Celtics (0-1) at Nets (1-0) Round 1 Game 2 5/25/21

[Ogaju]

Yaaaaawwwwwwwwwwnnnnn........I fell asleep, who won?

[jpotter33]

tatum and brad are soft. it shouldn’t be a surprise that the c’s are soft.

This.

The boys need a stronger voice and character from the coach. The character of this team is a direct representation from the coaching. They're soft and have been allowed to develop bad habits all year because Brad does not instill any sort of discipline or accountability in these guys.

Hate ever agreeing with Perk, but he's right that the team needs a different voice. Of course it won't happen because Danny is just as much to blame with holding onto and overvaluing his guys too much - including the coach.

Doc got fired for only making it to the second round. Brad clearly gets a pass this year but one more year of this and he's gone. Maybe Danny too! The team is a mess of projects. Look how well oiled The Grizz look.


BBBAAANNNEEE!!!

Naw, tired of the excuses and "passes".

He's reached his limit with this team in particular and has made it clear that he doesn't connect with them at all, and it's fairly clear that his overall character and personality are not a great fit with our young stars.

And, sure, we got to several conference finals with him at the helm, but he's failed to get us past that point when at least two of those were definitely winnable series that we should've won (2018 and 2020).

I'm pretty exasperated with Brad, but given how long his extension is and how disjointed our team was injury and COVID-wise this year I'd be surprised if he moved on. Actually, I'd be floored.

But if we disappoint next season and we're healthy then Ainge will definitely be pressured to move him on.

if nash can get three of the biggest egos/ball hogs to buy in and focus on offensive ball movement, then why can’t brad? even the c’s scrubs move the ball 10x better than the starters, which proves it isn’t the system but lack of respect for brad’s leadership.

Steve seems to have a similar demeanor to Brad. The Nets front office did a great job surrounding Nash with assistant coaches(D’antoni, Vaughn, Udoka) that would help keep the players in check and focused. Smart move by them.

This is an important point, too. Brad's the biggest issue, but it's not all on him. It's a poor coaching staff as a whole, especially since Walter left. Not enough former players and not enough NBA experience.

[Mahk E Mahk]

tatum and brad are soft. it shouldn’t be a surprise that the c’s are soft.

This.

The boys need a stronger voice and character from the coach. The character of this team is a direct representation from the coaching. They're soft and have been allowed to develop bad habits all year because Brad does not instill any sort of discipline or accountability in these guys.

Hate ever agreeing with Perk, but he's right that the team needs a different voice. Of course it won't happen because Danny is just as much to blame with holding onto and overvaluing his guys too much - including the coach.

Doc got fired for only making it to the second round. Brad clearly gets a pass this year but one more year of this and he's gone. Maybe Danny too! The team is a mess of projects. Look how well oiled The Grizz look.


BBBAAANNNEEE!!!

Naw, tired of the excuses and "passes".

He's reached his limit with this team in particular and has made it clear that he doesn't connect with them at all, and it's fairly clear that his overall character and personality are not a great fit with our young stars.

And, sure, we got to several conference finals with him at the helm, but he's failed to get us past that point when at least two of those were definitely winnable series that we should've won (2018 and 2020).

I'm pretty exasperated with Brad, but given how long his extension is and how disjointed our team was injury and COVID-wise this year I'd be surprised if he moved on. Actually, I'd be floored.

But if we disappoint next season and we're healthy then Ainge will definitely be pressured to move him on.

if nash can get three of the biggest egos/ball hogs to buy in and focus on offensive ball movement, then why can’t brad? even the c’s scrubs move the ball 10x better than the starters, which proves it isn’t the system but lack of respect for brad’s leadership.

Steve seems to have a similar demeanor to Brad. The Nets front office did a great job surrounding Nash with assistant coaches(D’antoni, Vaughn, Udoka) that would help keep the players in check and focused. Smart move by them.

This is an important point, too. Brad's the biggest issue, but it's not all on him. It's a poor coaching staff as a whole, especially since Walter left. Not enough former players and not enough NBA experience.

interesting that you brought up walter. i started a thread more than two years ago lamenting the loss of walter.

https://forum.celticsstrong.com/index.php?topic=98705.msg2606736#msg2606736

[Phantom255x]

Here's the thing. Even when this team was an underdog in the past (3-5 years ago) and/or undermanned, they still fought hard and hustled every game. And you could see it even in losses.

This year's team though is just flat out pathetic. No passion. No aggression. No hustle. I mean there are a few moments here and there (like Timelord Game 1, or Fournier talking a little smack with KD), but otherwise it just looks like a bunch of misfits already packed and ready for vacation.

And also, there are legit guys SMILING in the 3rd and 4th quarters despite being down 25+. HUH?!? 

I know everyone likes to pick on 1 or 2 guys (ahem, Kemba) but it's the team. I know Tatum left to injury but he had 9 points in 21 minutes. Blake Griffin outplayed him FFS tonight.

[Tr1boy]

tatum and brad are soft. it shouldn’t be a surprise that the c’s are soft.

This.

The boys need a stronger voice and character from the coach. The character of this team is a direct representation from the coaching. They're soft and have been allowed to develop bad habits all year because Brad does not instill any sort of discipline or accountability in these guys.

Hate ever agreeing with Perk, but he's right that the team needs a different voice. Of course it won't happen because Danny is just as much to blame with holding onto and overvaluing his guys too much - including the coach.

Doc got fired for only making it to the second round. Brad clearly gets a pass this year but one more year of this and he's gone. Maybe Danny too! The team is a mess of projects. Look how well oiled The Grizz look.


BBBAAANNNEEE!!!

Naw, tired of the excuses and "passes".

He's reached his limit with this team in particular and has made it clear that he doesn't connect with them at all, and it's fairly clear that his overall character and personality are not a great fit with our young stars.

And, sure, we got to several conference finals with him at the helm, but he's failed to get us past that point when at least two of those were definitely winnable series that we should've won (2018 and 2020).

I'm pretty exasperated with Brad, but given how long his extension is and how disjointed our team was injury and COVID-wise this year I'd be surprised if he moved on. Actually, I'd be floored.

But if we disappoint next season and we're healthy then Ainge will definitely be pressured to move him on.

if nash can get three of the biggest egos/ball hogs to buy in and focus on offensive ball movement, then why can’t brad? even the c’s scrubs move the ball 10x better than the starters, which proves it isn’t the system but lack of respect for brad’s leadership.

Steve seems to have a similar demeanor to Brad. The Nets front office did a great job surrounding Nash with assistant coaches(D’antoni, Vaughn, Udoka) that would help keep the players in check and focused. Smart move by them.

This is an important point, too. Brad's the biggest issue, but it's not all on him. It's a poor coaching staff as a whole, especially since Walter left. Not enough former players and not enough NBA experience.

[dang]n forgot about Walter

[TheTruth34]

https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1397380939718795264

And now frontrunner Kyrie pulling out the preemptive racist card..

[Tr1boy]

https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1397380939718795264

And now frontrunner Kyrie pulling out the preemptive racist card..

oh brother

I hope they boo him hard

[gouki88]

https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1397380939718795264

And now frontrunner Kyrie pulling out the preemptive racist card..

oh brother

I hope they boo him hard

I’m hoping for rotten fruit to be thrown at him

[Goldstar88]

Wrong thread

[Scottiej23]

https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1397380939718795264

And now frontrunner Kyrie pulling out the preemptive racist card..

oh brother

I hope they boo him hard

I’m hoping for rotten fruit to be thrown at him

I wonder if Kyrie thinks apples are flat too?

[Kuberski33]

https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1397380939718795264

And now frontrunner Kyrie pulling out the preemptive racist card..

Are we shocked that he'd go there?

[86MaxwellSmart]

Thought I couldn't hate Kyrie any more for giving up on us and running to team up...Now he's calling us all Racists. what ****. I never thought of his race, ever.

[radiohead]

He’s making sure that the Boston crowd won’t go after him. What a low blow though.

[Tr1boy]

He’s making sure that the Boston crowd won’t go after him. What a low blow though.

But they will

I wonder if Kyrie sits out by half time.  And watches the rest of the game from the dressing room

He is a sensitive dude

[liam]

https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1397380939718795264

And now frontrunner Kyrie pulling out the preemptive racist card..

Just a role player spouting off.