There's a breakdown in post #438; here's a link I think:thanks. somehow missed it
Is it the ping pong paddle photo? I remember reading about his left thumb being too involved in his shot and needed some work on his mechanics.
But that's different than a "hitch", which is the word Brad used?
Dakich use hitch. Stevens likely just knew what he was talking about and answered.thanks. somehow missed it
Is it the ping pong paddle photo? I remember reading about his left thumb being too involved in his shot and needed some work on his mechanics.
But that's different than a "hitch", which is the word Brad used?
yea your right, Dakich was quoting Romeo Langford who said "he has to work on a hitch with his shot". Surprised Brad didn't push back and say it's just an injury to his thumb. I'm probably being oversensitive (to the Markelle situation) but I don't like what I'm hearing in this interview in regards to Romeo at all (4:10-7). The subtle comments being dropped here make me queasy...YMMV...anyways thought Brad opened up a lotDakich use hitch. Stevens likely just knew what he was talking about and answered.
Grant isn't the only one doing "Grant" things, its contagiousBrad says “impactful” a lot.
Did Grant Williams pick that up from him? Or is it a coincidence? (Or maybe Brad picked it up from Grant... )
Jesus, imagine what his non-highlights look like?That is one the saddest highlight videos I have seen in some time
Big John taking it up a notch this season. There is a lot right here.Grant Williams is a better player than Ojeleye. Williams has Ryan Gomes' body but Don Nelson's brain. He's light years ahead of Ojeleye as an offensive player and not that far behind defensively.
I don't see Wanamaker getting minutes ahead of either Edwards or Waters. Even if Wanamaker is slightly better, what's the point of playing him instead of the rookies, especially since a team needing Wanamaker in the rotation is probably going nowhere.
And I expect Theis to be the starting center. He's by far the best defender in the group and he can make a trey now and then. I think Kanter is much more effective coming off the bench against the other team's second unit, where he can collect more garbage points. That's his strength.
Grant and Edwards are going to get minutes just because they fill positions of need (shooter to pair with Smart on bench, 4/small 5).Big John taking it up a notch this season. There is a lot right here.
I'll further add that while minutes are earned, the team needs to really be thinking about the years beyond this one. Romeo, Edwards and Grant are the future of a deep team, they need a long leash.
While not strictly in "win now" mode, Stevens' priority, at least early in the season, will be to win games. The conference is somewhat open this season, and Ainge does have assets to trade if the early season looks promising.Big John taking it up a notch this season. There is a lot right here.
I'll further add that while minutes are earned, the team needs to really be thinking about the years beyond this one. Romeo, Edwards and Grant are the future of a deep team, they need a long leash.
I realize he missed Vegas and pre-season game 1, but there is a reason Romeo Langford was a lottery pick.Yeah they will give minutes to guys in order to figure out what they have. They don't need to do that with Romeo. They already know that he's not ready.
Grant and Edwards will get minutes, and so will Robert.
When Romeo gets a cameo, he'll need to walk on water in order to make an impression. Even then he might not get minutes.
That's good news. Have to believe Theis has the inside edge, since he can also shoot 3s and help spread the floor.
He went high because he has a high ceiling. That is not in dispute. I have no beef with the guy or the pick.I realize he missed Vegas and pre-season game 1, but there is a reason Romeo Langford was a lottery pick.
Before his injury last year he was a top 5 pick. I'd like to see what we have in him in 10mpg to start the season. He doesn't need to "walk on water initially", good defense, aggressive offensive moves to the rim.
If Romeo is capable of being wing depth it (1) may give Danny flexibility at the trade deadline & (2) go into Jaylen Brown's Brinks truck equation next summer.
Judging him before he plays a preseason or Oct/Nov game is a hair premature.
I actually like Ojeleye quite a bit, but he is what he is: a 3-D role player who has no real offense other than open threes when they are falling.Grant Williams is a better player than Ojeleye. Williams has Ryan Gomes' body but Don Nelson's brain. He's light years ahead of Ojeleye as an offensive player and not that far behind defensively.
I don't see Wanamaker getting minutes ahead of either Edwards or Waters. Even if Wanamaker is slightly better, what's the point of playing him instead of the rookies, especially since a team needing Wanamaker in the rotation is probably going nowhere.
And I expect Theis to be the starting center. He's by far the best defender in the group and he can make a trey now and then. I think Kanter is much more effective coming off the bench against the other team's second unit, where he can collect more garbage points. That's his strength.
Yeah, I like Romeo’s potential but this is going to be a redshirt year for him unless we suffer a lot of injuries.He went high because he has a high ceiling. That is not in dispute. I have no beef with the guy or the pick.
He's just miles away. He's young. He lost school time and first offseason prep time to injury. There's almost no scenario where he can pick up the defensive rotations enough where Brad doesn't want to drown him. Nevermind the broken shot and a crapload of wings in front of him. And Brad needs to see the wings in front of him (and Danny) for decisionmaking reasons, as you noted.
The worst thing that Brad could do for the Celtics and Romeo would be to give him 10 minutes a game, IMO.
I liked him for the same reasons, but I'm moving on. He shot 32% from beyond the arc in his rookie year, and 31.5% last year. When were the open threes falling?I actually like Ojeleye quite a bit, but he is what he is: a 3-D role player who has no real offense other than open threes when they are falling.
I would disagree with this assessment. Ojeleye is not a good defender. He is a good on-ball defender on the perimeter against guys who don’t shoot well. That’s an incredibly limited and not all that useful skill set. Otherwise, he’s an ok defender who contributes nothing on offense.I actually like Ojeleye quite a bit, but he is what he is: a 3-D role player who has no real offense other than open threes when they are falling.
I'd like to see Grant and Edwards getting time, maybe Edwards as part of a bench unit with Smart when Walker is out.
I agree with all of this.Grant and Edwards are going to get minutes just because they fill positions of need (shooter to pair with Smart on bench, 4/small 5).
Romeo is not gonna play a ton barring injury. Smart, Brown, Tatum, and Hayward all are blocking him.
And minimizes some of Kanter's defensive issues, not going against starters all the time.
Yeah I mean at that point you're talking about Greg Monroe+. Can't start in today's NBA, but worth it as $5M of ballast and can be a plus against backups sometimes.And minimizes some of Kanter's defensive issues, not going against starters all the time.
I think that’s part of it, the other part being that he’s going to be a bit of a project (needs to work on his shooting form, etc.), so his impact won’t be as great from the start, despite the high upside.I understand the issues with respect to injuries and playing time, but Romeo seems to be the least hyped top draft choice I can remember across Boston sports.
Any thoughts why?
Is it just out of sight, out of mind, especially with all the other story lines sucking all the oxygen? Or is there something more?
For me, I wasn't that excited about the pick to begin with. Then there's been considerable buzz about Williams, Edwards and of course Tacko, all of whom are pretty interesting prospects. I'm hoping that the lack of attention is good for Romeo, keeping the pressure off. That I haven't ever seen him play doesn't help. I'd be surprised if he contributes more than Edwards or Williams this year.I understand the issues with respect to injuries and playing time, but Romeo seems to be the least hyped top draft choice I can remember across Boston sports.
Any thoughts why?
Is it just out of sight, out of mind, especially with all the other story lines sucking all the oxygen? Or is there something more?
I think this nails it. He's been injured this Summer and the other more seasoned rookies have played well.I understand the issues with respect to injuries and playing time, but Romeo seems to be the least hyped top draft choice I can remember across Boston sports.
Any thoughts why?
Is it just out of sight, out of mind, especially with all the other story lines sucking all the oxygen? Or is there something more?
Romeo, I think, is really really good at playing basketball. Which would have made him a great pick 25 years ago. However, as the NBA turns into more of a 3P shooting contest, his skill set is less valuable, well at least as of right now.I understand the issues with respect to injuries and playing time, but Romeo seems to be the least hyped top draft choice I can remember across Boston sports.
Any thoughts why?
Is it just out of sight, out of mind, especially with all the other story lines sucking all the oxygen? Or is there something more?
Yes he has confirmed he is going to play.Will we see Romeo on the court tomorrow night, even if it's just garbage time?
Basically this. The whole wild & crazy free agent season, followed by the Celtic-powered World Cup team and the anticipation of the post Horford/Irving team has driven everything else to the periphery. And it’s probably for the best for Langford.Is it just out of sight, out of mind, especially with all the other story lines sucking all the oxygen? Or is there something more?
My sense is that he was just as much a Stevens pick. How could he pass on Indiana's Mr. Basketball?He's just such a Danny pick, too. Tweener guard/wing with a unique set of skills but enough question marks (SG that can't shoot) to make you question where his ceiling is.
Oh he will, it just mostly will be in Portland.Plus being from Indiana, I can't imagine Romeo won't see plenty of court time...
TL started the opener before he was injured. It will be interesting to see how Brad utilizes this role but bringing Kanter in to provide offense mid-way through the 1st period is probably the best way to optimize his production. It seems like we are going to be going small almost exclusively and REALLY small at times as well.That's good news. Have to believe Theis has the inside edge, since he can also shoot 3s and help spread the floor.
Matching up Kanter ~15-20mpg against the opponents' 2nd unit feels like the best way to limit his defensive shortcomings. It also lets Enis be a top offensive option instead of being the 5th offensive option with the first unit.TL started the opener before he was injured. It will be interesting to see how Brad utilizes this role but bringing Kanter in to provide offense mid-way through the 1st period is probably the best way to optimize his production. It seems like we are going to be going small almost exclusively and REALLY small at times as well.
I think we’re likely to close with Smart plus our starting 1-4 if it works. However, I would expect us to play most of the game outside of the last 5-8 minutes with a traditional big at the 5. We will probably be almost exclusively small at the 4.TL started the opener before he was injured. It will be interesting to see how Brad utilizes this role but bringing Kanter in to provide offense mid-way through the 1st period is probably the best way to optimize his production. It seems like we are going to be going small almost exclusively and REALLY small at times as well.
Brad can run a team; he's a bit bigger so IMO he plays good defense on most PGs, and he shot 41% from 3P. He's likely insurance if Marcus or Kemba go down (god forbid!).Comments: I fail to see what Wannamaker brings to this particular team. Yes, they would have to eat his $1.4M cap hit, but I think both Strus and Green are more valuable as either development players or potential trade fodder. Ballast, shhmallast.....
I've been on team Waters for a while now. He's a better player than Wanamaker right now.Brad can run a team; he's a bit bigger so IMO he plays good defense on most PGs, and he shot 41% from 3P. He's likely insurance if Marcus or Kemba go down (god forbid!).
In today's NBA, I think I'd rather take the shooter than the defender, but if it were up to me, I would have put Green into games a bit earlier to see if his defense translates against NBA starters, rather than the bench guys.