is Kyrie's game influencing Rozier

[rollie mass]

He is showing off some very good handles lately and seems to be attempting use of backboard-Credit Danny for his drafting Rozier.
Do to offense taken of blaming Danny "a bit" for empty roster spot.
Danny is the best GM and not afraid to do dirty work or just be patient-remember "a bit" is just "a bit" .

Credit Danny for Jason Tatum.
 Credit Danny for Larkin pickup.
Credit Danny for Baynes pickup.
Credit Danny for Brad who had Jason attacking
Credit Danny for Theis
An easy win goes a long way in smoothing over issues but tonight is real test on a back to back  and  another stress test of roster makeup during a schedule nightmare.

[kozlodoev]

It is. He seems to think he's Kyrie... except, he isn't.

[bellerephon]

Rozier is playing well right now, I'm not sure if he's turned a corner or if it's just the ups and downs that players go through. Right now I'm inclined to think it's the latter. He'll need to show sustained solid play before I'm ready to say he's taken a step up.

[PhoSita]

Yes, I have noticed that Rozier is a bit flashier with his dribble moves this year, and I think it comes of being inspired by Kyrie.

[Darío SpanishFan]

Sorry to go against most of you, but I don't see it. I see the same Rozier from last year (positive way, I think he is a quality backup) just with the predictable development in his game.

He is a young player in his third year, so it's logical he keeps improving in some fields of his game.

[beantownboy171]

Yes, but i noticed this the most at the very start of the year.

And I think that this is typical. Players get a lot more practice time in the preseason and those new lessons are fresh on their mind.

I think he's somewhat fallen back into how he played Pre-Kyrie. But I agree that a lot of what Kyrie does also fit Rozier's abilities. I also think Kyrie is a very good communicator and is probably always trying to impart some knowledge to anyone who will be receptive to it. So if Terry's ears are open, he'll benefit from being around Kyrie.

I think it's a stark contrast to IT. Because his skillset and style were so unique to him. And I do think that he spends a little to much time trying to prove himself and may not have been the best mentor to Rozier.

[Celtics4ever]

I think Kyrie has had an influence on several guys with the sneaky layups including Tatum and Rozier.

[nickagneta]

Aside from the idea that Kyrie has influenced Rozier, which I don't think he did, you praise Danny for getting a bunch of bench players. Just two days ago you started a thread blaming Danny for the makeup of our bench. Well, which is it? Did one game really change your opinion that much?

I think Rozier dribbled a lot last year and tried to be flashy often to create space for himself. All I have seen is a natural learned progession from that. Last year he tried a ton of floaters. That wasn't very successful. I notice he is doing that less and trying the fade aways and bankers more. Probably just something he worked on over the summer.

[Chris22]

Rozier's steal and dunk at the buzzer was a Celtic classic for all time.

Havlicek stole the ball!

Bird steals the ball, passes to DJ for a layup!

[footey]

Rozier can't finish like Kyrie, and will never shoot as well as Kyrie. Otherwise, sure.

They both dribble too much IMO.

[Quetzalcoatl]

He's influencing my game too.  It's leading to a bunch of turnovers in my rec league 

[rollie mass]

"A bit to blame" and it was in having a open roster spot not filled with a vet or better.
Larkin,Theis plucked from European league and are very cost effective as well as effective role players- very creative of Danny
Baynes signed for cheap, also an effective role player.
Jason great draft pick-
The" bit" of blame was just that" a bit"-the empty roster spot-maybe Anthony Bennett will fill that-THAT IS A BIT OF SATIRE
My concerns really center(play on words) around Horford, if he gets injured we seem SHORT of BIGS.
Tonight will be quite telling,with second game of back to back and going against Harden at least without Paul as well as Capella.

 

[nickagneta]

"A bit to blame" and it was in having a open roster spot not filled with a vet or better.
Larkin,Theis plucked from European league and are very cost effective as well as effective role players- very creative of Danny
Baynes signed for cheap, also an effective role player.
Jason great draft pick-
The" bit" of blame was just that" a bit"-the empty roster spot-maybe Anthony Bennett will fill that-THAT IS A BIT OF SATIRE
My concerns really center(play on words) around Horford, if he gets injured we seem SHORT of BIGS.
Tonight will be quite telling,with second game of back to back and going against Harden at least without Paul as well as Capella.

Ahhh, thanks for explaining rollie. Have a TP

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

He's influencing my game too.  It's leading to a bunch of turnovers in my rec league 

No sir, you took that lesson from somewhere else, Kyrie hasn't turned it over a lot this season. Only 2 a game considering how much he has it, I'd say it's pretty good.


(yes, I realize you are saying you playing like him hasn't translated in a good way for u, I'm only joking)

[Neurotic Guy]

I think Kyrie has had an influence on several guys with the sneaky layups including Tatum and Rozier.

And Smart as well.   In addition to emulating how he handles and drives, I think C's are realizing the science of spin pertaining to finishing at the rim.  I have to believe that Kyrie's skill with "English" when he uses the backboard is highly practiced and cerebral.  My guess is that players are looking at this as something that they used to rely mostly on instinct now as something to practice and add to their game.