On Rondo's injury update
Thursday, July 18 2013
Chris Forsberg: might have just been guessing, but Dr. Pierce on Rondo, he's "probably not going to be back until probably December, January, who knows?" Twitter @ESPNForsberg
On Sullinger's injury update
Thursday, May 23 2013
The lesson in patience should be completed by the end of the summer. By his calculations, Sullinger’s 50 percent and on target to return fully healthy before training camp. “It’s a 10-week process,” said Sullinger. “Every two weeks, we’re going to bump it up 10 percent. By September or October, I’ll be 100 percent to go full. About two weeks ago, I met with the doctor. He said it’s a full go. Our medical staff — [strength and conditioning coach] Bryan Doo, [head trainer] Ed Lacerte — we’re just taking it slow. You don’t want to go right into the pounding, so every two weeks it’s just 10 percent bumping it up.” WEEI.com
So it looks like Rondo is not coming back on time but for most people its ok, as we are rebuilding and there is no reason to rush him back. I was hoping the Celtics surprise or even stun its own fans and make it into the playoffs this upcoming season. But without a healthy and capable Rondo and unsurity as to what our backup point guards in Bradley/Pressey/Brooks can bring, prob little to nil chance we make it into the playoffs.
I'am highly optimistic though about Sullingers ability to be back as soon as trainning camp starts. The paragraph above plus no recent updates of setbacks are all good signs.
So likely without Rondo at the start of the year, who will start at pg??
Bradley - With Lee by his side last season, at times they overwhelemed and dominated defensively. Just watch past games of guys like Stephen Curry who at times could barely get the ball past midcourt. But the offense did suffer on several occasions, and by the end of the year/playoffs the duo really struggled. I think both ran out of gas, especially Bradley. Bc of excellent defense and being most NBA experienced out of Pressey/Brooks there is a good chance he is the starting pg by opening night. A relieve to him is that the celtics have excellent passers all over the court, from Jeff Green, Sullinger and Olynyk.
Pressey - The bad = Tries to do too much, single handedly carry the offense and plays wild which leads to turnovers. The Good = exceptional quickness and stamina, considered the best natural passer from 2013 draft and has underrated scoring skills and defensive game. Game 1 and 2 of the summer leage the bad outweighed the good. By game 3 and on the good outweighed the bad. So this means he is coachable and can progress his game. He was so good the last three summer games that it earned him a 2 year contract. Not bad for a guy that was not even drafted. IMO if he can play more like the last 3 games of the summer leagues, he will be a very good nba calibre player. It also means even though Bradley starts, eventually Pressey could be the starting pg if the team is "lost" on the offensive end. Should get a decent amount of time off the bench either way
Brooks - Not a pure pg but he is a very good passer and has capable handles. He has the ability to mix his speed, pull in guys towards him especially bigger guys from underneath the basket and provide an easy pass to the open man for the easy dunk/layup. And unlike both Bradley and unproven Pressey vs nba defense, can create his shot and if your team is struggling to score be the man on offense (which is more likely the case than him passing 10 assist a game). Can't see Brooks getting regular time playing pg, but against certain teams/opponents/situations get chances and be capable to excel.
So without Rondo (pending good news), who will start?? Do you want to see another round of AB and LEE duo causing defensive terror, or instead go more with the traditional route and have AB be the sg and Pressey as the starting pg?? Do you feel confident Brooks handling part time pg duties? Or should the team look towards acquiring/trading for another experienced pg??
On a side note, anyone have any news about Barbosa? I wonder if there is still a chance he will be brought back
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