beside durant,westbrick and harden nobody scores on that team..limit one of those guys and we could beat them.Bradley! hopefully he can slow Westbrook down
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TP. Go Celtics!
TP. Go Celtics!
same here.
Go Celtics! JJJ is having a breakout game tonight.
Sounds like no JO, no Wilcox, no Bass leaves us with a 3-man big rotation of KG and Steamer starting with JJJ off the bench. Ibaka and Perk don't scare me offensively, at least, but that's not good.I hope so. Looking forward to this one in that cast.
I don't like the starting lineup, typical Doc.On the positive side -- Ibaka probably isn't talented enough offensively to punish any of the Celtics wing players in the post. Plus, the Celtics offense with Garnett playing in the high post and three wing players will drag Perkins out of the paint and Ibaka too. Could completely unsettle their team defense ... well if the C's can get any penetration offensively without Rondo around. Up to Pierce I guess.
OKC should bring in Nick Collison to play alongside Ibaka against Triple J and KG.Going small now with Perk at center. Need Nick Collison in there with Ibaka on the bench. Not Perk. Perk is too slow and too vulnerable defensively away from the rim in one-on-one and team defensive scenarios to check a player like Kevin Garnett.
Or go small with Durant at the four defending JJJ.
Second late whistle against BostonFourth late whistle this game already. I guess the refs are tired too.
A couple of nice defensive efforts from Bradley on Westbrook already.
QuoteA couple of nice defensive efforts from Bradley on Westbrook already.
Really? From what I saw Bradley was getting ate alive by Westbrook. You are aware he has 9 pts after one quarter?
over/under Thunders scoring 120 ptsBefore the 4th? ::)
It'd be nice if someone got you know.....angry or something. I've never seen such a listless team.
2 things that need to happen. Either:
1. Doc benches the starters for the rest of the game and plays the end of the bench to prove a point.
2. SOMEONE, either Pierce or Garnett needs to BLOW UP the huddle a la Toine to get people motivated.
Also, Doc, it'd be nice if you could come up with some new sets every once in awhile. This offense has been scouted for the last 5 years. It's stale bread!
And Scott Brooks is a moron. Time out??? why???
the basketball version of the rope-a-dope :PAnd Scott Brooks is a moron. Time out??? why???
His team is dead tired from all those fast breaks.
And Scott Brooks is a moron. Time out??? why???
His team is dead tired from all those fast breaks.
Jesus...even when we defend the 3, they hit them. This is not our night at all.
They're hitting EVERYTHING.. :o
okc on pace to score 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 points
They're hitting EVERYTHING.. :o
When no one is guarding you, much easier to hit the shot.
Btw, difference between Durant and other stars (like Wade/LeBron) - Durant gives Bradley dap for his dunk on him while walking over for that timeout.
Whats up with Ray manRay has been making lots of mistakes during this terrible stretch of games. Not only is he not shooting well, he's making so many careless turnovers.
Whats up with Ray manRay has been making lots of mistakes during this terrible stretch of games. Not only is he not shooting well, he's making so many careless turnovers.
i don't see this team finishing at .500. i don't even know what to do anymore. they make me really sad. not angry...just sad to see them go out this way
Btw, difference between Durant and other stars (like Wade/LeBron) - Durant gives Bradley dap for his dunk on him while walking over for that timeout.Did he I didn't see that thats awesome
Good move by Doc having Bradley guard Durant. How many games under .500 will they be after the long road tip in March? I smell the lottery.
I hate James Harden, he looks like Bin Laden.I'd love him in Green running with Rondo after next year when he's a RFA target
Why even bother defending Kevin Durant?
He shoots 50 % and if he doesn't make it, the refs will bail him out.
Good move by Doc having Bradley guard Durant. How many games under .500 will they be after the long road tip in March? I smell the lottery.
I wish for the lottery, sad is because of how terrible the east is we will end up the 8th seed and get swept in the first round with a mid pick
Good move by Doc having Bradley guard Durant. How many games under .500 will they be after the long road tip in March? I smell the lottery.
I wish for the lottery, sad is because of how terrible the east is we will end up the 8th seed and get swept in the first round with a mid pick
I don't think we'll make it to the playoffs
Wow
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KG is hurt. Please don't play him and make it worse. Play the scrubs and absorb the blowout.
i don't see this team finishing at .500. i don't even know what to do anymore. they make me really sad. not angry...just sad to see them go out this way
I think we are looking at 30-32 wins
For these posters crying bout us being in the lottery who the hell are we gonna get to turn the franchise around? who are ya'll clamoring so much that yall want the lottery??
This team is like watching your dog trying to live out its final years, walking around, struggling, trying to be the dog that he used to be but just doesn't have the strength or energy to do so. It's sad, and I find that I can't watch it.
i don't see this team finishing at .500. i don't even know what to do anymore. they make me really sad. not angry...just sad to see them go out this waywell, they make me angry. If they were putting in an honest effort every night and playing smart basketball but still getting beat, I could live with that. Losing due to lack of effort and playing with their heads up their collective butts is inexcusable for a team with 3 HOFers and another 2 that have been all-stars at least once.
For these posters crying bout us being in the lottery who the hell are we gonna get to turn the franchise around? who are ya'll clamoring so much that yall want the lottery??
theyre not clamoring for anyone. they just want the next chapter to start.
this is a franchise that builds for championships, not playoffs berths. If we're not in contention for a championship we need to start getting pieces that can help build us one
This team is like watching your dog trying to live out its final years, walking around, struggling, trying to be the dog that he used to be but just doesn't have the strength or energy to do so. It's sad, and I find that I can't watch it.
game not over
we are not gonna lose by 30pts
i got high hopes like that ant and the rubber tree plant
still can win
This team is like watching your dog trying to live out its final years, walking around, struggling, trying to be the dog that he used to be but just doesn't have the strength or energy to do so. It's sad, and I find that I can't watch it.
c orlando
ya should be use to it..nets was always a problem..sent us fishin
This team is like watching your dog trying to live out its final years, walking around, struggling, trying to be the dog that he used to be but just doesn't have the strength or energy to do so. It's sad, and I find that I can't watch it.
Couldn't have said it better myself. And the saddest part is, I spent over 1000$ bucks at the of last year to buy row 1 tickets/hotel stay for a celtics home game in march. Im really bummed right now, especially since the trade deadline falls before when I go. This absolutely sucks.
For these posters crying bout us being in the lottery who the hell are we gonna get to turn the franchise around? who are ya'll clamoring so much that yall want the lottery??
theyre not clamoring for anyone. they just want the next chapter to start.
this is a franchise that builds for championships, not playoffs berths. If we're not in contention for a championship we need to start getting pieces that can help build us one
TP. It is time to move on. This team just cannot compete. I don't want to watch the Cs go to the playoffs to get swept. There is ZERO chance they can beat the Bulls or the Heat. Would rather grab a decent lottery pick....shed salary and start over
Btw, difference between Durant and other stars (like Wade/LeBron) - Durant gives Bradley dap for his dunk on him while walking over for that timeout.
For these posters crying bout us being in the lottery who the hell are we gonna get to turn the franchise around? who are ya'll clamoring so much that yall want the lottery??
theyre not clamoring for anyone. they just want the next chapter to start.
this is a franchise that builds for championships, not playoffs berths. If we're not in contention for a championship we need to start getting pieces that can help build us one
TP. It is time to move on. This team just cannot compete. I don't want to watch the Cs go to the playoffs to get swept. There is ZERO chance they can beat the Bulls or the Heat. Would rather grab a decent lottery pick....shed salary and start over
I think Danny realizes this
For these posters crying bout us being in the lottery who the hell are we gonna get to turn the franchise around? who are ya'll clamoring so much that yall want the lottery??
theyre not clamoring for anyone. they just want the next chapter to start.
this is a franchise that builds for championships, not playoffs berths. If we're not in contention for a championship we need to start getting pieces that can help build us one
TP. It is time to move on. This team just cannot compete. I don't want to watch the Cs go to the playoffs to get swept. There is ZERO chance they can beat the Bulls or the Heat. Would rather grab a decent lottery pick....shed salary and start over
I think Danny realizes this
I think Ainge will make at least one trade for the future. Who do you guys think would be the first guy to go? I'm gonna say Ray.
This team is like watching your dog trying to live out its final years, walking around, struggling, trying to be the dog that he used to be but just doesn't have the strength or energy to do so. It's sad, and I find that I can't watch it.
Couldn't have said it better myself. And the saddest part is, I spent over 1000$ bucks at the of last year to buy row 1 tickets/hotel stay for a celtics home game in march. Im really bummed right now, especially since the trade deadline falls before when I go. This absolutely sucks.
Wow
That sucks.
This team is like watching your dog trying to live out its final years, walking around, struggling, trying to be the dog that he used to be but just doesn't have the strength or energy to do so. It's sad, and I find that I can't watch it.difference is you can shoe a dying dog mercy and put it to sleep :'(
I think Ainge will make at least one trade for the future. Who do you guys think would be the first guy to go? I'm gonna say Ray.
I think Ainge will make at least one trade for the future. Who do you guys think would be the first guy to go? I'm gonna say Ray.
Bradley really tried, but Westbrook isn't Jameer Nelson.
Starting out with two long jumpers. This team just does not get it.
Make that 3 jumpers.
Why isn't Johnson playing? This is beyond stupid.
KG looks 100 years old out there can barely even take fouls >:(
Starting out with two long jumpers. This team just does not get it.
Make that 3 jumpers.
Just bad basketball to watch
Starting out with two long jumpers. This team just does not get it.
Make that 3 jumpers.
Just bad basketball to watch
painful to see how fall they have fallen since the 08 title...god I wish they would have pulled game 7 out in 2010
chip away at the lead~get it under 20 and who knows we may just get close enough for a big let down :D
Perk s ONE guy who REALLY could have used some college training....stop that junior high attitude...
I was going to ask that...Peitrus instead of Steamer......peitrus is not even a center..and steam does RUN.....Doc shows more and more his lack of knowledge..and how to piece together something.....still good players here.....players to use this time for our advantage......get them game time, real time...develop them....steam has skils worth moving forward on......Perk s ONE guy who REALLY could have used some college training....stop that junior high attitude...
Meadowlark, Doc stuck it to Steamer again. Started Pietrus and went small.
Well, who still hate bradley.....I never did, and surely don't now..!
Westbrook > Rondo
got to make a run now fellas...
Westbrook > Rondo
Rondo is not play smart guy
Bradley still suckstonite he's a lot better than Rondo
Don't be fooled
Remember when scouts were down on Durant because he could not bench 100 lbs?no
i don't see this team finishing at .500. i don't even know what to do anymore. they make me really sad. not angry...just sad to see them go out this waywell, they make me angry. If they were putting in an honest effort every night and playing smart basketball but still getting beat, I could live with that. Losing due to lack of effort and playing with their heads up their collective butts is inexcusable for a team with 3 HOFers and another 2 that have been all-stars at least once.
because someone thinks he's a great coach. I don't, but someone does. only good coaching job he did was when he outcoached Phil in the 08 finals. other than that, he can manage personalities apparently but not apparently instruct his team to play hard or play smart.if Danny fires Doc, does Austin Rivers come play for us?
i am trying to figure out why Doc is coaching this team
right, serious question when is the trade deadline? lolgot to make a run now fellas...
Thanks for giving us all a chuckle tonight.. Love your enthusiasm
Remember when scouts were down on Durant because he could not bench 100 lbs?no
dooooooling!!
3pt
Donny is a moron. Pierce jumped into Westbrook.someone's gotta be Tommy
This team is uncapable of running a [dang] fast break
Whn your team is like this, you try to deveop your youth vs star teams...get them up to the point where they might attract some attention for trades......or develop for later when you have a stronger team...but not doc.......he has a better plan...i am sure....
I'm on the bus homeGood luck to ya..HOPE you get the JOB...!!!
From a job interview :)
The smiley is for two reasons:
1) It went well.
2) I'm not watching this game ;)
I'm on the bus homeHere's a good luck TP -- hope you get the job!
From a job interview :)
The smiley is for two reasons:
1) It went well.
2) I'm not watching this game ;)
I'm on the bus home
From a job interview :)
The smiley is for two reasons:
1) It went well.
2) I'm not watching this game ;)
Well looks like we cut into the lead a lil bit
Nice effort and run while helping my son with his homework
paul is ready..
he about to take over
Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right nowas a PC fan, I'm happy for Brooks but JJJ is going to be a player. I'll take a talented big over a talented small almost all the time. since Brooks isn't Jordan or Kobe, I'm not regretting the trade at this point. way too early for buyer's remorse.
PERK!!
Oh, wait.
Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right nowas a PC fan, I'm happy for Brooks but JJJ is going to be a player. I'll take a talented big over a talented small almost all the time. since Brooks isn't Jordan or Kobe, I'm not regretting the trade at this point. way too early for buyer's remorse.
Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right nowas a PC fan, I'm happy for Brooks but JJJ is going to be a player. I'll take a talented big over a talented small almost all the time. since Brooks isn't Jordan or Kobe, I'm not regretting the trade at this point. way too early for buyer's remorse.
Johnson needs to rebound and play a lot better D before he becomes a plyer.
Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
exactly, Marshon isn't pushing himself on D by any stretch of the imagination. he's a good offensive player. same for JJJ.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right nowas a PC fan, I'm happy for Brooks but JJJ is going to be a player. I'll take a talented big over a talented small almost all the time. since Brooks isn't Jordan or Kobe, I'm not regretting the trade at this point. way too early for buyer's remorse.
Johnson needs to rebound and play a lot better D before he becomes a plyer.
True, but the same is true of Brooks (at least in terms of defense).
Thanks for all the well-wishes peeps!I'm on the bus home
From a job interview :)
The smiley is for two reasons:
1) It went well.
2) I'm not watching this game ;)
TP!!! Me being nosey, but what type of job?
Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
refuses to play the best players? :o exactly what player on our bench is better than KG, PP, Ray or Rondo?Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
Can he run the break? What would happen if we had him instead of them? Have horrifically embarrassing losses? Oh wait. We have that now. If we were to call the Nets and offer PP or Ray for Brooks and salary filler they'd laugh for 3 days straight.Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
He's a 2 guard starting on a terrible team. He's not better than Ray or Paul and thus wouldn't be getting substantial minutes.
Except for every 5th game or so when Rondo finally blows up Avery would be the better option since he will play defense.refuses to play the best players? :o exactly what player on our bench is better than KG, PP, Ray or Rondo?Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
I'll go along with Doc not playing rookies or young players unless he has to but he will play his best players until they're run into the ground. that's his problem.
funny thing about these old Celtic pro's...you get to them..they can still play..! Like BARKLEY said..all you have to do is make the playoffs...! and who said rondo for harden...no way...
Either Dallas, San Antonio or the Lakers are coming out of the West. How do you guys like how the refs are keeping the Celts in the game now? ;DMemphis...are they in the wqest..if they get that post up guy back...!
If you're stating Pietrus is better than Ray and JJJ is better than KG and that Bradley is better than Rondo, you'd be the only one and I'm ever so thankful you aren't the talent evaluator for this team.Except for every 5th game or so when Rondo finally blows up Avery would be the better option since he will play defense.refuses to play the best players? :o exactly what player on our bench is better than KG, PP, Ray or Rondo?Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
I'll go along with Doc not playing rookies or young players unless he has to but he will play his best players until they're run into the ground. that's his problem.
You forgot this "player" named Jermaine O'Neal. Is Pietrus capable of playing defense and doing something other than just sitting around waiting for wide open 3s on offense? That would make him better than Ray.
All those times KG is out with a "personal matter" JJJ is better. But Doc still won't play him.
Well I'm not exactly saying that, but I am saying the Big 3 suck.If you're stating Pietrus is better than Ray and JJJ is better than KG and that Bradley is better than Rondo, you'd be the only one and I'm ever so thankful you aren't the talent evaluator for this team.Except for every 5th game or so when Rondo finally blows up Avery would be the better option since he will play defense.refuses to play the best players? :o exactly what player on our bench is better than KG, PP, Ray or Rondo?Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
I'll go along with Doc not playing rookies or young players unless he has to but he will play his best players until they're run into the ground. that's his problem.
You forgot this "player" named Jermaine O'Neal. Is Pietrus capable of playing defense and doing something other than just sitting around waiting for wide open 3s on offense? That would make him better than Ray.
All those times KG is out with a "personal matter" JJJ is better. But Doc still won't play him.
okay..if westbrook is sooo good, and bradley is soo bad..how come bradley is in his shirt..?
No trade proposals should involve Bradley. He's going to be very good in 2-3 years.tp..#13..he gets better every game...play that kid...
still time
love the heart of this team..
which seems to be forgotten by most
Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
exactly what GM running a franchise that's rebuilding trade a rookie SG that has potential for a 36-year-old SG?Can he run the break? What would happen if we had him instead of them? Have horrifically embarrassing losses? Oh wait. We have that now. If we were to call the Nets and offer PP or Ray for Brooks and salary filler they'd laugh for 3 days straight.Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
He's a 2 guard starting on a terrible team. He's not better than Ray or Paul and thus wouldn't be getting substantial minutes.
Don't think he couldn't do that to Rondo, because he could, only with more pleasureokay..if westbrook is sooo good, and bradley is soo bad..how come bradley is in his shirt..?
Last time I looked, Westbrook had 32 points
I don't buy big men that do nothing for a whileJust FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
Ron Mercer filled it up as a rookie on a bad Celtics team, and look what happened to his career. I never buy 2-guards until they've done it for good teams or for an extended period of time.
I can at least meet you part of the way on that -- they definitely aren't close to what they used to be.Well I'm not exactly saying that, but I am saying the Big 3 suck.If you're stating Pietrus is better than Ray and JJJ is better than KG and that Bradley is better than Rondo, you'd be the only one and I'm ever so thankful you aren't the talent evaluator for this team.Except for every 5th game or so when Rondo finally blows up Avery would be the better option since he will play defense.refuses to play the best players? :o exactly what player on our bench is better than KG, PP, Ray or Rondo?Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
I'll go along with Doc not playing rookies or young players unless he has to but he will play his best players until they're run into the ground. that's his problem.
You forgot this "player" named Jermaine O'Neal. Is Pietrus capable of playing defense and doing something other than just sitting around waiting for wide open 3s on offense? That would make him better than Ray.
All those times KG is out with a "personal matter" JJJ is better. But Doc still won't play him.
Durant is the best scorer I've seen in a long time.his versatility reminds me a lot of George Gervin, but with a bit more power to his game.
Strange game. But I'm actually more optimistic about our team now, than I was before. Not very logical, I know :D
It depends on what Doc you believe exists right now. If you believe he's the old Doc that gave minutes to young guys like Baby and Powe and Rondo and Perk and Delonte and Tony Allen, and Gomes then you think Brooks would be making a difference.exactly what GM running a franchise that's rebuilding trade a rookie SG that has potential for a 36-year-old SG?Can he run the break? What would happen if we had him instead of them? Have horrifically embarrassing losses? Oh wait. We have that now. If we were to call the Nets and offer PP or Ray for Brooks and salary filler they'd laugh for 3 days straight.Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
He's a 2 guard starting on a terrible team. He's not better than Ray or Paul and thus wouldn't be getting substantial minutes.
you're not helping your argument that Brooks was a bad deal or that he'd be saving the franchise if we kept him. if JJJ was getting as much playing time as Brooks, he'd have similar numbers ( granted, that's an assumption on my part but JJJ has shown he's more than capable of scoring when given minutes). Put Brooks on team where he'd be stuck behind a top HOF starter and a backup that's played like a 6th man candidate and he'd be sitting just like JJJ.
over/under Thunders scoring 120 pts
Sooooo, they call you the chief because....you run an underground casino..?over/under Thunders scoring 120 pts
For those keeping score, it was close with 119.
Sooooo, they call you the chief because....you run an underground casino..?over/under Thunders scoring 120 pts
For those keeping score, it was close with 119.
there's only 1 Doc: the one that doesn't play young players unless he has no veteran options.It depends on what Doc you believe exists right now. If you believe he's the old Doc that gave minutes to young guys like Baby and Powe and Rondo and Perk and Delonte and Tony Allen, and Gomes then you think Brooks would be making a difference.exactly what GM running a franchise that's rebuilding trade a rookie SG that has potential for a 36-year-old SG?Can he run the break? What would happen if we had him instead of them? Have horrifically embarrassing losses? Oh wait. We have that now. If we were to call the Nets and offer PP or Ray for Brooks and salary filler they'd laugh for 3 days straight.Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
He's a 2 guard starting on a terrible team. He's not better than Ray or Paul and thus wouldn't be getting substantial minutes.
you're not helping your argument that Brooks was a bad deal or that he'd be saving the franchise if we kept him. if JJJ was getting as much playing time as Brooks, he'd have similar numbers ( granted, that's an assumption on my part but JJJ has shown he's more than capable of scoring when given minutes). Put Brooks on team where he'd be stuck behind a top HOF starter and a backup that's played like a 6th man candidate and he'd be sitting just like JJJ.
If you believe as I do that he wouldn't play a rookie or a good player right now unless someone puts a gun to his head (Danny. Where is your gun?) then it wouldn't matter if we had the 3rd best rookie in the league and JJJ may be the 4th best but we won't know
Name vets he has as an option now. No no no. Not the tired show up-and-give-me-a-check-I-already-won-my-ring vets. Contributing vets. Vets contributing to a winning team. Maybe KG when he isn't having "personal issues". But that's it. Pietrus and Wilcox are vets I guess. Bass when he's healthythere's only 1 Doc: the one that doesn't play young players unless he has no veteran options.It depends on what Doc you believe exists right now. If you believe he's the old Doc that gave minutes to young guys like Baby and Powe and Rondo and Perk and Delonte and Tony Allen, and Gomes then you think Brooks would be making a difference.exactly what GM running a franchise that's rebuilding trade a rookie SG that has potential for a 36-year-old SG?Can he run the break? What would happen if we had him instead of them? Have horrifically embarrassing losses? Oh wait. We have that now. If we were to call the Nets and offer PP or Ray for Brooks and salary filler they'd laugh for 3 days straight.Just because Doc refuses to play the best players doesn't mean he isn't a better player than JJJ or anyone else.Just FYI there's a first team all nba rookie in NJ with 18 points right now
Pretty sure Irving and Rubio have the Rookie Guard spots sewn up on the first team. Also, FY!, he wouldn't be playing over Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.
He's a 2 guard starting on a terrible team. He's not better than Ray or Paul and thus wouldn't be getting substantial minutes.
you're not helping your argument that Brooks was a bad deal or that he'd be saving the franchise if we kept him. if JJJ was getting as much playing time as Brooks, he'd have similar numbers ( granted, that's an assumption on my part but JJJ has shown he's more than capable of scoring when given minutes). Put Brooks on team where he'd be stuck behind a top HOF starter and a backup that's played like a 6th man candidate and he'd be sitting just like JJJ.
If you believe as I do that he wouldn't play a rookie or a good player right now unless someone puts a gun to his head (Danny. Where is your gun?) then it wouldn't matter if we had the 3rd best rookie in the league and JJJ may be the 4th best but we won't know
The notion he played those young guys because they earned it is crap. he had no veterans to put out there instead of them. Name a vet he has as an option.
Also, he will play good players if he has them. Brooks probably would have seen the court this year when Dooling went down and taken the minutes given to Moore. Brooks wouldn't see the court otherwise. You're also assuming he's going to be a gunner on a team where every starter has been to the all-star game. that's a bit of a stretch.
JjJ is our best matchup with Durant. Why does doc refuse to be creative with his matchups.
JjJ is our best matchup with Durant. Why does doc refuse to be creative with his matchups.
JjJ is our best matchup with Durant. Why does doc refuse to be creative with his matchups.
JJJ is a terrible defender. Out of position and with a player of Durant's caliber, it'd be a bloodbath. Durant shot 9-22... he'd have shot 17-22 if it was JJJ on him. He wouldn't, because JJJ would foul out in a hurry, but you get the idea.