I still have Romeo over Nesmith

[pokeKingCurtis]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

That's the whole point of Josh Richardson. If Nesmith can take over then he would, otherwise we're pretty good with Jrich

[Celtics2021]

The kid lost his confidence. If you ain't playing him, might as well send him to G-league to get him going

They are playing him.  He got 10 minutes tonight, contributed nothing but 2 turnovers and a -14.  I think when Jaylen is back they might send him down, but right now they need the extra wing body.

[Pvictor11]

I'm affraid Nesmith is just another James Young.. Hope not though, really wish he can turn things around and be at least playable

[Birdman]

I'm affraid Nesmith is just another James Young.. Hope not though, really wish he can turn things around and be at least playable

Never like Romeo and I keep Nesmith thru next season but if show no improvement, get rid of him

[mobilija]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

Worst case of "yips" in NBA history belongs to Nick Anderson. I'm sure there are others. Can we call whatever Ben Simmons has the yips?

[celticsclay]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

Worst case of "yips" in NBA history belongs to Nick Anderson. I'm sure there are others. Can we call whatever Ben Simmons has the yips?

Some connected to the Celtics say Antoine Walker got the yips and it changed the trajectory of his career.

[droopdog7]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

Worst case of "yips" in NBA history belongs to Nick Anderson. I'm sure there are others. Can we call whatever Ben Simmons has the yips?

I’d definitely call what Simmons has the yips.  Fultz got them too.

[moiso]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

Worst case of "yips" in NBA history belongs to Nick Anderson. I'm sure there are others. Can we call whatever Ben Simmons has the yips?

Some connected to the Celtics say Antoine Walker got the yips and it changed the trajectory of his career.

How did Antoine have the yips when he kept shooting more and more from greater distance as his career progressed?  I thought he didn't like to have his shot blocked, but I don't see how he had the yips.

[ozgod]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

Worst case of "yips" in NBA history belongs to Nick Anderson. I'm sure there are others. Can we call whatever Ben Simmons has the yips?

Some connected to the Celtics say Antoine Walker got the yips and it changed the trajectory of his career.

How did Antoine have the yips when he kept shooting more and more from greater distance as his career progressed?  I thought he didn't like to have his shot blocked, but I don't see how he had the yips.

Don't you have to be able to shoot to begin with to have the yips?

[Surferdad]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

That's the whole point of Josh Richardson. If Nesmith can take over then he would, otherwise we're pretty good with J-Rich

Nesmith is pressing, yet Richardson has delivered.  Nesmith needs consistent minutes, but I suspect he's not going to get them, not just due to J-Rich but also Jaylen is coming back, plus Romeo has shown himself to be a versatile defender against the 2,3 and 4 spots due to his long arms and instincts.  Heck he even took on Anthony Davis previous game.

Before the season I was betting on Nesmith over Romeo, but it looks like I was wrong.

[pokeKingCurtis]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

That's the whole point of Josh Richardson. If Nesmith can take over then he would, otherwise we're pretty good with J-Rich

Nesmith is pressing, yet Richardson has delivered.  Nesmith needs consistent minutes, but I suspect he's not going to get them, not just due to J-Rich but also Jaylen is coming back, plus Romeo has shown himself to be a versatile defender against the 2,3 and 4 spots due to his long arms and instincts.  Heck he even took on Anthony Davis previous game.

Before the season I was betting on Nesmith over Romeo, but it looks like I was wrong.

To be fair don't think anyone could have seen it coming

[jambr380]

The kid lost his confidence. If you ain't playing him, might as well send him to G-league to get him going

They are playing him.  He got 10 minutes tonight, contributed nothing but 2 turnovers and a -14.  I think when Jaylen is back they might send him down, but right now they need the extra wing body.

Well, they're about not to need him with Jaylen [supposedly] coming back soon. The kid definitely needs to be playing 30-something minutes a night as the 'best' player on the floor in order to get his confidence back. We didn't have the G-League at our disposal last year during Nesmith's rookie season; this is exactly what that league is for and a great way to take a step back and regain his focus. He (and Pritchard) were so good in SL and both were productive players last season - I refuse to believe they both now totally suck.

[RockinRyA]

I'm affraid Nesmith is just another James Young.. Hope not though, really wish he can turn things around and be at least playable

Young never did show anything. Nesmith was good for quite a decent stretch last year. Its most likely a sophomore slump

[droopdog7]

I think he gets the "yips" during games, some guys do.  You can be the best shooter in the world and it does not matter if you can't do it in a game...

Getting the yips is extremely rare in basketball, especially in the pros. Baseball and golf are more known for it. In the last 30 years the only player in the NBA that I can remember having a case of the yips is Markelle Fultz.

It's most likely he is struggling with an aspect of the system and severely pressing when given his very small amount of playing time.

Thankfully, this year, there will be tons of practice time to work things out. Look at Grant, for instance. Started his career 0 for 25 and has been a pretty great three point shooter since then.

The season is very young and so is Nesmith. I am confident he will be making his threes and be a positive addition before we know it. He showed late last year over an extended stretch that he is definitely capable of it.

That's the whole point of Josh Richardson. If Nesmith can take over then he would, otherwise we're pretty good with J-Rich

Nesmith is pressing, yet Richardson has delivered.  Nesmith needs consistent minutes, but I suspect he's not going to get them, not just due to J-Rich but also Jaylen is coming back, plus Romeo has shown himself to be a versatile defender against the 2,3 and 4 spots due to his long arms and instincts.  Heck he even took on Anthony Davis previous game.

Before the season I was betting on Nesmith over Romeo, but it looks like I was wrong.

To be fair don't think anyone could have seen it coming

I started this thread specifically because I seen it coming.  While lots of people were gushing about nesmith after summer league, I was NOT impressed. 

Now his shooting has been worse than anyone could have a imagined, that true.  And he’s absolutely pressing.  But take all that away and nesmith leaves a lot to be desired.  He has so many holes in his game, he’s like Swiss cheese.

[W8ting2McHale]

Nesmith and Pritchard are both suffering through a Sophomore slump. It happens. It happened to Grant last year, but it’s looking like he’s finally broken out of that funk.

I think the mask affected Pritchard and now he’s not getting minutes because the vets ahead of him at simply better. I think he’ll figure it out though. He had a slump last year after a fast start, but was looking good at the end of the year and during summer league. Last year he got minutes out of necessity. This year he has to fight for them. That’s why the vets were brought in to begin with.

Same goes for Nesmith. He looked good in summer league, but now he’s pressing because he wants playing time but isn’t getting it. They don’t get much practice time once the season starts. He probably needs some G-League games where he can work on his game in live action and hopefully things slow down for him. I don’t see him as a James Young, because he cares and gives effort.

Romeo- I still have hope that he can get his slasher/drive-to-the-rim game untracked. He was known for that, not defense or 3-point shooting. He worked really hard to become a lock down defender and passable shooter, probably to the detriment of his driving offense. He hasn’t learned how to score inside around longer, quicker opponents yet. I think he will, just like Brown did. Hopefully this season, but maybe that’s something that he needs another season working on and he can take over Richardson’s role full time.