If This Is the Jeff Green We're Getting...

[Neurotic Guy]

Mike Gorman said he is 'The story of the year' then corrected himself saying well at least the story of the pre-season.  He's been called comeback player of the year, 6th man of the year, and been compared to James Worthy. Gorman, Heinsohn, Donny and Scal have been gushing over him.

A bit much for a few pre-season games -- much of it against non-starters.

But, he does look good so far. 

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Can we get off Josh Smith until there is an actual rumor that the Celtics currently want him? We've seen rumors of him wanting to be here, but no rumors of actual discussion between the Celtics and the Hawks have taken place.

Seriously though, WHY DOES EVERY JEFF GREEN THREAD TURN INTO ANOTHER JOSH SMITH TRADE THREAD?!

Amen.

[pearljammer10]

Love the confidence and swagger he has brought to his game so far this post season. Thats what the Celts have been lacking the past few years. I think this is an extremely confident team from top to bottom and they are ready to back it up.

[chambers]

I love Green so far but please let's wait and see what he brings against elite players in games that actually counts. 

I would still take Josh Smith in a heartbeat.  It would be nice to have another superstar on the team because let's be real, superstars wins championships

I guess he hasn't played against players like Gerald Wallace, Carmelo Anthony, and Thaddeus Young. These are good NBA players.

That said, Jeff Green is coming off the bench, so we'll have to see how much he plays against the elite throughout the season... and there's only so much "eliteness" to go about.

But yeah, when it actually counts is the most important part.

The plan is to have him guarding Lebron and Melo instead of Pierce and Bass sharing the load- Lebron just destroyed Bass and Pierce wasn't much better so hopefully his length will help contain him and hinder his mid range jumpshots just a little.

[lightspeed5]

A bit much for a few pre-season games -- much of it against non-starters.

considering jeff green is a non-starter as well, why is that relevant?

[indeedproceed]

A bit much for a few pre-season games -- much of it against non-starters.

considering jeff green is a non-starter as well, why is that relevant?

It's relevant because of the expectations and history as a player.

[lightspeed5]

A bit much for a few pre-season games -- much of it against non-starters.

considering jeff green is a non-starter as well, why is that relevant?

It's relevant because of the expectations and history as a player.

jeff is coming off our bench to play against bench players for the most part.

[bfrombleacher]

A bit much for a few pre-season games -- much of it against non-starters.

considering jeff green is a non-starter as well, why is that relevant?

It's relevant because of the expectations and history as a player.

jeff is coming off our bench to play against bench players for the most part.

He's paid to deal with stuff like LeBron that Pierce can no longer be dealing with 40 minutes a game.

Tonight showed that he can play against starters and be a constant mismatch even at the 3. Too bad it wasn't exploited (as Doc pointed out). Green and Pierce should have been in the post killing it all night.

[scaryjerry]

He has been outstanding but my guess is as soon as the regular season starts we will see him take a step back and be in an early season "slump" although I sure hope not!
 
People thinking this somehow justifies the perk trade? sure id rather have Green now but it wouldve been nice to win the title a few years ago and gotten Green in free agency...you know considering we offered him more then anyone anyways. He did virtually nothing for us for 2 years.

[RockinRyA]

He has been outstanding but my guess is as soon as the regular season starts we will see him take a step back and be in an early season "slump" although I sure hope not!
 
People thinking this somehow justifies the perk trade? sure id rather have Green now but it wouldve been nice to win the title a few years ago and gotten Green in free agency...you know considering we offered him more then anyone anyways. He did virtually nothing for us for 2 years.

well there certainly is no guarantee that we wouldve won with perk that year, esp since Shaq was injured.

[rondohondo]

He has been outstanding but my guess is as soon as the regular season starts we will see him take a step back and be in an early season "slump" although I sure hope not!
 
People thinking this somehow justifies the perk trade? sure id rather have Green now but it wouldve been nice to win the title a few years ago and gotten Green in free agency...you know considering we offered him more then anyone anyways. He did virtually nothing for us for 2 years.

the c's were over the cap so no they couldn't have signed Green. Perk wasn't getting us past miami, can we stop this delusion that perk was going to win us a championship?

[Moranis]

He has been outstanding but my guess is as soon as the regular season starts we will see him take a step back and be in an early season "slump" although I sure hope not!
 
People thinking this somehow justifies the perk trade? sure id rather have Green now but it wouldve been nice to win the title a few years ago and gotten Green in free agency...you know considering we offered him more then anyone anyways. He did virtually nothing for us for 2 years.

the c's were over the cap so no they couldn't have signed Green. Perk wasn't getting us past miami, can we stop this delusion that perk was going to win us a championship?

exactly.  Boston was not going to beat Miami that year, Perk or no Perk.  It just wasn't going to happen.

[mctyson]

Jeff Green reality check: 17.7/5.9/1.3 per 40, 44.4% FG in 5 games vs. NBA teams this preseason. In 2010-11? 16.4/5.9/1.8, 44.9%.

- John Hollinger on Twitter

What the hell is this guy's deal with Jeff Green? Does he have a problem with Green performing well or something? He thinks he's a hot shot just because he can run some numbers through a machine. What a shame.

Hollinger is a guy who believes deeply in his PER stats, and Jeff Green never really put up the PER to warrant the type of money he got this year. 

As most people have noted, PER does very little to account for defensive contributions, which is really where Green will be big help.

[kozlodoev]

Mike Gorman said he is 'The story of the year' then corrected himself saying well at least the story of the pre-season.  He's been called comeback player of the year, 6th man of the year, and been compared to James Worthy. Gorman, Heinsohn, Donny and Scal have been gushing over him.

A bit much for a few pre-season games -- much of it against non-starters.

But, he does look good so far.

Well, he's been "compared" to James Worthy in the same way that Stiemsma was "compared" to Bill Russell. But yes, he does look exponentially better than he did last season

[Celts Fan 92]

only people online care bout PER if im talmbout a player in real life I bring up points per game rebounds per game nd assist per game. Dis PER, per 36 minutes garbage means nuthin in casual convos ya feel me