Fit-wise, we were absolutely the best fit for his skill-set. There's still major questions on if those three will actually work together chemistry-wise. We have two recent examples in the 2011 Miami Heat and 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers that suggest they're not going to gel right off the bat.
how on earth are the celts the best fit for his skill set?!?!?! we are a team that is full of role players, are inconsistent, and our identity is based on something that lacks and actual skills set...grit. GSW, by far, is by far the superior fit for KD's game.
also, using MIA and cavs as not gelling right off the bat is a poor argument, since both teams won the title in year two (MIA winning back to back, and the cavs having the potential to do so).
he has a 2 year deal with a player option after year one....so if they aren't gelling or his skill set is better suited elsewhere, he can leave. Seemed like a no-brainer decision to join GSW. The celts can't offer crap when compared to GSW
Hmm, a 1A option who is an excellent shooter and efficient scorer that should be getting 30+ shots a night surrounded by two-way high-end defensive role players that do not demand the ball or high usages to be effective.
VS.
Being surrounded by two other legitimate 1A and 1B-type options in their prime that are high-usage, high-shot players that are used to shooting 25+ times a game, all while gutting their team for talent that they already had plenty of.
Yes, you'd have to be an idiot to say that we're not the better fit for him both chemistry-wise and team-wise. Sure, they're going to win a lot of games by simply "out-talenting" the other team, but so did OKC. How did that turn out for them? Unless all three of those guys make a Celtics-like Big-3 sacrifice to their game and numbers, which is doubtful given that they're all in their prime, they're ultimately going to struggle for awhile.
And, no, the Cavs and Heat are perfect examples of why they're going to struggle off the bat, because they're nearly identical situations, only exacerbated and even more extreme. It's three number one options coming together and learning to share. It took both instances at least a year to truly figure that out, and with this being younger players in even more extreme ways, it might be even harder for them. The Boston Big 3 is the only one to truly click right off the bat, because they won it the very first year.
ok, based on your examples of MIA and CLE,so you are saying.....worst case scenario, GSW doesn't win in year one, but will win in year two (and potentially more). with a 2 year contract with a player option after year one to boot.....no brainer, perfect situation to be in.
with regards to skill set.....if KD signs with the celts:
-his #2 (IT) is a downgrade from westbrook, meaning opponenets and zero in on him and he will double teamed far more.
-with the exception of IT, we don't have a consistent shooter, meaning oppenents don't have to respect the shot, which means they can create defensive schemes to contain KD and the drive far more.
-opponents' help D will be easier accessible to stop KD
in GSW, KD will:
-see far more single defensive coverage, due to all the other weapons
-he will be able to sometimes be a spot up/catch&shooter when not directly involved through a GSW pick and roles.
-help defense will have to stay home more in fear of the shot, which will open up his drive
-he has offensive threats he can absolutely rely on
its not about putting up the same numbers he did in OKC, its about the quality of shots and play, having an upgraded supporting cast, and being in a far superior situation to be successful
the celts are a downgrade. the fact that they had to sell tradition, fan base, city, call in brady, etc.....while noble and cool, says that we couldn't compete.
