned on defense was almost forgivable... But that shot clock violation was the worst... Still no real court awareness... He didn't talk on Defense... Just didn't look like a professional at all... Was pretty sad... Williams will get all of his minutes before he is traded...

[Fierce1]

Is there any way to cut yabu?

He might come in handy if the Celts make a trade.

Celts need his salary as filler in a trade.

[hwangjini_1]

Fun Game.

I don't agree with Timelord having Zero Offense... He played the game that he has been coached to play... Set good Screens, Roll hard, putbacks and Keep the ball moving (He made a few really good passes)...  (The play where he got the ball with the Clock winding down was fun, but with the big boys he will not be asked to do that)  On Defense I noticed that he wasn't jumping and swatting at everything like he was last year... That was a good thing...

Edwards is fearless and can flat out shoot it...  Loved when he clapped for the ball in the beginning when we were down double digits and got us started with that bucket... He knew we needed offense and had no problem going to work...  Kid plays with great confidence and Swag.. and his defensive pressure was really really solid... Can see him as an Avery Bradley type (with a much better handle)

RW is fundamentally sound and a born leader...The guy was just smart... Perfect on his switches. I cant remember a play where he was out of position. He read the court perfectly on both sides.. First guy off the bench to Shake hands and motivate the guys... Always talking on Defense..  Shot his shots, moved it, handled it and rebounded it...  He makes room with his strength... The kid was impressive... He looks like he is accustomed to winning. It is going to be really hard keeping him off the floor.

Waters was fun... He ran the offense well and his defense was tenacious. Man his hands are fast... His size is a major issue though.. Especially with us having Kemba and Edwards... Not sure how he can make it but with his effort and grit I Really hope he does...  He has been small all his life and made it this far so just maybe...  You can see why he was drafted though... Good guy who plays really hard.

Romeo... I know he didn't play but watching our draft picks... IF he is better than those 3... he must be pretty darn good... Actually way more excited to see him now.

Tacko... gotta make the team.  He didn't look lost, or too thin... He looks like he needs a good big Coach though but I thought he was impactful... That free throw shot was atrocious though.. Lawd have mercy he needs to work on that...  But You can't teach that size...   I hope they keep him. He can be made into something...

Yabu.... Darn. I was really shocked at how bad he looked... This was year 3 and he wasn't playing against a bunch of NBA talent...  I thought experience alone would give him the upper hand, but it didn't. Instead, he looked like the worst guy on the floor from either team... The bad hands, the getting burned on defense was almost forgivable... But that shot clock violation was the worst... Still no real court awareness... He didn't talk on Defense... Just didn't look like a professional at all... Was pretty sad... Williams will get all of his minutes before he is traded...

great summary of the players in the game chik. thanks. tp for the good work.

[rondofan1255]

Does anyone remember when Aaron Harrison was considered an elite prospect?  Did anyone actually notice him playing today?

yeah elite prospect in high school. Both brothers spent time overseas last season. Didn't notice him today. 

[zeitgeist49]

My takes on this game : Yabu is NOT an NBA player. Timelord remains a project. Pelle of the 76ers blocked him a couple of times and he looked weak in rebounding. I hope he doesn't turn into another Fab Melo. Waters is a feisty defensive player with incredibly fast hands. His offense seemed out of control at times. He could possibly be coached up offensively. G. Williams clearly has a high BB IQ. He plays taller than he is. Good court vision, rebounding and has offensive potential. Before the draft, I was hoping the Celts would get Edwards. He may turn out to be the steal of the draft. Everyone has to be impressed with his outside shooting. But he showed he's not a ball hog. He has good court vision and he passes the ball. And his defense was surprisingly good. I don't think he will be such a liability on defense like many thought. Hopefully Edwards and G. Williams can be part of a productive rotation. 

[A Future of Stevens]

As said above, keep the summaries coming.
I unfortunately didnt get to watch the game. I had a lightening strike hit a pole 1000 feet from my house and naturally my modem and router were connected to the one outlet without a surge protector.

God I hate setting up networks.

[Tr1boy]

My takes on this game : Yabu is NOT an NBA player. Timelord remains a project. Pelle of the 76ers blocked him a couple of times and he looked weak in rebounding. I hope he doesn't turn into another Fab Melo. Waters is a feisty defensive player with incredibly fast hands. His offense seemed out of control at times. He could possibly be coached up offensively. G. Williams clearly has a high BB IQ. He plays taller than he is. Good court vision, rebounding and has offensive potential. Before the draft, I was hoping the Celts would get Edwards. He may turn out to be the steal of the draft. Everyone has to be impressed with his outside shooting. But he showed he's not a ball hog. He has good court vision and he passes the ball. And his defense was surprisingly good. I don't think he will be such a liability on defense like many thought. Hopefully Edwards and G. Williams can be part of a productive rotation.

Don't forget about Langford and his ability to create 1 on 1 offense

[Tr1boy]

Anytime Williams stepped on the court, the Celts kept increasing their lead it felt like

He was vocal and even pushing (or little nudges) his own teammates (Kuzma to Lebron style  ) on the defensive end.  Love the good picks on the offensive end.

He knows how to play

His 3 pt shot looks great.  Quicker release vs college 3. 

He reminds me of Al Horford/Draymond Green hybrid in a strong 6'7 body. 

[rondofan1255]

Yabu has run out of time.

Is it worth it to just have him take up a roster spot as potential salary matching filler?