Celtics News

[Goldstar88]

True, but JD is a small point guard. He couldn?t play off-ball so he would never fit with the Celtics. JD was never going to run the offense, even off the bench. Harper JR is a 6?5 shooting guard. If he can make 3?s and play good defense, he could have a place on the team.

[slamtheking]

True, but JD is a small point guard. He couldn?t play off-ball so he would never fit with the Celtics. JD was never going to run the offense, even off the bench. Harper JR is a 6?5 shooting guard. If he can make 3?s and play good defense, he could have a place on the team.

I'm all for him turning into a good player that can help the team but I'm tempering my expectations in light of how other players have dominated in Portland and not have that translate into NBA-caliber talent.  I'm sure he'll get some time when White and PP miss some time which will inevitably happen

[Donoghus]

I was just giving Harper props where props are due. 

[slamtheking]

I was just giving Harper props where props are due.

Don't be silly.  you know no matter what's posted, no matter how positively intended, is going to wind up in a debate.   

[DefenseWinsChamps]

I was just giving Harper props where props are due.

Don't be silly.  you know no matter what's posted, no matter how positively intended, is going to wind up in a debate.   

Nuh-uh

[Goldstar88]

With Jayson Tatum already back to playing one-on-one after tearing his right Achilles tendon in May, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked Wednesday when the team will begin conversations about the All-Star?s potential return. It?s all up to him, Mazzulla said after his team?s practice. At the end of the day, his health is the most important thing, his process is the most important thing. You trust him, trust the team that?s around him he?s got a great team and then you just kind of go from there. So it kind of just all starts (with) where him and his team think he?s at.

[Neurotic Guy]

With Jayson Tatum already back to playing one-on-one after tearing his right Achilles tendon in May, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked Wednesday when the team will begin conversations about the All-Star?s potential return. It?s all up to him, Mazzulla said after his team?s practice. At the end of the day, his health is the most important thing, his process is the most important thing. You trust him, trust the team that?s around him he?s got a great team and then you just kind of go from there. So it kind of just all starts (with) where him and his team think he?s at.

Interpretations?

[DefenseWinsChamps]

With Jayson Tatum already back to playing one-on-one after tearing his right Achilles tendon in May, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked Wednesday when the team will begin conversations about the All-Star?s potential return. It?s all up to him, Mazzulla said after his team?s practice. At the end of the day, his health is the most important thing, his process is the most important thing. You trust him, trust the team that?s around him he?s got a great team and then you just kind of go from there. So it kind of just all starts (with) where him and his team think he?s at.

Interpretations?

I don't think this organization has the drama some organizations have.

But it sounds like maybe some of the medical people would like Tatum to take his time.

Meanwhile, Mazz wants to rely on Tatum's ability to make the right decision with his body.

Ultimately, this will be a non-issue. Stevens won't let this become an issue. 

[Goldstar88]

With Jayson Tatum already back to playing one-on-one after tearing his right Achilles tendon in May, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked Wednesday when the team will begin conversations about the All-Star?s potential return. It?s all up to him, Mazzulla said after his team?s practice. At the end of the day, his health is the most important thing, his process is the most important thing. You trust him, trust the team that?s around him he?s got a great team and then you just kind of go from there. So it kind of just all starts (with) where him and his team think he?s at.

Interpretations?

I don't think this organization has the drama some organizations have.

But it sounds like maybe some of the medical people would like Tatum to take his time.

Meanwhile, Mazz wants to rely on Tatum's ability to make the right decision with his body.

Ultimately, this will be a non-issue. Stevens won't let this become an issue.

If Tatum is cleared by the doctors and he feels ready to play, he will. Brad isn?t going to shut him down.

[Vermont Green]

If Tatum is cleared by the doctors and he feels ready to play, he will. Brad isn't going to shut him down.

Nor should he.  It is more about the process to determine "ready to play".  They are likely going to want to hear from about 5 different Doctors based on every possible test.  I am really hesitant to put Tatum back out there but if he is deemed "ready", after a very thorough process, then he is ready and you play him.

Even from Tatum's perspective, he is working hard and wants to play when he is "ready".  But I think he is smart enough to be honest with himself and with his Doctors; to be absolutely sure everything feels right before he gets back into games.  At least I hope so.

[Phantom255x]

If Tatum comes back in March, he'll have 6+ weeks to sort of "get his feet wet". Obviously he won't play every game and will probably have minutes restrictions every game, but if it goes well and he feels good, they can ramp him up a little for mid-April and beyond as well. It makes a lot of sense and even Tatum has hinted it in the past. He's wanted to come back ideally at home and also around his birthday, and the C's do have a game against CHA March 4 at home.

I do agree, some people and even doctors online think late January or February is possible. That seems excessive. Don't rush it that much, take the time. But March is still 3 months away

Dru Smith btw is a good example. He tore his Achilles around Christmas week last year, and came back opening day this season (between 9-10 months) and has played every game so far.

[jambr380]

If Tatum comes back in March, he'll have 6+ weeks to sort of "get his feet wet". Obviously he won't play every game and will probably have minutes restrictions every game, but if it goes well and he feels good, they can ramp him up a little for mid-April and beyond as well. It makes a lot of sense and even Tatum has hinted it in the past. He's wanted to come back ideally at home and also around his birthday, and the C's do have a game against CHA March 4 at home.

I do agree, some people and even doctors online think late January or February is possible. That seems excessive. Don't rush it that much, take the time. But March is still 3 months away

Dru Smith btw is a good example. He tore his Achilles around Christmas week last year, and came back opening day this season (between 9-10 months) and has played every game so far.

It's funny that the vast majority of people don't even know who Dru Smith is, but he was back playing NBA basketball in an impressively short amount of time after the same injury.

I know a lot more responsibility sits on Tatum's shoulders than Smith's on a basketball court, but it's promising that this injury isn't the death sentence it used to be

[slightly biased bias fan]

Some sad news, former Celtics player, Jason Collins, says he has Stage 4 brain cancer.

[Phantom255x]

If Tatum comes back in March, he'll have 6+ weeks to sort of "get his feet wet". Obviously he won't play every game and will probably have minutes restrictions every game, but if it goes well and he feels good, they can ramp him up a little for mid-April and beyond as well. It makes a lot of sense and even Tatum has hinted it in the past. He's wanted to come back ideally at home and also around his birthday, and the C's do have a game against CHA March 4 at home.

I do agree, some people and even doctors online think late January or February is possible. That seems excessive. Don't rush it that much, take the time. But March is still 3 months away

Dru Smith btw is a good example. He tore his Achilles around Christmas week last year, and came back opening day this season (between 9-10 months) and has played every game so far.

It's funny that the vast majority of people don't even know who Dru Smith is, but he was back playing NBA basketball in an impressively short amount of time after the same injury.

I know a lot more responsibility sits on Tatum's shoulders than Smith's on a basketball court, but it's promising that this injury isn't the death sentence it used to be

Yeah that's a good thing, although it is a bit crazy that it seems this injury is popping up a lot more than in the past. Not just basketball but even other sports

[Neurotic Guy]

Some sad news, former Celtics player, Jason Collins, says he has Stage 4 brain cancer.

Just awful - so sorry to hear that.