If the Celtics could realistically trade for a 'go' to scorer, who would it be?

[Monkhouse]

Let me ask the fellow blog users here, a very simple question.

If Love can't lead our offense, then who else could be our 'go' to scorer in the clutch? Obviously if we somehow obtain Love, we're going to need another scorer or guy that can take the tough shots too; to ease tension and pressure off of Love.

Does anyone else know any Allstars/Superstars that can be had for our assets, and be our go to scorer in the clutch?

[fitzhickey]

TJ Warren

[Hawkeye199]

TJ Warren  Totally

[JohnBoy65]

Would totally love to get a hold of Klay Thompson or Harrison Barnes

[jambr380]

I imagine that player would be a sg. I am happy to keep Green to go along with Rondo, Love, and Asik (this seems like a foregone conclusion). It really depends on what we would be willing to give up. Somebody like Eric Gordon could be had for very little and still may have the potential to be a player who can lead the offense.

If we are looking at players like Thompson, Hayward, DeRozan, or Beal, there would most likely be a much higher price tag.

[Monkhouse]

I imagine that player would be a sg. I am happy to keep Green to go along with Rondo, Love, and Asik (this seems like a foregone conclusion). It really depends on what we would be willing to give up. Somebody like Eric Gordon could be had for very little and still may have the potential to be a player who can lead the offense.

If we are looking at players like Thompson, Hayward, DeRozan, or Beal, there would most likely be a much higher price tag.

I think Klay Thompson is very overrated by GSW. Yes he has improved his ball handling, and passing, but Thompson still ranked below averaged in finishing... He is basically just what he is advertisted. A good guard that can shoot. Klay doesn't have the abilities to separate him from most shooting guards... Bradley Beal is a perfect example of what a great shooter/finisher/closer you need. Klay isn't that unfortunately.

I think Eric Gordon would be a great choice too. I know people aren't pleased with him due to his injuries, but I think he can possibly bounce back. Plus with an excellent passing point guard, it will be easier for Gordon to be able to score more. I think Wallace, + two second round picks may possibly do it.

[D.o.s.]

Gordon's definitely candidate, but only if you can send the NOP Wallace -- he's being paid a ton on what has been, so far, diminishing returns.

[gpap]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

[Fafnir]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Afflalo did it some with the Magic, but the results weren't that good.

Stephenson isn't a reliable scorer, he's more of a secondary ball handler though he does have the confidence to take any shot.

Thabo hesitates to take even wide open three point shots with his slow release. He's a non-threat offensively unless given a prime shot attempt.

[Monkhouse]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Tyler Ennis hasn't proven anything except for taking a shot anyone else would've taken, and somehow making it. I think Ennis suffered from the one-itis, and will be exposed at how raw he is. Hes not even a quick point guard, which is the issue here. Hes going to be doubled a lot if he is our 'go' to scorer. I don't even consider Ennis a good prospect, and I think he'll finish outside of the lottery. I would be hesitatant to take on a one year PG that doesn't have the ball handling and speed to create space.

And Thabo? I'm a little confused.

I'm inclined to agree with Affalo, but I think Affalo is also not good enough ball handler to create the space needed to get his shots off.

I guess my ideal guys would be Stephenson, Gordon, (if he can check sound medically,) and Affalo. I think those 3 guys, we can maybe pry from their respective teams.

Gordon would probably cost Wallace, a few second rounders, and anything else for cap filler/cap space.

Stephenson would definitely cost us one or two draft picks. His value is unknown, but I think the Pacers will view him pretty high.

Affalo would have to be starting with Bradley+ first round pick, and we would probably have to go from there.

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Afflalo did it some with the Magic, but the results weren't that good.

Stephenson isn't a reliable scorer, he's more of a secondary ball handler though he does have the confidence to take any shot.

Thabo hesitates to take even wide open three point shots with his slow release. He's a non-threat offensively unless given a prime shot attempt.

I do agree with your statements.

I think Affalo is a clear cut 2nd or 3rd option type of guy. We already have someone in that, and his name is Jeff Green.

I think Stephenson can be the type of player that can take the tough shots, and sometimes make it. But I wouldn't feel confident relying on Stephenson taking the final shot.

[Roy H.]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

I think it's hard to label Thabo as a "go to" scorer.  Stephenson probably isn't in that category, either, although he's shown flashes.

I don't really want Eric Gordon, either, unless the Pelicans are taking back Wallace's contract.

[D.o.s.]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Tyler Ennis hasn't proven anything except for taking a shot anyone else would've taken, and somehow making it. I think Ennis suffered from the one-itis, and will be exposed at how raw he is. Hes not even a quick point guard, which is the issue here. Hes going to be doubled a lot if he is our 'go' to scorer. I don't even consider Ennis a good prospect, and I think he'll finish outside of the lottery. I would be hesitatant to take on a one year PG that doesn't have the ball handling and speed to create space.

It worked for Mario Chalmers -- Ennis will probably wind up as this year's Norris Cole for Miami.

[fitzhickey]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Thabo's a go to scorer?

and isn't Ennis a strict playmaker?

[Monkhouse]

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Tyler Ennis hasn't proven anything except for taking a shot anyone else would've taken, and somehow making it. I think Ennis suffered from the one-itis, and will be exposed at how raw he is. Hes not even a quick point guard, which is the issue here. Hes going to be doubled a lot if he is our 'go' to scorer. I don't even consider Ennis a good prospect, and I think he'll finish outside of the lottery. I would be hesitatant to take on a one year PG that doesn't have the ball handling and speed to create space.

It worked for Mario Chalmers -- Ennis will probably wind up as this year's Norris Cole for Miami.

Ummmm.... You kind of forget one important thing. Mario is also playing with one of the best players who constantly demands doubles/triple teams on the daily.

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

If we're talking about the draft, I really like the sounds of Tyler Ennis.

Thabo's a go to scorer?

and isn't Ennis a strict playmaker?

Ennis is a good play maker that is still young, but is inexperienced imo. A lot of his faults are attributed to his weak defense, and his inability to cross over and drive by point guards. He doesn't have the quickness or ball handling to disrupt the defense to double on him. So I think Ennis will struggle in his first two years in the NBA.

Aaron Afflalo, Lance Stephenson, and Thabo Sefalosha come to mind.

I think it's hard to label Thabo as a "go to" scorer.  Stephenson probably isn't in that category, either, although he's shown flashes.

I don't really want Eric Gordon, either, unless the Pelicans are taking back Wallace's contract.

Yeah Thabo is pretty much done. Hes 33, who is a servicable 3 and D role player.

I think if the Pelicans want to get rid of Gordon, their going to have to take on Wallace's contract, as it seems like the only contract that could work trade wise.

[Evantime34]

I think we would be fine with Kevin Love as our go to scorer, provided we surround him with other shooters and a big man to roll hard to the hoop with Rondo.

I think if we could do a sign and trade for Gordon Hayward, Greg Monroe or Lance Stevenson that could be a very good young trio to move forward and grow with.