Kelly No "O"lynyk

[danglertx]

honest question: can you really trust a stat that lists Olynyk ahead of Noah, Horford?

What about one that ranks Nurkic as the 6th "best" center in the NBA?

Have you seen Noah play this year?  The answer to that one is a definite yes.  Nurkic, what I've seen has been pretty good.  Didn't Denver say he was the only player for them that was untouchable?  That included Ty Lawson.  So maybe they know something you don't.

Horford I can't really comment on.  I'm not sure what he is like defensively or really in any other way than scoring.

So I'd have to pretty much say "yes."  I assume people who do analytics professionally for ESPN and the NBA know what to value to put in a formula and how much to weigh it more so than... let's say some guy posting on a fan forum. 

I guess I'd flip it around to you, what flaws do you see in their formula?

[danglertx]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10740818/introducing-real-plus-minus

[danglertx]

The thing is, I think in this thread but definitely in the KO no defense thread (its hard to keep the KO bashing threads straight) other stats have been shown.  KO's def rating, his offensive rating, his +/-, they all say the same thing, KO is one of our better players. 

But people just can't accept that position defense, denying entry passes, help defense, hands up instead of swinging for blocks, taking charges, steals, passing ability, setting picks, and hustle can add up to make an awkward looking rangy white guy a very good basketball player, even if he isn't shooting particularly well.

[Celtics4ever]

  I don't think he scored on Kelly.

That was because Brad took him out when Drummond was in there often.   He knew he would have got pawned.

[danglertx]

  I don't think he scored on Kelly.

That was because Brad took him out when Drummond was in there often.   He knew he would have got pawned.

That just isn't true.  Either you didn't watch, don't remember, or are flat out lying.  KO denied the ball to Drummond several times, forced him into a jump hook that he missed, and fouled him when he got the ball under the basket for a side out.   That is just the plays I remember off the top of my head.

[Jonny CC]

Kelly's fear of getting his shot blocked is the biggest detriment to him and this team. plenty of times the shot is there for him to take, the team works to get the looks he gets; only to see him turn the shot down. this disrupts or flat-out kills the flow of the offense.

many blamed KG for passing too much over the course of his career, but KG was gifted with athletic ability to make up for any flaw he might have. Kelly is severely lacking in the athletic department and doesn't have the benefit of falling back on such gifts. Kelly - take the shots you're given!

Thanks for the reverse jinx with this topic.

[Granath]

...and with 7 minutes to go in the 4th, KO has 18 points and the 2nd highest +/- on the team.

But I'm sure that someone will post how Brook Lopez abused him (instead of Zeller, who Lopez dominated) or that his 2 assists weren't enough or something.

[Snakehead]

...and with 7 minutes to go in the 4th, KO has 18 points and the 2nd highest +/- on the team.

But I'm sure that someone will post how Brook Lopez abused him (instead of Zeller, who Lopez dominated) or that his 2 assists weren't enough or something.

Someone hating on him in the game thread as he goes on a personal 7-0 run to extend our lead so that's a safe bet.

[danglertx]

...and with 7 minutes to go in the 4th, KO has 18 points and the 2nd highest +/- on the team.

But I'm sure that someone will post how Brook Lopez abused him (instead of Zeller, who Lopez dominated) or that his 2 assists weren't enough or something.

I'm thinking they give it a day or two hoping people forgot the game and they can just say anything unchallenged.

[jpotter33]

He played a hell of a lot better tonight because he wasn't playing passively. If he'd be more consistent with his aggressiveness most of the criticism of his game would be gone.

[Chris22]

Olynyk had 18 points tonight and was a plus 13.

[Fred Roberts]

I know KO will have the O. I'm happy to see some blocks. It's the other side of the floor where I'd like to see him make strides so he can become a two way player.

[hwangjini_1]

Olynyk had 18 points tonight and was a plus 13.

with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.....all in 16:40 seconds.

calling OP, calling OP....time to change the thread title.

[Celtics4ever]

Olynyk had 18 points tonight and was a plus 13.

He played well until he shot that three after the whistle and missed everything after that.

Still can we build around a guy who is all over the place consistency wise?   It's a thought to ponder.

[hwangjini_1]

Olynyk had 18 points tonight and was a plus 13.

He played well until he shot that three after the whistle and missed everything after that.

Still can we build around a guy who is all over the place consistency wise?   It's a thought to ponder.

i wasnt aware of any posters here saying the celtics should build their team around olly. most of the posters, myself included, see him as an above average off-the-bench scorer who can also rebound, just as he did tonight.

as for consistency, it is his second year and he lost playing time due to an injury. let's wait and see, shall we?