Should Amir and Zeller be removed from the rotation?

[BMark]

Mickey is undersized, but at least he scraps under the Boards and presents somewhat of a defensive threat with his shot blocking.  I don't see what the Celtics have to lose by giving Mickey Johnson's minutes.

[clover]

Mickey is undersized, but at least he scraps under the Boards and presents somewhat of a defensive threat with his shot blocking.  I don't see what the Celtics have to lose by giving Mickey Johnson's minutes.

AJ is a much better defender and player than Mickey. He shouldn't start, but he should stay in the rotation.

[hagar55voa]

Johnson yes, Zeller no...

[AKAI]

 I don't see why Amir's rebounding ability deteriorated in just one year.. he grabbed about 10 rebounds per 36 min last season. That's not league best, but still solid number. This year? just grabbing 6-7 per 36 min. If this is just a short slump, it's fine. But if he cannot get back on track, whether it's an injury or aging, we shouldn't re-sign him next summer.

[coco]

Amir is giving us nothing.  Zeller sucks, but at least he tries.  Amir looks like a stiff out there.

[Denis998]

Amir is giving us nothing.  Zeller sucks, but at least he tries.  Amir looks like a stiff out there.

Zeller doesnt even try.

[coco]

Amir is giving us nothing.  Zeller sucks, but at least he tries.  Amir looks like a stiff out there.

Zeller doesnt even try.

I disagree.  He sucks, but at lease he is running up and down the floor.....but yes he sucks.

Amir looks like he is on Vacation when he is out there.

[clover]

I don't see why Amir's rebounding ability deteriorated in just one year.. he grabbed about 10 rebounds per 36 min last season. That's not league best, but still solid number. This year? just grabbing 6-7 per 36 min. If this is just a short slump, it's fine. But if he cannot get back on track, whether it's an injury or aging, we shouldn't re-sign him next summer.

To me Amir looks overweight this year.

[ThePaintedArea]

No. They help you win.

[PhoSita]

Amir and Zeller are both solid players who know how to execute on both ends.  They're not terribly gifted athletically, and neither has an overabundance of skill.  But they're useful pieces to have in a rotation, and Brad trusts them.  That goes for Jonas Jerebko as well.

[Celtics4ever]

Amir is howing his age out there.

[SHAQATTACK]

Amir is ok given the miles .  He probably should not start at this point.  KO....has the lungs and legs and should be starting.

Zeller is just a deep bench backup

[tyrone biggums]

Sure. Who is your PF though? Are you really going to start Crowder at the 4?

[manl_lui]

once Horford comes back, I believe KO and Horford starts and Amir comes off the bench, as for Zeller's fate, maybe he'll still get 5 - 10 minutes? Jerebko will probably lose all his minutes especially Crowder comes back

[Rosco917]

It looks to like Amir takes games off. Games where he's just doesn't show up. He may be running on fumes. He'd be best coming off the bench.

Zeller has value on offense, but is strictly a second line player on the defensive end. He's getting minuted now because of the injury of Horford, and the C's shortage of quality bigs. Again he should be a second line bench player.

I also agree KO and Horford should be starting. Kelly may not be very athletic, but he now understands how to defend by good positioning, and being 7 feet helps. He rebounds at least as well as Amir, and has much better shooting and play making skills.