Does Isah Thomas start? Bradley or Smart to the bench?

[rondohondo]

Isah Thomas is probably one of the bst 3rd guards in the league, but on this roster wouldn't it make more sense for him to start? He gives us much more fire power and allows Smart to continue his catch and shoot offense, while being bigger than AB to guard SG'S.

We have evan turner to play PG off the bench with AB being able to defend backup pg's or tired starters , while Turner guards the sg's .

Thoughts?

[rondohondo]

Looks like danny is opening up playing time for young too. Prince is expected to ask for a buyout tomorrow, and Thorton was traded

leaves us with

PG: Thomas     / AB
SG: Smart        / Young
SF: Crowder    / Turner
PF: Sully         / Bass
 C: Zellar        / KO

Really like the balance of this roster, watch out atl, we could have just gotten the offensive fire power to give you a hell of a series .

[MarcusStart]

I think Stevens likes and has more trust in Bradley. If Thomas does start then it's going to be along side Bradley(for now).

I think it's funny how we went from having one of the better defensive back-courts to one of the smallest.

[jpotter33]

I think Stevens likes and has more trust in Bradley. If Thomas does start then it's going to be along side Bradley(for now).

I think it's funny how we went from having one of the better defensive back-courts to one of the smallest.

You almost have to start Smart alongside one of those two due to height concerns. No way that 5'9" Thomas can start with 6'2" Bradley without us getting taken advantage of.

[SHAQATTACK]

While the rest of the league stocks up on 7 ft center

The Celtics trade for midgets 

[kozlodoev]

I think Stevens likes and has more trust in Bradley. If Thomas does start then it's going to be along side Bradley(for now).

I think it's funny how we went from having one of the better defensive back-courts to one of the smallest.

You almost have to start Smart alongside one of those two due to height concerns. No way that 5'9" Thomas can start with 6'2" Bradley without us getting taken advantage of.

Smart and Bradley are pretty much the same size, and Bradley isn't 6'2.

[aingeforthree]

I think he comes off the bench.  Smart, Bradley, Turner all still start, with Thomas first man off the bench at around the 6 minute mark for Smart, and then Smart coming back in for Bradley towards the close of the quarter.

[manl_lui]

While the rest of the league stocks up on 7 ft center

The Celtics trade for midgets 

LOL

[kozlodoev]

Isah Thomas is probably one of the bst 3rd guards in the league, but on this roster wouldn't it make more sense for him to start? He gives us much more fire power and allows Smart to continue his catch and shoot offense, while being bigger than AB to guard SG'S.

We have evan turner to play PG off the bench with AB being able to defend backup pg's or tired starters , while Turner guards the sg's .

Thoughts?

News Flash: Isiah Thomas is the best player on this Celtics roster right now.

/thread

[manl_lui]

I think Stevens likes and has more trust in Bradley. If Thomas does start then it's going to be along side Bradley(for now).

I think it's funny how we went from having one of the better defensive back-courts to one of the smallest.

You almost have to start Smart alongside one of those two due to height concerns. No way that 5'9" Thomas can start with 6'2" Bradley without us getting taken advantage of.

Smart is 6'4" at 220 lb, he's a tad bit taller but a whole lot stronger...not sure if with shoes or not
Smart and Bradley are pretty much the same size, and Bradley isn't 6'2.

whoops, I quoted wrong, I was responding to the person mentioning Smart and Bradley being the same

[esel1000]

Isah Thomas is probably one of the bst 3rd guards in the league, but on this roster wouldn't it make more sense for him to start? He gives us much more fire power and allows Smart to continue his catch and shoot offense, while being bigger than AB to guard SG'S.

We have evan turner to play PG off the bench with AB being able to defend backup pg's or tired starters , while Turner guards the sg's .

Thoughts?

News Flash: Isiah Thomas is the best player on this Celtics roster right now.

/thread

Amazing but true

[gpap]

I start Thomas at the point and AB at the 2.

I think it would benefit Smart to come off the bench as a 6th man and learn the game a bit more.

[SHAQATTACK]

We are no longer " Small Ball "

Celtics ....play.   ... "Midget Ball"


Pressey , Bradley and Thomas .........

Stacked head to toe ......they shorter than Hibbert

[BleedGreen1989]

I still like IT coming off the bench but who knows what Stevens will do.

[kozlodoev]

I think Stevens likes and has more trust in Bradley. If Thomas does start then it's going to be along side Bradley(for now).

I think it's funny how we went from having one of the better defensive back-courts to one of the smallest.

You almost have to start Smart alongside one of those two due to height concerns. No way that 5'9" Thomas can start with 6'2" Bradley without us getting taken advantage of.

Smart is 6'4" at 220 lb, he's a tad bit taller but a whole lot stronger...not sure if with shoes or not
Smart and Bradley are pretty much the same size, and Bradley isn't 6'2.

whoops, I quoted wrong, I was responding to the person mentioning Smart and Bradley being the same

That's me.

Yes, he's stronger, but not much taller (Bradley is 6'3). So starting one or the other is pretty much a wash. I'd rather have Smart start either way.