BOS will be better than PHI this season.

[celticinorlando]

C's have no dependable bench. We ain't depending on Sam Hauser to save them. Baylor, Hugo, Walsh, and Luka are still young and question marks all around. I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point. As for starting core- Pritchard can only do so much. White's offensive production keeps dwindling each season.

And with LeBron to 76ers, the 76ers are the better team than BOS.

I think the bench is the least of their problems. The Sixers Knicks or Heat also do not have an incredible bench. It is why I think the Cs will be fine in the regular season again just like last year.

Come playoff time the starters matter a lot more and that is where the talent gap becomes apparent. I think the Sixers and Knicks are more talented in their starting lineup.

Philly's bench looks pretty good at least offensively. Simons, Wade, kid from Bama, Bona, KCP

[Who]

I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point.

Nothing. He is kaput. Finished. Worthless.

He is a safe pair of hands. Nothing more.

He is a below average defender. A non-rebounder. He provides no dribble penetration anymore because he is too old and slow. He provides no playmaking anymore. He can't create his own shot. He can't get to the rim. He struggles to shoot off the dribble. His stand still spot up 3 point shooting is below average.

He is useless.

The only thing he can do is bring the ball up the floor and avoid turnovers. That is it. He can't do anything else. His body is gone. He is finished. He is not an NBA level player anymore. He shouldn't even be in the league.

[Silas]

C's have no dependable bench. We ain't depending on Sam Hauser to save them. Baylor, Hugo, Walsh, and Luka are still young and question marks all around. I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point. As for starting core- Pritchard can only do so much. White's offensive production keeps dwindling each season.

And with LeBron to 76ers, the 76ers are the better team than BOS.

You might want to check his offensive production below (not dwindling as you say) since he joined the Cs.  Yes his shooting % dropped last season but that's about it....Oh, let's not forget he was 1st team all defense....

21/22 - 11.0 pts/g  3.5 assists
22/23 - 12.4 pts/g  3.9 assists
23/24 - 15.2 pts/g  5.2 assists
24/25 - 16.4 pts/g  4.8 assists
25/26 - 16.5 pts/g  5.4 assists

[smicker16]

C's have no dependable bench. We ain't depending on Sam Hauser to save them. Baylor, Hugo, Walsh, and Luka are still young and question marks all around. I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point. As for starting core- Pritchard can only do so much. White's offensive production keeps dwindling each season.

And with LeBron to 76ers, the 76ers are the better team than BOS.

I think the bench is the least of their problems. The Sixers Knicks or Heat also do not have an incredible bench. It is why I think the Cs will be fine in the regular season again just like last year.

Come playoff time the starters matter a lot more and that is where the talent gap becomes apparent. I think the Sixers and Knicks are more talented in their starting lineup.

Philly's bench looks pretty good at least offensively. Simons, Wade, kid from Bama, Bona, KCP

Hmm does it? Besides Simons I would disagree. Bona is not very good. Who knows if the rookie can contribute. Wade put up like 5ppg as a starter last year and is more of a defensive player. KCP has really been falling off a cliff lately. So it is basically Simons but I think come playoff time he will hurt them a lot defensively. But again the starters on that team will carry them come playoff time and that is what I think matters most.

[Vermont Green]

C's have no dependable bench. We ain't depending on Sam Hauser to save them. Baylor, Hugo, Walsh, and Luka are still young and question marks all around. I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point. As for starting core- Pritchard can only do so much. White's offensive production keeps dwindling each season.

And with LeBron to 76ers, the 76ers are the better team than BOS.

You might want to check his offensive production below (not dwindling as you say) since he joined the Cs.  Yes his shooting % dropped last season but that's about it....Oh, let's not forget he was 1st team all defense....

21/22 - 11.0 pts/g  3.5 assists
22/23 - 12.4 pts/g  3.9 assists
23/24 - 15.2 pts/g  5.2 assists
24/25 - 16.4 pts/g  4.8 assists
25/26 - 16.5 pts/g  5.4 assists

I will add to this.  White's TS% was over 60% for 3 straight seasons before dropping down to 52% in 2025/26.  His usage went up from the 18% to 20% range the 3 prior seasons to 23.4% last season.  He was asked to do more with Tatum out and his efficiency suffered.  My guess is that he puts up his 15 pts/5 assts with better efficiency this season and continues to play high tier defense and all the other "little" things that help a team win.

But this was a one season thing, his production and TS% (efficiency) are not "dwindling" each season.  If things go downhill again this season, then dwindling may apply.  I don't expect things to trend down for White, I think he bounces back just fine.  But of course I don't know.  I will also say that I think Tatum is better than Brown at creating for others (more space, better shots).  I think this will impact White and be a big part of why he bounces right back to his prior level of efficiency and production.

[slamtheking]

I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point.

Nothing. He is kaput. Finished. Worthless.

He is a safe pair of hands. Nothing more.

He is a below average defender. A non-rebounder. He provides no dribble penetration anymore because he is too old and slow. He provides no playmaking anymore. He can't create his own shot. He can't get to the rim. He struggles to shoot off the dribble. His stand still spot up 3 point shooting is below average.

He is useless.

The only thing he can do is bring the ball up the floor and avoid turnovers. That is it. He can't do anything else. His body is gone. He is finished. He is not an NBA level player anymore. He shouldn't even be in the league.

but tell us how you really feel.   

no idea why Brad signed him.  wasted a roster spot.  unless Brad saw an actual need to have someone who can get the ball up the floor with the game on the line who won't turn it over under pressure and will hit FTs when they're fouled,  this was a pointless signing

[Roy H.]

I have no idea what Mike Conley can produce at this point.

Nothing. He is kaput. Finished. Worthless.

He is a safe pair of hands. Nothing more.

He is a below average defender. A non-rebounder. He provides no dribble penetration anymore because he is too old and slow. He provides no playmaking anymore. He can't create his own shot. He can't get to the rim. He struggles to shoot off the dribble. His stand still spot up 3 point shooting is below average.

He is useless.

The only thing he can do is bring the ball up the floor and avoid turnovers. That is it. He can't do anything else. His body is gone. He is finished. He is not an NBA level player anymore. He shouldn't even be in the league.

but tell us how you really feel.   

no idea why Brad signed him.  wasted a roster spot.  unless Brad saw an actual need to have someone who can get the ball up the floor with the game on the line who won't turn it over under pressure and will hit FTs when they're fouled,  this was a pointless signing

He's essentially a player coach I think.  We're missing leadership in the locker room, so Brad added a very respected voice.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

philly may smoke us now.

maxey, edge, JB, lebron, embiid.

[Silas]

philly may smoke us now.

maxey, edge, JB, lebron, embiid.

I hear smoking is bad for your health...

[Neurotic Guy]

philly may smoke us now.

maxey, edge, JB, lebron, embiid.

If this were the starting Celtics lineup we?d all likely be ecstatic. This looks like a super team if healthy. Lots can happen to derail it but the offensive talent of the top 5 on this team is elite. 

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

philly may smoke us now.

maxey, edge, JB, lebron, embiid.

absolutely

If this were the starting Celtics lineup we?d all likely be ecstatic. This looks like a super team if healthy. Lots can happen to derail it but the offensive talent of the top 5 on this team is elite.