Al Jefferson is probably one of the best low post players. Put him on any team that wants to contend like OKC, and guaranteed they'd probably be winning that trophy.
I take it back, Jefferson's defense isn't as miniscule as it was in his Celtics days. He's put forth plenty of effort in making sure his defense is polished, but not being over 7 feet tall, and not being quick enough hinders his defense. The same goes to Kendrick Perkins, but there was a sort of grittiness and toughness that Big Al has yet to possess.
But you have to remember he came to the Celtics, his position was put as the power forward. Al Jefferson is a true center, and his ability to grab rebounds, while pulling off the post moves really displays his offensive capabilities. In the first encounter with the C's, there were plenty of injuries to his body.
But Big Al is now 28, and will be entering his prime for the next 4-6 years. Would I wish KG could be mentoring him? Hell yes. The only problem is Big Al has had a series of injuries throughout his career. If we do receive him, we'd have to understand that due to his history of injuries, that he may be out one season, and out indefinitely the next.
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I watched games of Josh Smith and Rondo in Oak Hill. You have no idea how much chemistry and team work the both of them have. Considering the teams they face, and the teams history of well accomplished athletes, you could tell the two of them were something special.
I went to two Atlanta Hawks games with a friend I visited, and the fans there ARE TERRIBLE!
They were down by 17 after giving up a 10 point lead, with the 3rd quarter, and they were booing their team! THEIR TEAM! Are you kidding me? What kind of fans are those? Josh Smith is expected to be this amazing franchise player, but why would he want to be the face of a franchise who continuously disses him, and spits on his face? Cause he can't lead them to a championship? Arguably, there was a slight chance when Johnson/Williams were healthy, but Josh Smith doesn't want to be the first option.
Hes fine being the 2nd and 3rd option, which he should be.
Youngest player to ever record 1,000 blocks in NBA history. And he's only 27, with numbers that most players couldn't reach.
Smith is one of the best defensive swing forwards in the game. He can't be the one doing all the scoring which the Hawks require of him. Cause guess what? That isn't his game.
He may never be the top ten player, but his numbers through multiple years makes him a easy Allstar. He isn't top ten, but he is definitely one hell of a impact player, which can only boost Celtics even more.
Offensively he is very good at transition games, finishing, driving, rebounding, and has very good handles for a power forward. Averaging 4.2 assists this year which is pretty good considering Teague is now learning to feed his team mates. He can hit the open looks from 14-18, and become a threat if the defender isn't focused on him. Which is why when Jamal Crawford was there, J-Smoove was able to get plenty of open looks.
Put J-Smoove at PF, and Jeff Green at SF. Those two will be something to definitely watch in the future.
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Getting those two may never work unless we can somehow get rid of Pierce/KG, and Terry. Try to grab a shooter like Redick or Kyle Korver.
I don't see why people assume we won't make it past the first round...
If the chemistry works out fine, then I can foresee us winning 50 games easily in the Eastern Conference.
All I can say is watching these two play with the Celtics will be full of fast breaks, blocks, rebounds, Rondo behind the back passsing/alley ooping to J-Smoove/Big Al. Cold weather havin', Harper ad watching, mid range jumpers getting wet.
Ideally, I hope Fab Melo or our 16th pick assuming we still have it Centers work out. Or we're screwed if those two get injured.
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