I don't understand people's obsession for Giannis, it's too early. He hasn't develop his shot and mid-range game yet. He disappear in some games because of that.
Parker has apparently some defensive problems.
Milwaukee rely on rookies like Brogdon and Maker to stay alive in their series.
Not a very talented team (yet).
Minnesota is just a bunch of kids with spectacular skills. But besides KAT, I don't have much faith in their future. They apparently don't want to learn how to hustle, sacrifice and learn how to win games.
Chicago's talent is misfit and their FO/coach are deeply flawed. It shows during the season and more in the playoffs.
I don't believe Rondo is a difference between 2-0 away and 0-2 home.
This is a huge gape, Rondo is still good but we can't give so much credit to him.
Boston is real, first seed, with great team play, good defense and with solutions on offense.
I like Al a lot, he's probably the only big that does everything well. He's so well rounded. He isn't on top of any stats/skills but he has no flaws. He can do everything well.
Now, is he worth the max? In today's new tv deal and crazy market value, yes.
He wasn't 2 years ago, and I believe Danny doesn't see Al as a max player as well.
But we had to sign him to a max to have a chance at Durant and to establish Boston as a good destination for free agency.
There is no doubt you'll give the same max to Al if you had to reconsider. No brainer.
By the way, I'm really impressed of the entire team performance. Shots were not falling, IT was struggling at the 3 pts line. Bulls were on fire and gaining confidence.
Nobody doubts, everybody keeps giving energy and hustles every possession and it pays BIG in the fourth quarter.
Very proud to be a Celtics fan today.