Aaron Nesmith and Romeo Langford are two of the Celtics more valuable trade chips (outside of the untouchables). If Ainge decides he wants to hold on to one of them but is willing to move the other in a trade, which would you prefer to see him keep? They were each 14th overall picks in back-to-back drafts and they're both wings. They're the same age (born nine days apart) but Romeo has one less year remaining on his rookie contract.
Romeo’s strengths are as a defender, a slasher, and he’s a decent ball handler. He seems to be the better athlete. I thought he looked comfortable with the speed of the game in the NBA last year. The questions for Romeo are whether he can stay healthy and if he’ll develop a shot.
Nesmith’s one perceived strength is three-point shooting. Everything else is the question mark. He doesn’t seem as comfortable with the speed of the game as Romeo. It looks like Aaron thinks he needs to go 110% to keep up so he’s out of control at times.
I’m conflicted because I think Romeo may develop into the better all-around wing, but Nesmith’s strength may be a better fit for what the Celtics need to help the Jays.
Romeo’s strengths are as a defender, a slasher, and he’s a decent ball handler. He seems to be the better athlete. I thought he looked comfortable with the speed of the game in the NBA last year. The questions for Romeo are whether he can stay healthy and if he’ll develop a shot.
Nesmith’s one perceived strength is three-point shooting. Everything else is the question mark. He doesn’t seem as comfortable with the speed of the game as Romeo. It looks like Aaron thinks he needs to go 110% to keep up so he’s out of control at times.
I’m conflicted because I think Romeo may develop into the better all-around wing, but Nesmith’s strength may be a better fit for what the Celtics need to help the Jays.