No Hunter But no Green.

[Alleyoopster]

In one preseason game there was a 5-7 minute stint where all the speed players were in the lineup.
They pressured the ball incredibly well causing turnovers and taking their opponent completely out of the game.

It didn't work out the second time around. If I remember correctly the lineup consisted of Green, Rozier, Brown, Crowder(?) and Young. I might not have all the players correct, but for a brief moment I thought, "wow, this is quite a lineup!" 

My thoughts are that maybe Green needs to play with particular players to excel. Could be off base...just a thought. 

[Celtics4ever]

My thoughts are that maybe Green needs to play with particular players to excel. Could be off base...just a thought.

Green has not played well at various times of his career.   I think the onus is squarely on him and not who is playing with.

He has played ball for 14 years that is a lot of wear and tear on his body.  Parhaps he is losing a step?  He is 30 going on 31 if about 50 days

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenge01.html

He was cheap, low risk, high reward.   I can't believe folks are belly aching over Hunter who was a guy who people thought could shoot.   But watching him here, I think he was a product of volume shooting and my dad is the coach and green lighted me.

[chiken Green]

I think we are looking at this wrong..  I believe Greens greatest value is what he can teach Brown about the game, on and off the court.  He pretty much stated that in the beginning of the season when he said he would be ready to start, Come off the bench or Log DNP's ... He is here to teach Brown how to be a professional.. How to be Ready when his number is called..

You guys should not expect much from Green.. His game is not what it use to be.. Just my opinion.

[Monkhouse]

Green wasn't expected to be our starting SG... Nor become sixth man of the year lol.

Can we temper our expectations a little bit? Hunter or Green? Both are meh.

[moiso]

I think we are looking at this wrong..  I believe Greens greatest value is what he can teach Brown about the game, on and off the court.  He pretty much stated that in the beginning of the season when he said he would be ready to start, Come off the bench or Log DNP's ... He is here to teach Brown how to be a professional.. How to be Ready when his number is called..

You guys should not expect much from Green.. His game is not what it use to be.. Just my opinion.

Ok, but who is supposed to teach Green how to be a professional?   I'm somewhat joking but I don't see how Green is qualified to mentor anyone.

[chiken Green]

You guys should not expect much from Green.. His game is not what it use to be.. Just my opinion.
[/quote]Ok, but who is supposed to teach Green how to be a professional?   I'm somewhat joking but I don't see how Green is qualified to mentor anyone.
[/quote]

If you think about it, who on the team is better to mentor Brown.. Many many years ago Green was Brown. A crazy athletic raw guy who came in the league basically as a teenager. Green experienced a bunch of Superficial success because of his Ability to dunk but early on didn't do the things to make him worth keeping not just on A roster but in the league..  Green is basically the poster child for what Could happen if you think you can get by on Athletic ability alone.
Yes Brown is a smart, hard working kid.. but having Green around should hammer home how important having that work ethic is..

And if you think about things now.. Some night Brown gets 20 min others just 7.... He has to stay ready regardless.. This is what he can learn from a 10 year vet who at one point seemingly had the whole world at his fingertips.. 

Brown can learn alot from Green..

[GRADYCOLNON]

I wish Hunter could've remained instead of green because he was solid talent that needed some defensive seasoning to really bloom into a great role player.  That in mind, Green was a veteran presence assumed to provide structure in wake of losing Turner.  And it can obviously spun to benefit Brown's development and he can fill up minutes if a key guy gets injured. Overall, he presently adds more value than Hunter, while Hunter's value is tied to the future and potential. 

As we start to solidifying the core, expect Danny to find more veterans to fill similar roles rather than collect young talent.  A prime example found in the league is on Lebron's teams.  Lebron would always have two or three veterans who could fill in when a core member fell to an injury.

[Alleyoopster]

I wish Hunter could've remained instead of green because he was solid talent that needed some defensive seasoning to really bloom into a great role player.  That in mind, Green was a veteran presence assumed to provide structure in wake of losing Turner.  And it can obviously spun to benefit Brown's development and he can fill up minutes if a key guy gets injured. Overall, he presently adds more value than Hunter, while Hunter's value is tied to the future and potential. 

As we start to solidifying the core, expect Danny to find more veterans to fill similar roles rather than collect young talent.  A prime example found in the league is on Lebron's teams.  Lebron would always have two or three veterans who could fill in when a core member fell to an injury.

Solid talent is questionable in my opinion. It's been stated over and over in this group. He's an advertised shooter who cannot shoot.

[ThePaintedArea]

I am amazed that we give up Hunter a promising young player for a vet because he was ready to play this year but Green rides the pine. I am thankful the minutes go to brown but if you are not going to play green why cut Hunter. Green would have been picked up by another team if cut and we would have a promising second year player to trade for a wing if need be down the line. Hopefully Green will shows is worth but today I just don't get it the move.

Hunter might be able to stay in the league.  But he's not going to make a real difference on a contender.

Boston wants to be in the ECF this year. Guys get hurt, they may need Green - it's a long season.  Green is insurance, a known quantity, and he comes cheap.

The choice makes sense. 

[GRADYCOLNON]

I wish Hunter could've remained instead of green because he was solid talent that needed some defensive seasoning to really bloom into a great role player.  That in mind, Green was a veteran presence assumed to provide structure in wake of losing Turner.  And it can obviously spun to benefit Brown's development and he can fill up minutes if a key guy gets injured. Overall, he presently adds more value than Hunter, while Hunter's value is tied to the future and potential. 

As we start to solidifying the core, expect Danny to find more veterans to fill similar roles rather than collect young talent.  A prime example found in the league is on Lebron's teams.  Lebron would always have two or three veterans who could fill in when a core member fell to an injury.

Solid talent is questionable in my opinion. It's been stated over and over in this group. He's an advertised shooter who cannot shoot.

It's unfair to claim he can't shoot.  If he was given the opportunity to shoot off the dribble and develop an rhythm, he would be considered solid talent. Hence the future value. Also, he was replaced by someone who is experiencing a very similar issue.  Green doesn't play enough, so he doesn't shoot well, so people are saying he can't shoot.

[GRADYCOLNON]

I wish Hunter could've remained instead of green because he was solid talent that needed some defensive seasoning to really bloom into a great role player.  That in mind, Green was a veteran presence assumed to provide structure in wake of losing Turner.  And it can obviously spun to benefit Brown's development and he can fill up minutes if a key guy gets injured. Overall, he presently adds more value than Hunter, while Hunter's value is tied to the future and potential. 

As we start to solidifying the core, expect Danny to find more veterans to fill similar roles rather than collect young talent.  A prime example found in the league is on Lebron's teams.  Lebron would always have two or three veterans who could fill in when a core member fell to an injury.

Solid talent is questionable in my opinion. It's been stated over and over in this group. He's an advertised shooter who cannot shoot.

It's unfair to claim he can't shoot.  If he was given the opportunity to shoot off the dribble and develop an rhythm, he would be considered solid talent. Hence the future value. Also, he was replaced by someone who is experiencing a very similar issue.  Green doesn't play enough, so he doesn't shoot well, so people are saying he can't shoot.

[TheSundanceKid]

Green is a guy who is ready to go when his number is called. I think he was signed so that if we have to use some of our young guys in a trade we have someone familiar with the system who can contribute right away

[BitterJim]

I wish Hunter could've remained instead of green because he was solid talent that needed some defensive seasoning to really bloom into a great role player.  That in mind, Green was a veteran presence assumed to provide structure in wake of losing Turner.  And it can obviously spun to benefit Brown's development and he can fill up minutes if a key guy gets injured. Overall, he presently adds more value than Hunter, while Hunter's value is tied to the future and potential. 

As we start to solidifying the core, expect Danny to find more veterans to fill similar roles rather than collect young talent.  A prime example found in the league is on Lebron's teams.  Lebron would always have two or three veterans who could fill in when a core member fell to an injury.

Solid talent is questionable in my opinion. It's been stated over and over in this group. He's an advertised shooter who cannot shoot.

It's unfair to claim he can't shoot.  If he was given the opportunity to shoot off the dribble and develop an rhythm, he would be considered solid talent. Hence the future value. Also, he was replaced by someone who is experiencing a very similar issue.  Green doesn't play enough, so he doesn't shoot well, so people are saying he can't shoot.

You mean like in the DLeague, where he's shot 27.2% on 3s for his career?

[rollie mass]

brad has stated he feared his ability to get hot,that he could put up points quick
he will come in handy its a long ,long season
in my previous post  i only mentioned nader as a player to watch for next year
i was a rj fan but nader may wind up an upgrade

imagine down 20 the other team relaxes puts in 2nd unit and green gets hot
 in a matter of minutes back in the game
i think he fits a specific purpose and was made aware of it before he was signed, therefore his statements on being a vet and he would do whatever it takes including DNP's

[spikelovetheCelts]

Chicago saw enough in Hunter to sign him for the rest of the year. If Hunter was on roster in Feburay he would have trade value for us to get a player like Green but better. Keeping Green and DNP's over Hunter was not wise. Hopefully Hunter will prove me right but yes with 3 rooks next year hard to see hunter staying but he did have more trade value than green.