Rumor: Agents Fearful For Rookie Clients Drafted By "Loaded" Boston

[freshinthehouse]

  If Ainge rolls it back with Conan the Destroyer (KO) and Amir and Jerebko, I for one will be disappointed.  I am also of the mindset that KO is not your future starting four.   He is too uneven in performance.

So let's get rid of KO and  Amir. I guess we keep Zeller and Mickey ?

I would love to sign Blake griffin or acquire Marc  Gasol.  Just think it is pretty unrealistic  financially.

I'm fine with keeping KO and Amir as backups. If we can get better bigs in FA that are affordable and who fit our system then I'm all for that. I think we are going to have to settle for whatever Danny  can come up with in FA. Better get used to KO and Amir.

 Be thankful  if we can keep them on team friendly contracts.

Also the Grizz just signed Gasol and Conley long term.  Don't see them trading Gasol away.

The position that we need the most should not be occupied by Amir/KO next year....especially if we strike out on FA's. With the GSW and Cavs being legit contenders for the next 2 years, I'd honestly rather blow the team up, have 2 top picks next year, trade IT/AB instead of letting them walk....

I don't mind the idea of trading IT4 and/or Bradley (I want another high pick in this draft), but I don't another full rebuild is possible.  We are too good at this point.  The worst we could do is end up in that 8-14 range, and that's just not worth it IMO.  I'd mostly like to move IT4 because I don't want the C's to be the team to give him a max deal (and someone is going to give him a max deal), and I'd like to see Bradley moved IF we could get a good, youngish PF in return. 

[crimson_stallion]

I'm assuming it's Fultz' agent who said this, and it makes complete sense.  Boston has way too much depth at the 1, 2 and 3 - and three of the top 5 prospects are PGs. 

There is really only one player in the top 5 who could play minutes at the NBA PF spot, and that's Tatum.  So if he got drafted by the Celtics, he'd have a very good shot of getting minutes.

If Fultz or Ball get drafted by Boston, then I seriously doubt either of those guys is stealing a starting spot from Bradley or Thomas - meaning they probably come off the bench.  Most likely either the pick (or Smart) would be traded because there just aren't enough minutes to go around in Boston's perimeter.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

[nickagneta]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

He turned down money to stay on the Celtics. It was not universally looked at as an overpay, at all.

[nickagneta]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

He turned down money to stay on the Celtics. It was not universally looked at as an overpay, at all.

Yeah...it was.

[__ramonezy__]

After seeing the growth if Jaylen Brown on the biggest stage the fear of agents re Boston is unfounded... simply put, talent rises

[saltlover]

I'm assuming it's Fultz' agent who said this, and it makes complete sense.  Boston has way too much depth at the 1, 2 and 3 - and three of the top 5 prospects are PGs. 

There is really only one player in the top 5 who could play minutes at the NBA PF spot, and that's Tatum.  So if he got drafted by the Celtics, he'd have a very good shot of getting minutes.

If Fultz or Ball get drafted by Boston, then I seriously doubt either of those guys is stealing a starting spot from Bradley or Thomas - meaning they probably come off the bench.  Most likely either the pick (or Smart) would be traded because there just aren't enough minutes to go around in Boston's perimeter.

Considering Fultz has been saying for months that he wants to play with IT, if Fultz' agent did say this, he'd be doing a poor job of representing his client.  I could see that coming from Jackson's agent (since he and Jaylen play the same position), and those of non-Fultz guards (Ball, Fox, Monk, Smith, etc.)

[manl_lui]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

He turned down money to stay on the Celtics. It was not universally looked at as an overpay, at all.

Yeah...it was.

that contract was given before the salary cap raise, so at that time it was considered a lot

[RockinRyA]

I'm assuming it's Fultz' agent who said this, and it makes complete sense.  Boston has way too much depth at the 1, 2 and 3 - and three of the top 5 prospects are PGs. 

There is really only one player in the top 5 who could play minutes at the NBA PF spot, and that's Tatum.  So if he got drafted by the Celtics, he'd have a very good shot of getting minutes.

If Fultz or Ball get drafted by Boston, then I seriously doubt either of those guys is stealing a starting spot from Bradley or Thomas - meaning they probably come off the bench.  Most likely either the pick (or Smart) would be traded because there just aren't enough minutes to go around in Boston's perimeter.

Wow, your posting has really deteriorated. There have been multiple articles where both Fultz and Thomas said they'd have no problem playing with each other. Fultz recently said he'd love to play for the Celtics. He has shown he is willing to be interviewed and workout with the Celtics.

Are you gonna ignore these like when I said something about Sullinger's numbers prior to last season and you replied with arguments about last season?!

[RLewis35]

I'm assuming it's Fultz' agent who said this, and it makes complete sense.  Boston has way too much depth at the 1, 2 and 3 - and three of the top 5 prospects are PGs. 

There is really only one player in the top 5 who could play minutes at the NBA PF spot, and that's Tatum.  So if he got drafted by the Celtics, he'd have a very good shot of getting minutes.

If Fultz or Ball get drafted by Boston, then I seriously doubt either of those guys is stealing a starting spot from Bradley or Thomas - meaning they probably come off the bench.  Most likely either the pick (or Smart) would be traded because there just aren't enough minutes to go around in Boston's perimeter.

Considering Fultz has been saying for months that he wants to play with IT, if Fultz' agent did say this, he'd be doing a poor job of representing his client.  I could see that coming from Jackson's agent (since he and Jaylen play the same position), and those of non-Fultz guards (Ball, Fox, Monk, Smith, etc.)

Agreed.  Jackson, Ball, Fox are most likely culprits IMO. Maybe even Tatum.

[gift]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

He turned down money to stay on the Celtics. It was not universally looked at as an overpay, at all.

It pretty much was. The only people who thought it wasn't that bad were pointing to the looming new cap (which wasn't thought to be as high or as much of a sure thing at that time) and saying it would end up being fair market value. That was the best case scenario at the time. That Bradley's contract would be just about right. No one thought he took a discount. Most thought it was an overpay.

[SHAQATTACK]

but the "Kids " also see Celtics have Brad Stevens and see Jaylen Brown have success as a rookie in playoffs. 

its like asking do you want to play at Duke or Kentucky,  or be a big fish at low ranked school going no where.  Most guys choose play wih better players and a coach for a winning program.

agents are money sucking leeches and Jaylen Brown is right to avoid them and sign where they want to play.

[Darío SpanishFan]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

He turned down money to stay on the Celtics. It was not universally looked at as an overpay, at all.

Everywhere I looked at said it was a huge overpay (and, believe me, I read at least five NBA-related pages and forums).

[GratefulCs]

Avery Bradley fought his way onto the team. Learned to play the right way and is now one of the better two's in the league, not to mention probably, one player most coaches want on the court in a playoff game.

Why would an agent want that?

Honestly this might be the dumbest post in the whole thread. Avery Bradley is criminally underpaid. That is exactly why an agent wouldn't want that.

When Bradley signed his contract it was universally looked at as a massive overpay. Many thought Ainge was only bidding against himself. The agent did his job at that time. Bradley has done his job since and made himself a player that is worth more than he signed for.

He turned down money to stay on the Celtics. It was not universally looked at as an overpay, at all.

Everywhere I looked at said it was a huge overpay (and, believe me, I read at least five NBA-related pages and forums).

i remember people on this blog crying about how we overpaid him