Its easy to dream a dream bu 0% chance Durant comes to Boston and I tell you why

[BitterJim]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Insulting everyone is (generally) not the best way to get them to listen to you

Nor will acting like your own speculation is absolute truth

I'm not insulting everyone, only the ones who falsely accused me of saying I had a source. So beat it 👍

My apologies, the overly condescending tone must have thrown me 

[PaulP34]

http://hoopshype.com/2016/06/01/where-is-kevin-durant-going-to-play-next-season/

He's staying in OKC

Your source?

Where's your source to prove he's considering Boston ?

I never said he was. You're convinced that there's a zero percent chance he won't go the Celtics so you need to provide a source. Otherwise this is your speculation.

Oh so because I don't want to share my source with you that means my claims are pure speculation ? I'm sorry I didn't get that memo. I don't need to reveal my source to you. You can call it speculation, an opinion or pure insanity. I don't really care what you call it, he's not coming to Boston. But what I will do is sit here quietly n watch the board from now on and witness a universal meltdown when he decides to come out publicly about not coming to Boston. Just pay attention to his motives and his actions.

AKA - I have no source, and all I'm doing is speculating. There's actually much more evidence that he'll give Boston a meeting and consider Boston than there is to the contrary, so, in fact, you're the one making the controversial claim. If he even takes a meeting in Boston, then your 0% claim is patently false...

Don't worry, if he doesn't come he'll claim it as proof (despite that being the holy grail of small sample sizes), and if it DOES happen he'll claim rounding error

Actually no I won't come here and say any I told you so's but I will not be disgruntled over the fact it didn't happen because I never held the thought that it could. Problem with you guys is that you think just because its being rumored that it must be true. That's not the case. Most of them websites start these silly assumptions that link players to the Celtics because we have the most to spend. I'm not getting my hopes up and in my opinion, its a 0% chance he even considers coming here. I can start a thread about that if I want n if you don't like it, don't read it its that simple.

[Ilikesports17]

That's why getting Okafor is such a great deal. Especially if we do a package for Okafor and Covington/Grant for the #3 pick and gar****e.

If This happened and I was Ainge I would try to offer MIL a trade for based around IT for Jabari. IMO Jabari is undervalued bc of his 3point attemtps/makes. But like Okafor he has a great stroke and IMO will get that 3-point shot(he shot very well from 3 at Duke even from NBA range).

It's all opinion and personally scouting but I believe with Okafor and Jabari on our team they will give CBS the elite talent and give us a decade of a solid foundation for winning.

Edit: Does anyone know if it is possible to trade with BKN to get their pick for 2017 outright? So we would have our pick and BKN's pick for 2017. We don't even have to use both picks to draft but they could be very valuable to the right team because the draft is very deep till the top 10 and past.
If we do trade for Okafor and Jabari for the #3 and IT I really would have to take back everything I said about Ainge and give him props because not only did we have winnign seasons and show off CBS but even if we tanked for the last 2 seasons we still prob would not have ended up with  Jabari and Okafor

Interesting. Isaiah for Parker.

It actually makes a lot of sense for Milwaukee. They have Giannis at the 3. They have a ton of length in the backcourt (Middleton and MCW) and Isaiah really helps them with spacing. Hes a far better shooter than MCW and Parker.

As for us, it makes sense in that Jabari is an elite scoring talent who still projects as a terrific scorer. Now adding Jahlil and Jabari gives us arguably the two most talented scorers to come out of the draft since Kyrie Irving (Towns Wiggins Embiid Davis etc were all superior prospects and overall talents, but in terms of scoring talent I think they are the two best).

Plus they are really young players allowing Brad to grow with them and gives the Celts an opportunity for a long window of contention. Furthermore they have 2 and 3 years left on rookie deals allowing us to add more big pieces before their contracts explode.

Plus with elite high character defenders under team control (Bradley, Smart, Crowder) their defensive issues could be hidden and its not inconceivable that their leadership along with Brads defensive focus could really help these guys become solid defenders.

So why wouldnt we do it? Well the first reason is pretty debatable, but here it is. Trading Isaiah is a bad look. Danny has been hyping him up as the "face of the franchise" they have him out there recruiting guys for us etc etc. It could hurt team chemistry and would almost certainly damage Danny's reputation around the league. However, you do need elite talent to win at this level and Danny should always be willing to sacrifice a bit of team chemistry and his rep in order to put that elite talent in place.

As you say, theres reason to believe Parker and Okafor could develop into decent shooters, but right now they are both poor shooters. Presumably you would see a lot of Marcus Smart Avery Bradley Jabari Parker Jae Crowder Jahlil Okafor lineups and that puts 3 really poor shooters on the floor with Crowder and Bradley neither of whom are exactly elite shooters. I think these moves would really hurt the on court product next year. The spacing would be terrible and as good as Jahlil and Jabari are as scorers I dont think either is ready to really carry the load.

My conclusion. Adding elite talent like that is hard to pass up especially when you can get guys on rookie contracts. The only concern I would have is that even if Jahlil and Jabari improve, you are going to have spacing issues. You would need to make a hard drive at acquiring as many shooters as you can to surround your core  5 of Smart Bradley Parker Crowder Okafor. Maybe thats in the form of an overpay for a guy like Ryan Anderson? maybe you pray for some Kelly consistency? maybe we see more Jonas? Who knows? maybe trade Brooklyn '17 to try to get Hield or Murray?

[walker834]

A lot of it is rumors but the Celtics have actually targetted Kevin Durant.  Why wouldn't they?   I don't think you understand that these teams especially a team like the Celtics are looking to add talent and they are going to inquire on these guys and even make offers.

Isaiah Thomas plays for the celtics and has targetted him himself.  So have a lot of athletes from Boston. The Celtics front office has also made offers for players around the league that coincide, and been told what it would take.  Those aren't rumors.

It may not happen, but Kevin Durant is even somewhat available the Celtics are making a run  at him.

[Rondo9]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Insulting everyone is (generally) not the best way to get them to listen to you

Nor will acting like your own speculation is absolute truth

I'm not insulting everyone, only the ones who falsely accused me of saying I had a source. So beat it 👍

No one said that, but you made it sound like you have it on good authority that Durant won't come here.

[AngryAndIrritable]

"Very unlikely" does not equal 0%.

[PaulP34]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Insulting everyone is (generally) not the best way to get them to listen to you

Nor will acting like your own speculation is absolute truth

I'm not insulting everyone, only the ones who falsely accused me of saying I had a source. So beat it 👍

No one said that, but you made it sound like you have it on good authority that Durant won't come here.

That's because I feel that strongly about the time I've put into reading up on him. When I hear about a player at his level I tend to look up on that player. And nothing relating to basketball. I read articles about how he's gone to the streets and helped homeless families get into housing and how he's gone to so rounding towns and just showed up to play a pickup game of basketball with the local kids. I wanted to know his personality. And I don't have the time to tell every single story I've read on him but to shorten it up, there's pretty much 0% chance he comes to Boston. Danny can pitch the world to him, he's not budging. So I'm sorry for not getting in more depth, I thought I raised a few good reasons why. And there's more, I haven't even got into the good stuff yet, but I was gonna save that for another thread after he makes it public. But I guess I won't considering people just wanna straight up bash anything that's said without an autographed hard cover.

[alldaboston]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Who are you to call me that? (And spell it incorrectly too). Not that I ever really agreed with you on stuff here, but I'll be sure to give no regard for your thoughts now.

[PaulP34]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Who are you to call me that? (And spell it incorrectly too). Not that I ever really agreed with you on stuff here, but I'll be sure to give no regard for your thoughts now.

Your not breaking my heart

[Ilikesports17]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Insulting everyone is (generally) not the best way to get them to listen to you

Nor will acting like your own speculation is absolute truth

I'm not insulting everyone, only the ones who falsely accused me of saying I had a source. So beat it 👍

No one said that, but you made it sound like you have it on good authority that Durant won't come here.

That's because I feel that strongly about the time I've put into reading up on him. When I hear about a player at his level I tend to look up on that player. And nothing relating to basketball. I read articles about how he's gone to the streets and helped homeless families get into housing and how he's gone to so rounding towns and just showed up to play a pickup game of basketball with the local kids. I wanted to know his personality. And I don't have the time to tell every single story I've read on him but to shorten it up, there's pretty much 0% chance he comes to Boston. Danny can pitch the world to him, he's not budging. So I'm sorry for not getting in more depth, I thought I raised a few good reasons why. And there's more, I haven't even got into the good stuff yet, but I was gonna save that for another thread after he makes it public. But I guess I won't considering people just wanna straight up bash anything that's said without an autographed hard cover.

had you worded it like that the first time no one would have had any issue

[alldaboston]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Who are you to call me that? (And spell it incorrectly too). Not that I ever really agreed with you on stuff here, but I'll be sure to give no regard for your thoughts now.

Your not breaking my heart

I swear, this kid reminds me of Kevin Dasd (who remembers when he came onto this forum?)

[ahonui06]

Lock this ridiculous thread

[PaulP34]

Lock this ridiculous thread

Why because you look stupid ? Should of read the thread right.

[MJohnnyboy]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Who are you to call me that? (And spell it incorrectly too). Not that I ever really agreed with you on stuff here, but I'll be sure to give no regard for your thoughts now.

Your not breaking my heart

I swear, this kid reminds me of Kevin Dasd (who remembers when he came onto this forum?)

I do! Man that guy was hilarious! I miss the message board legend!

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Actually I never said I had a source you bafoons. The thread clearly stats me saying " and I will tell you why " keyword being "I" so all you people who claim I said I had a source are imbeciles. Of course this is speculation and I never said it wasn't. This is the sad truth about the phycologic state of this board. You are all in a state of panic and alert just waiting for that news to break that has a liable source that's credible. I've said I done a lot of reading up on him and his lifestyles. Its called Google but you must of thought I was talking about a book on him. I'm going with my gut feeling along with a little research I've done. Now go find a quote I stated that said I had proof of a source. Smh

Who are you to call me that? (And spell it incorrectly too). Not that I ever really agreed with you on stuff here, but I'll be sure to give no regard for your thoughts now.

Your not breaking my heart

I swear, this kid reminds me of Kevin Dasd (who remembers when he came onto this forum?)

I'd forgotten about him, but yes, I do remember him! Some people just like to argue.