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Dear James Young
« on: November 12, 2016, 09:53:35 PM »

Offline chiken Green

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I am sorry that I stopped believing in you. Sorry that I gave up hope because you were developing at a snails pace. Sorry that I forgot what it was like to be 19..

Today you did not beat the world but you did play with purpose.. You shot the ball like you knew you were a shooter, you even put it on the floor and got to the hoop..  You really can play in this league.. You really are getting better.. You really are the wing shooter that we desperately need..
Keep it up young man.  Not sure what lit the fire but it's definitely lit..  Please continue.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2016, 10:20:40 PM »

Offline TheSlipperyWhistle

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TP. I was coming here to do just this. Kid is starting to flash a little. It wasn't garbage or even close to garbage time either. Critical juncture of the game, and James Young got that call. And he answered it. The shots and points were great, but he also kept 3 or 4 balls alive, one led to a three for Avery. He didn't get toasted on D either. I don't know that he will ever be a plus defender, but if he can just not get roasted, and put up some decent numbers on the offensive end, James Young may find himself staying in the NBA. I was pulling for James to make the last roster spot (I liked Hunter too). I think they made the right decision.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2016, 10:24:54 PM »

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He is the lion king. 

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2016, 10:29:01 PM »

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James Harden 2.0

Just kidding. Good luck kiddo
"Gimme the ball, gimme the ball". Freddy Quimby, 1994.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2016, 10:39:50 PM »

Offline KG Living Legend

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 Screw James Young! Should have drafted Hood Lol!

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2016, 11:11:13 PM »

Offline hwangjini_1

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When this place was clubbing young like a baby seal, I called for patience. I urged us all to not over react and to be patient.

Now, I am urging the exact same thing, but in order to reign in enthusiam at his good game.

Glad to see him do well, but it is a single game.
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Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2016, 11:20:48 PM »

Offline droopdog7

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I guess there's always a first time.  Let's see if he can stack a game or two together.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2016, 11:22:22 PM »

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^ The baby seal has clubbed back.
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Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2016, 02:25:09 AM »

Offline Atzar

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Kid played well tonight.

Some shots will clank and others will hit, but I hope he provides the same impact in the other phases of the game from now on.  He'd be a good player if he does.


Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2016, 03:12:43 AM »

Offline kraidstar

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tonight we FINALLY saw the smooth, carefree stroke that he's shown so consistently in the D-league. Great stuff, he just needed to get mentally adjusted to the bigger stage and faster game.

Love the way his BBIQ has improved, too, he is looking more and more like he could be a well-rounded player. he had a couple sharp passing plays, and some very intuitive defensive plays as well - something he has never really featured at ANY level - great news for the future, hopefully.

Now he needs to realize that he is good enough to play like this every game.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2016, 03:34:25 AM »

Offline chambers

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As one of the most outspoken James Young critics on this board- in fact I was the first one to make a topic on draft night saying 'Why the hell did we waste a pick on this bum!?!?', he put an enormous smile on my face when hit that last 3 pointer today. He was diving on balls, making the right defensive rotations, and just playing with his heart instead of his head.

I will gladly be very, very wrong about him if he continues his effort. I don't even care if he sucks  as long as he plays with heart like he did tonight, just seeing him put in that much effort and enjoy his time on the court proves that he's growing.
In almost every other contest I've watched him in, he's been off with the fairy's or just too anxious to get his head in the game.

Tonight he was excellent. Congratulations James on your best game yet as a Celtic, helping us get a win on a back to back at one of the toughest home team stadiums in the NBA.

I've never seen him smile so much during a game and he was obviously elated that he did his job tonight. Good for him.
"We are lucky we have a very patient GM that isn't willing to settle for being good and coming close. He wants to win a championship and we have the potential to get there still with our roster and assets."

quoting 'Greg B' on RealGM after 2017 trade deadline.
Read that last line again. One more time.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2016, 03:58:52 AM »

Offline Smartacus

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Hope these good messages find James Young. I was fist bumping right along with Bill Simmons when he was picked.



Young was consistently ranked in the top 10 by major draft sources that year. If James Young can turn into who we imagined he could be the skies the limit. For a guy like that to fall to 17 could prove to be the type of steal that propels a team like ours into deep playoff contention.

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2016, 04:49:56 AM »

Offline PhoSita

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It's funny how two years of looking completely lost can lower expectations so much that one quality game can seem like such a momentous accomplishment.

Still, I hear you.  James looked like a real player today.  Gave hope he can earn his keep as a rotation player, eventually.  Perhaps as soon as later this season.
You’ll have to excuse my lengthiness—the reason I dread writing letters is because I am so apt to get to slinging wisdom & forget to let up. Thus much precious time is lost.
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Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2016, 05:16:27 AM »

Offline Greyman

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When this place was clubbing young like a baby seal, I called for patience. I urged us all to not over react and to be patient.

Now, I am urging the exact same thing, but in order to reign in enthusiam at his good game.

Glad to see him do well, but it is a single game.

TP For common sense while using a baby seal analogy. If young Mr Young can become consistent at hitting these numbers then it might be RJ who?

Re: Dear James Young
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2016, 07:42:22 AM »

Offline The One

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Another encouraging thing is that the game was on the road.

Normally breakouts for youngbloods happen at home.

IF he can do 75% of what he showed tonight that could really help this team.