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Re: Vitor Looks Good
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2013, 01:14:51 PM »

Offline LooseCannon

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Is he a keeper who you would like to see on the next Celtics championship team or a trade asset who you wouldn't mind seeing dealt at the deadline?
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Re: Vitor Looks Good
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2013, 01:15:13 PM »

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i did not see vit in action, but from what everyone says he seems to be a decent player.

did he show an outside shot at all? or does he need to stay under the basket? that would make a difference in celtic front court combos.

would it be safe to say that so far he looks like a very nice back up center in the nba on a good team?

it cost the celtics nothing but money to get this guy. good move by ainge.
He has range up to and including three pointers. He has nice moves around the rim, and soft hands -- he scored on isolations several times against the Raptors.

He won't be confused for Reggie Evans, but will grab some balls, and has a nose for the offensive glass.

Given that he's coming off the scrap heap, he's already more than what we bargained for. His future role will depend on how he adjusts after he starts popping onto scouting reports.
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Re: Vitor Looks Good
« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2013, 01:16:20 PM »

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i did not see vit in action, but from what everyone says he seems to be a decent player.

did he show an outside shot at all? or does he need to stay under the basket? that would make a difference in celtic front court combos.

would it be safe to say that so far he looks like a very nice back up center in the nba on a good team?

it cost the celtics nothing but money to get this guy. good move by ainge.

From watching him play the games he has, his 3 pt shot has looked from beautiful to airball/brick city so its inconsistent, but his form is good so I think it'll be a weapon for him.

But as far as offense goes overall, he's really strong running the floor already and he can finish well.  He has nice hands.  He also has a jump hook with either hand which he looks comfortable with, which could be a big weapon.

I think yes he has the potential to be a good backup C and maybe a starter (if guys like Perk can start, why not).  Interested to see how he develops. 

Right now it definitely looks like a great pickup.  I don't know how this guy wasn't picked up before or drafted.  Maybe Austin Ainge worked some magic.
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Re: Vitor Looks Good
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2013, 01:21:08 PM »

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He has the tools to be a starter we need to see how he adjust to the league pace and the other teams defend him after they see his scouting report.