Could Mickey surpass Lee/Zeller this year ?

[Big333223]

I like Tyler Zeller but for the guy who is supposedly the only "real center" on the roster, he's kind of a liability against bigger guys who can play in the post. Eveytime he has to defend someone who can bully in the post, he needs Sullinger to come in and save him. Last night wasn't the first time.

[Smitty77]

I think there is a least a 50/50 chance that Lee gets traded at the trade deadline.  If that happens, Mickey's chances will increase quickly.

Smitty77

[Big333223]

I think there is a least a 50/50 chance that Lee gets traded at the trade deadline.  If that happens, Mickey's chances will increase quickly.

Smitty77

It's true. He wasn't brought here because he's going to be a foundational piece of the rotation for years to come. If Danny can get some bites during the season, Lee will be shipped out in a second.

[hwangjini_1]

absolutely yes in certain important statistical categories. for example, in DNP i am very optimisitic that mickey can surpass BOTH lee and zeller. i think he has it in him.

trips to maine to be a fighting crustacean? once again i tip my hat to mickey.

fewer minutes per game played on the celtics? i consider mickey a lock here, but i tend to be an optimistic type of guy.

so yes, i agree wholeheartedly with the OP. 

[Jon]

I think there is a least a 50/50 chance that Lee gets traded at the trade deadline.  If that happens, Mickey's chances will increase quickly.

Smitty77

No, even if Lee is traded Johnson, Zeller, Sullinger, Olynyk, and Jerbenko will all be ahead of Mickey in the rotation (and that's not even taking into account a trade Lee is involved in could bring back yet another big ahead of Mickey).

So unless Lee is traded and we have a bunch of injuries, Mickey is going to have to wait until at least next year.

[Smitty77]

I need to clarify something.  If Lee is traded at the trade deadline, does the team trading for him only have to count around half his salary for the rest of the year against their salary cap?

Thanks,

Smitty77

[Tr1boy]

Unless Lee is a big part of what we are going to do after mid season and next 2 years, he will be traded. Or should be. Along with one of Zeller and Sullinger

I really like Amir/KO and Sully/Mickey/Jerebko pairings from what I have seen so far

[Jon]

Unless Lee is a big part of what we are going to do after mid season and next 2 years, he will be traded. Or should be. Along with one of Zeller and Sullinger

I really like Amir/KO and Sully/Mickey/Jerebko pairings from what I have seen so far

Maybe, but there's also a value in just letting him expire too.  We don't want to trade him just for mediocre players that will potentially hinder our cap situation next year. 

So I wouldn't rule out that he finishes the season with us regardless of outside circumstances.  It takes two to make a trade worth making.  And if he truly is as mediocre as some think (hence the existence of this thread), he's hardly going to land a us a marlin. 

[slamtheking]

Unless Lee is a big part of what we are going to do after mid season and next 2 years, he will be traded. Or should be. Along with one of Zeller and Sullinger

I really like Amir/KO and Sully/Mickey/Jerebko pairings from what I have seen so far

Maybe, but there's also a value in just letting him expire too.  We don't want to trade him just for mediocre players that will potentially hinder our cap situation next year. 

So I wouldn't rule out that he finishes the season with us regardless of outside circumstances.  It takes two to make a trade worth making.  And if he truly is as mediocre as some think (hence the existence of this thread), he's hardly going to land a us a marlin. 

agree that trading Lee is not a sure thing. 
- he needs to show he can contribute at a high level to attract attention
- there needs to be a market for a player of his abilities and contract
- there needs to be something of value coming back to make it worth dealing him
- there's a possibility that Danny considers resigning him and moving other frontcourt players in a deal

[billysan]

Unless Lee is a big part of what we are going to do after mid season and next 2 years, he will be traded. Or should be. Along with one of Zeller and Sullinger

I really like Amir/KO and Sully/Mickey/Jerebko pairings from what I have seen so far

Maybe, but there's also a value in just letting him expire too.  We don't want to trade him just for mediocre players that will potentially hinder our cap situation next year. 

So I wouldn't rule out that he finishes the season with us regardless of outside circumstances.  It takes two to make a trade worth making.  And if he truly is as mediocre as some think (hence the existence of this thread), he's hardly going to land a us a marlin. 

agree that trading Lee is not a sure thing. 
- he needs to show he can contribute at a high level to attract attention
- there needs to be a market for a player of his abilities and contract
- there needs to be something of value coming back to make it worth dealing him
- there's a possibility that Danny considers resigning him and moving other frontcourt players in a deal

Agree mostly.

No guarantee Sully isnt the one traded this year and Lee kept to expire. If either of these is traded then another big will likely come back our way. Cant imagine that big we get in return not being a rotation level guy unless its a salary dump situation.

As for Mickey, I like the kid but he doesnt crack the rotation this season ahead of Jerebko unless we lose a couple bigs to injury/trade including Jerebko. He is a next year guy IMO.

[Tr1boy]

Unless Lee is a big part of what we are going to do after mid season and next 2 years, he will be traded. Or should be. Along with one of Zeller and Sullinger

I really like Amir/KO and Sully/Mickey/Jerebko pairings from what I have seen so far

Maybe, but there's also a value in just letting him expire too.  We don't want to trade him just for mediocre players that will potentially hinder our cap situation next year. 

So I wouldn't rule out that he finishes the season with us regardless of outside circumstances.  It takes two to make a trade worth making.  And if he truly is as mediocre as some think (hence the existence of this thread), he's hardly going to land a us a marlin.

True.

[hagar55voa]

Lee yes, Zeller no...

[SHAQATTACK]

I truely believe

Hunter will have to be played.....sooner than later .....delaying his inevitable place on game to help his team is,plain stupid or Doc Rivers like .......play the players that CAN play .

They just need his shooting .......he is the best hope right now.......let him play

[feckless]

Mickey is an undersized 4, not a 5 in any way, and his best opportunity is if he is athletic enough to convert to play the 3.

[Big333223]

If Danny can find someone who whill bite on Lee, you can bet he's gone. But let's not forget that Lee was brought in, basically so the C's could snag a 2nd round pick for Geral Wallace. So if Lee walks for nothing next summer, we didn't give up anything to get him.