I think jaylen is a guy that is going to tend to do better when the team around him is stable and organized, and there's not so much onus on him to carry a burden and be in the spotlight if he has a rough game.

This is his job, and he needs to do better.   Something happened last night and we saw glimpses of ole Good Jaylen.

Guys are waiting around waiting for someone else to take over, but our problem is we need some guys to step up and quit worrying about other people's feeling.


Bottom line this is a man's game and when you play for the Boston Celtics you're expected to contribute to winning.   I don't buy this ra ra horse crap.   Play like men, want to win and take responsibility for your actions.   

What has hurt Jaylen most is that he does not play to his strengths.   He is a slasher, not a deadeye shooter.   He should slash more and that way he would be more open for those jumpers.   Both Jaylen and Rozier are at their best when they attack off the break.   I almost thought he was afraid to dunk this year but we saw a monster take it to the hole last night and he should do it more.

If a guy can't take the pressure, then perhaps we should look elsewhere and move him.    We are tying to win championships, not boost egos.   Now I hope the light goes off and he starts playing to his strengths.

One thing we really don’t know is the extent of his recent injuries plantar fasciitis reported in early November, and in late November back spasms.  Last night he looked like the Jaylen of last year.   Maybe he is starting to feel much better health wise as those type of injuries can really affect such an explosive athlete.

Same thing with Hayward.  Overcoming such a horrific injury, and missing a year it’s jusy going to take time but we’ve seen better play from him recently.

Missing 2 keys along with Morris really hurts us. 

Getting back to Jaylen he shot 40% from 3 last year, and is way under that percentage this year so far.  I believe in his shooting and it will get closer to what is was last year.

I think jaylen is a guy that is going to tend to do better when the team around him is stable and organized, and there's not so much onus on him to carry a burden and be in the spotlight if he has a rough game.

I agree with the organized and stable part but I think he’s better when he has more of an onus to carry a bigger load and he seems to do much better in the spotlight.  That ridiculous flexing at Giannis on national tv was an example of Jalen loving to have a big role and receive attention in the spotlight.

Jaylen needs to drive to the basket. Period.

And the problem with Tatum being mentored by Kobe is that now he thinks he is Kobe.

Maybe Kobe told him all the wrong things to sabotage the Celtics.

This...maybe!!!!???

Rozier just stinks up the court .

Jaylen's problem is simple but people don't see it or don't want to see it.  He's not that good.  He's more athlete than basketball player  Inconsistent shot, still weak handle, average finisher, low basketball IQ, and no real offensive moves.