Celtics sign Nik Stauskas
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Breaking out.
Is there any precedent for a G-League player getting signed to a multiyear NBA contract without first proving his mettle in the Association on a shorter deal (10-day, rest of season, etc.)?
Is there any precedent for a G-League player getting signed to a multiyear NBA contract without first proving his mettle in the Association on a shorter deal (10-day, rest of season, etc.)?
The transactions log is a trip down memory lane. The pick and the pick swap SAC attached with Stauskas to clear cap space (in order to sign Rondo to a one-year deal!) became the (in)famous Tatum and Langford selections.
Happens a lot late in the year, because I would guess heavily that like a lot of guys this is a "2 year deal", which is really a rest of season deal with a non-guaranteed second year.
Though also Stauskas is a long-time vet who seems to end up in the league for part of every season.
Ah, didn’t realize next year was non-guaranteed. That makes it look a lot more like your standard “G-league guy played well enough to earn an NBA roster spot” situation.
Still a nice pickup — have to believe Stauskas would be a useful 11th or 12th man for a lot of teams, so it’s a tiny little coup for us that he signed here.
Edit: Adding confirmation that next season’s money is non-guaranteed.
View: https://twitter.com/keithsmithnba/status/1499593771960442883?s=21
This was wild especially because yesterday Ryen Russillo was citing Nik Stauskas on his podcast as a reason not to believe G-League statistics. I guess Brad believes them!
Hypershotmisstomuchosis is very serious. It could well be a career ender if he doesnt get it fixed quickly.
Yeah, he just can’t get it going. His first shot last was a wide open corner 3 that missed the rim by a foot. It’s definitely psychological.
I guess the upside on that air-ball is AN missed the side of the backboard and didn't move the basket stanchion.
I'd call it the yips but it's worse. He is full-on shanking his irons.
Loved Nik since he's a Michigan alum. He's a terrific shooter, but does have some slash to him. Not sure if he can play D at this level.
Much more importantly, his nickname is Sauce Castillo due to a closed captioning blunder, and it's terrific. Let's get Saucy y'all!
Much more importantly, his nickname is Sauce Castillo due to a closed captioning blunder, and it's terrific. Let's get Saucy y'all!
His role will be to hit a few open 3 looks on kick outs. The ones Nesmith can’t.
Absolutely. In a situation like this, the coaches need to help instill some confidence in him.
its really too bad that he got hurt because this would have been the perfect time for him for gain experience and comfortability
I coached a kid who every day would hit 19-20, 47-50, 25 in a row, etc from 3pt. I mean every day. When he missed two in a row working out guys worried about whether they were in the Matrix and reality was no longer real. The first game was an upset win and he went 3-5. He never hit his 10th in game 3. In practice scrims he shot well. He had green light until the end. Never had another good game. He is the most extreme case, but some gys just never get it going even at a slightly higher level. Brilliant guy, one of our best guys in terms of leadership, etc. But he never figured it out and just walked away.
But I am sure Nesmith will be fine.
Honestly, as sad as it is to say, I think the hopes for Nesmith becoming any kind of contributor to the Celtics went up in smoke last night.
The injury seemed kind of serious, he already wasn’t in the rotation, and he clearly is psyched out right now. I just don’t see it happening
Just signing a bunch of shooters and hoping one sticks. Nothing else to do with the roster spots.