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  1. jasail

    '23 AL Playoff Picture

    Last two nights are clear evidence of this. Plus the Astro's are a very smart team and they kept the pressure on the Sox and the Sox continued to cough up runs on mistakes. Doing what they need to do is already difficult enough, it's impossible when you can't manage the fundamentals.
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    Thank you, Marcus

    I love Marcus. He bled green. He left it all on the court and he was great in the community. Watching him develop and mature from a hot headed tough youth to a respected grizzled vet was a privilege. I will miss watching him play. He was an enigma, a rollercoaster. A unique blend of hustle...
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    The Celtics Offseason

    I'm probably VP of the WCJ to Boston club. That said, I can't see JB resigning in Orlando, so I can't see Orlando being willing to spend their assets in this manner. I like it for Boston though.
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    The Celtics Offseason

    He was just waived.
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    The Celtics Offseason

    I think they have to look to find ways to upgrade their playmaking, shooting, and perimeter defense and lengthen their front court rotation. In an ideal world, I'd trade JB this offseason and use that to retool the roster. However, this is not an ideal world, it is one limited by the leagues...
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    Jaylen Brown, Year 7

    I think they have to look to find ways to upgrade their playmaking, shooting, and perimeter defense and lengthen their front court rotation. I'm not sure how they accomplish that given the make up of the rest of the roster and their cap situation. In an ideal world, I'd trade JB this offseason...
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    Joe Mazzulla officially named head coach

    Thanks for sharing. That's pretty much my sentiment on this.
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    The Celtics Offseason

    This team needs three things going into next season: (1) a dribble penetrator who can QB the offense and create for teammates; (2) a third big that can rim protect and shoot (i.e., the Horford understudy); and (3) a culture guy/leader/defensive tone setter. I thought they solved #1 last...
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    Good team to get right against. The Blazers don't play a lick of defense and the C's got whatever they wanted. Hopefully, that gives them some swagger going into this road trip where each game should be winnable there is a lot of travel. I'd prefer they close strong and find their playoff...
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    Grant “Corner Office” Williams

    Double post.
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    Grant “Corner Office” Williams

    If I can be an arm chair shrink to Celtics fans, I think part of the reason we almost fetishize Grant's struggles is because he is a frustrating personality. As @tbb345 points out, Grant talks/complains/gestures too much. He hasn't earned that type of latitude and even if he was a All-Star type...
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    I've got no problem with what Jaylen has given them since he came back from getting his face busted up. My problem with Jaylen has been and will remain the turnovers. He's good for a handful of head scratchingly bad possessions every game and they seem to be concentrated during periods when the...
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    I did not like CJM's rotations last night. They should have gone with a spread 5 offense earlier and more often last night. The two big line up currently stinks on both ends. Rob is not bringing that disruptive energy. He's not making the energy defensive plays, rim running, or forcing...
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    I was listening to the game last night driving home from Gloucester to the South Coast. Grande's was commenting on Brogdon's role and minutes. While he didn't say it straight out, his commentary made it pretty clear Malcom's minutes are an intentional, load management strategy. Given how...
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    JB turning himself into a facsimile of Jimmy or Demar in the midrage while also having a three point shot is a real delight. As has his handle in traffic. But all praise aside, that Longfellow poem and JB is spot on.
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    Agreed. Last night's loss had nothing to do with OKC shooting the lights out. They didn't match OKC's effort/energy and their defense was terrible. They mailed it in; it happens over a long season. A trend I do find concerning though is that they can't get up for a game when their shots don't...
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    How long will Chaim last?

    With these polls, it seems we are turning this page into the Sons of Elon Musk
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    2022-2023 General Celtics thread

    I think if you were to consider this sentence in the context of my full post, it's pretty obvious I share the sentiment that rough patches happen and this team is still well situated to win. I'm not jumping off the Zakim or trying to find my panic button among the Christmas decorations. I'm just...
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    How long will Chaim last?

    Not to derail this thread into a BBtL thread, but I think Mac may be out well before the end of next season. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Bill sits him for the rest of the year. I think the situation is becoming pretty untenable between the QB and HC/Coaching Staff and we may be...
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    How long will Chaim last?

    To me, 2023 is going to be a throw away season, I just can't see how this team can compete with the talent on the roster. IMO, Chaim is going to get a pass on this year and where the rubber meets the road is going to be the shape of the roster going into 2024 and performance with that roster...
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