Crawford sell high?

[timobusa]

I think Crawford has matured leaps and bounds since he's been with the Celtics.

And oh btw, he wears the number 27 because that's the number he got drafted on by the Nets then traded to the Hawks then traded to the Wizards, we know the story after that.

He's got a lot to prove. His draft class had John Wall, Evan Turner, Derrick Favors, DeMarcus Cousins, Greg Monroe, Paul George, Gordon Hayward.

I think this guy is making a concerted effort to be better and to be a much more mature guy than he was pegged to be.

[Monkhouse]

I like Pressey, and I think in time his ability to defend and hustle for steals. Along with his unwavering court vision will allow him to be a great back up PG. I think if he improved his shot, since a lot of the defense is giving him open shots, would make him more deadly. If he can learn to improve his finishing, I can definitely see him as a great back up PG on any contender. Great skill set despite his height, and knows how to run an offense.

On the other hand Crawford has impressed me... He did go full out against the Pacers, and Grizzlies. He's a great player who despite his inefficiency, is actually the reverse, and doing well in his role as a starting PG until Rondo comes back.

I think if Crawford can remain consistent, but I doubt it. Hes a streaky shooter, who improved his sub-par defense, will eventually start having better or similar stats to what he had last year.

I also think he is a player who needs the minutes in order to thrive.

In the long run, I can see Pressey as the future back up PG. And Crawford as a good piece or trade asset for a superstar. I wouldn't keeping him, but I don't think DA will keep someone who may command a nice contract next year.

[LooseCannon]

I think Crawford has matured leaps and bounds since he's been with the Celtics.

I'll believe he's matured when I see him accept coming off the bench while Rondo and Bradley start.

[Tr1boy]

I think Crawford has matured leaps and bounds since he's been with the Celtics.

I'll believe he's matured when I see him accept coming off the bench while Rondo and Bradley start.

I doubt it.  I don't even think i've seen him before stand and clap or at least show more excitement from the bench when other players are scoring or making winning plays.

[Surferdad]

I think Crawford has matured leaps and bounds since he's been with the Celtics.

I'll believe he's matured when I see him accept coming off the bench while Rondo and Bradley start.

Fully agree, I think he has finally mature after bouncing around to 4-5 teams. Right now, I like Crawford as the starting PG and he will be a good backup when Rondo returns. He gives a different look than Rondo which is often something you want in bench players. I do like Pressey but it is not clear that he can make up for his lack of height. A few players have done it (Spud Webb, Mugsy Bogues) but it is rare. 

[Lucky17]

Sell high, sell low, just sell.

There's nothing about Crawford that makes me think he can be a reliable and consistent player on a contending team. [Did anyone see the last eight seconds of the first half?] Ultimately, that's where the Celtics want to be, so what kind of future can he have with the team?

Get whatever of value you can for him.

[ssspence]

gotta point out that it's a little scary to see a crawford 'sell high' thread. ouch.

[Tr1boy]

Sell high, sell low, just sell.

There's nothing about Crawford that makes me think he can be a reliable and consistent player on a contending team. [Did anyone see the last eight seconds of the first half?] Ultimately, that's where the Celtics want to be, so what kind of future can he have with the team?

Get whatever of value you can for him.

+1. Not a pg , not a sg. Not sure what his position is in the nba

The guy hasn't come through vs playoff calibre teams. Bottom line

Hopefully celtics have a nice schedule soon vs mediocre teams, Jcraws value rises and hopefully someone bites at the bait

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

To the question posed by the thread title:

Yes.  The Celtics should sell high on Crawford as soon as possible.  The same applies to Bass and Lee.

If Danny can find palatable trades for any of those players, he really ought to pull the trigger.

agreed

[KGs Knee]

Sell high, sell low, just sell.

There's nothing about Crawford that makes me think he can be a reliable and consistent player on a contending team.
Get whatever of value you can for him.

+1. Not a pg , not a sg. Not sure what his position is in the nba

His position is off-the-bench combo guard.  He is entirely capable of being an offensive spark off the bench and providing some scoring punch.

The rub is of course whether or not he can ever become a truly consistent player, particularly with regards to shot selection.  The dude can score though.

[Tr1boy]

Sell high, sell low, just sell.

There's nothing about Crawford that makes me think he can be a reliable and consistent player on a contending team.
Get whatever of value you can for him.

+1. Not a pg , not a sg. Not sure what his position is in the nba

His position is off-the-bench combo guard.  He is entirely capable of being an offensive spark off the bench and providing some scoring punch.

The rub is of course whether or not he can ever become a truly consistent player, particularly with regards to shot selection.  The dude can score though.

Last proved he cant score. He couldnt even create easy buckets for others.

He can score vs bad teams or certain matchups. Yes hour right about inconsistentcy. You cant be inconsistent starting or off the bench in this league. Ur like a specialty role player then. Like brooks.

Pressey at worse can create easy passes for others and be a havoc in transition. And he has shown consistentcy for the most part of the year.

[LooseCannon]

He can score vs bad teams or certain matchups. Yes hour right about inconsistentcy. You cant be inconsistent starting or off the bench in this league. Ur like a specialty role player then. Like brooks.

Most players in the league are inconsistent.

[Tr1boy]

He can score vs bad teams or certain matchups. Yes hour right about inconsistentcy. You cant be inconsistent starting or off the bench in this league. Ur like a specialty role player then. Like brooks.

Most players in the league are inconsistent.

One position you cant have inconsistent play from is
the pg position, starter or 1st off the bench. At worse you have to br able to make easy passes and play solid d.

If jcraw future is a combo guard off the bench id be worried about that. You dont know what to expect for the good and the bad. If he is having trouble creating easy chances for others, he also cant play off the ball to score like a sg. But he needs the ball in his hands. Spells trouble

[lightspeed5]

[LooseCannon]

He can score vs bad teams or certain matchups. Yes hour right about inconsistentcy. You cant be inconsistent starting or off the bench in this league. Ur like a specialty role player then. Like brooks.

Most players in the league are inconsistent.

One position you cant have inconsistent play from is
the pg position, starter or 1st off the bench. At worse you have to br able to make easy passes and play solid d.

If jcraw future is a combo guard off the bench id be worried about that. You dont know what to expect for the good and the bad. If he is having trouble creating easy chances for others, he also cant play off the ball to score like a sg. But he needs the ball in his hands. Spells trouble

It's better to have an inconsistent player who is sometimes really good and sometimes really bad rather than a consistently mediocre player if the inconsistent player performs at a significantly higher level on average than the consistent player.