We are doomed to lose this game without Brandon Bass
We are doomed to lose this game without Brandon Bass
Bass is out?
Anybody else hear Tommy in the pre-game say something to the effect of "All these people sitting in their living rooms talking about trading guys like they're playing Monopoly....and then our friends in the media drumming up these trades to get people to call in their crappy talk shows....Jeff Green is a good player!!...."
I didn't get it word for word but it was my favorite pre-game moment in recent memory.
You can't have Rondo and Wallace on the court together.
You can't have Rondo and Wallace on the court together.
You can't leave Wallace on the court.
Belinelli is having a great season. He was such a streaky shooter when he first came into the league. Making 50% FG% and 45% 3PT this season. Impressive growth.
KO doing a great job so far.Meh...he basically gave Matt Bonner 5 pts. Everything positive this kid does is undone by his atrocious defense.
It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
KO doing a great job so far.Meh...he basically gave Matt Bonner 5 pts. Everything positive this kid does is undone by his atrocious defense.
G: Pressey
G: Bayless
G: Chris Johnson
F: Olynyk
F: Humphries
This is an embarrassingly bad lineup.
KO doing a great job so far.Meh...he basically gave Matt Bonner 5 pts. Everything positive this kid does is undone by his atrocious defense.
KO doing a great job so far.Meh...he basically gave Matt Bonner 5 pts. Everything positive this kid does is undone by his atrocious defense.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
G: Pressey
G: Bayless
G: Chris Johnson
F: Olynyk
F: Humphries
This is an embarrassingly bad lineup.
What is the problem?
We have comeback now to take the lead. Its better than the starting lineup so far
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
I hope Bill Russell lives to 125.
Wallace actually still has game. I think with a defined role, he could average close to what he did in his prime. If we trade Jeff Green, I kind of expect Wallace to get a big boost
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Wallace actually still has game. I think with a defined role, he could average close to what he did in his prime. If we trade Jeff Green, I kind of expect Wallace to get a big boost
KO doing a great job so far.i assume you mean on offense and the boards. on defense he is simply too slow and lacks lateral movement to keep up with spurs who attack the basket. he will improve with coaching, not a lot, but some.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Dirk had/has the transcendent shooting touch of an elite guard. There has never been a 7 footer who could shoot and score the way he did/does. Dirk in his younger days was also very athletic.
I like olynyk. But the dirk comparisons are unfair to him.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
I love all the KO hate when he's a plus 7 and our undersized center (Sully) is a minus 17. Big men take time. I'll give the kid another year before my opinion is fully formed on him.
LolI guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
I guess the answer is, he IS growing on you.
A while back you said he won't be on an NBA roster 2 years from now. Then you said he won't be on an NBA roster after his rookie contract. Now you say he'll only be on an NBA roster after his rookie contract if someone wants an offense-only stretch four off the bench. At this pace, you will be in love with Olynyk's game by December, 2019.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Dirk had/has the transcendent shooting touch of an elite guard. There has never been a 7 footer who could shoot and score the way he did/does. Dirk in his younger days was also very athletic.
I like olynyk. But the dirk comparisons are unfair to him.
LOL...I think you are missing all the ifs and coulds I put in there.I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
I guess the answer is, he IS growing on you.
A while back you said he won't be on an NBA roster 2 years from now. Then you said he won't be on an NBA roster after his rookie contract. Now you say he'll only be on an NBA roster after his rookie contract if someone wants an offense-only stretch four off the bench. At this pace, you will be in love with Olynyk's game by December, 2019.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Dirk had/has the transcendent shooting touch of an elite guard. There has never been a 7 footer who could shoot and score the way he did/does. Dirk in his younger days was also very athletic.
I like olynyk. But the dirk comparisons are unfair to him.
Durant?
I get why people who haven't played a lot of organized basketball think KO plays bad defense. I'm not going to say he is a dynamic defender but when his man scores it is generally due to him helping out his teammates. Case in point was that Bonner three. He was late getting to Bonnor because he was preventing a layup from a cutter on the wing.
His 1 v 1 defense is usually solid. When Demarcus Cousins was destroying Sully, KO took him for a spell and shut him down including a forced turnover. He has also learned how to keep his hand straight up and jump, making players have to finish over him near the rim. He has been forcing a lot of misses like that recently.
Overall, the guy is a Rookie and white in the NBA. I think his future in the NBA might be the Larry Bird kind of small forward with Sully and an inside defensive minded C.
He has made HUGE strides already this year from the kid Hansborough threw around in that first game against Toronto. He plays so much tougher now inside fighting for rebounds.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Dirk had/has the transcendent shooting touch of an elite guard. There has never been a 7 footer who could shoot and score the way he did/does. Dirk in his younger days was also very athletic.
I like olynyk. But the dirk comparisons are unfair to him.
Sorry, but Dirk was never "very athletic."
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Dirk had/has the transcendent shooting touch of an elite guard. There has never been a 7 footer who could shoot and score the way he did/does. Dirk in his younger days was also very athletic.
I like olynyk. But the dirk comparisons are unfair to him.
Durant?
I get why people who haven't played a lot of organized basketball think KO plays bad defense. I'm not going to say he is a dynamic defender but when his man scores it is generally due to him helping out his teammates. Case in point was that Bonner three. He was late getting to Bonnor because he was preventing a layup from a cutter on the wing.
His 1 v 1 defense is usually solid. When Demarcus Cousins was destroying Sully, KO took him for a spell and shut him down including a forced turnover. He has also learned how to keep his hand straight up and jump, making players have to finish over him near the rim. He has been forcing a lot of misses like that recently.
Overall, the guy is a Rookie and white in the NBA. I think his future in the NBA might be the Larry Bird kind of small forward with Sully and an inside defensive minded C.
He has made HUGE strides already this year from the kid Hansborough threw around in that first game against Toronto. He plays so much tougher now inside fighting for rebounds.
KO is waaaaaaaaay to slow to play SF. Gotsa be a stretch big.
Is it just me or is this free flow offense with very little emphasis on set plays and lots of emphasis on ball movement and individual shot creation just not the best style for Rajon Rondo's skill set?
Is it just me or is this free flow offense with very little emphasis on set plays and lots of emphasis on ball movement and individual shot creation just not the best style for Rajon Rondo's skill set?
I sense this as well.
I guess you will just never understand my problem with Olynyk.It would be nice if Sully could put in some of these offensive rebound bunnies he has gotten.
Nick, is Kelly O starting to grow on you?
Simply put, I hate weak, finesse, offensively minded big men that can't play defense, and that's exactly what Olynyk is. If he makes it past his rookie contract, its going to be because someone wants a stretch four off the bench that can score against bad second team defensive big men.
He is showing skills on one side of the ball but is completely awful on the other.
Do you know how many people used that same description on Dirk? What I see is a highly skilled offensive player, that has only played 65 total games (NCAA/NBA) since 2011 because of the redshirt, and continues to improve in all aspects of the game as his confidence grows.
Dirk had/has the transcendent shooting touch of an elite guard. There has never been a 7 footer who could shoot and score the way he did/does. Dirk in his younger days was also very athletic.
I like olynyk. But the dirk comparisons are unfair to him.
Durant?
I get why people who haven't played a lot of organized basketball think KO plays bad defense. I'm not going to say he is a dynamic defender but when his man scores it is generally due to him helping out his teammates. Case in point was that Bonner three. He was late getting to Bonnor because he was preventing a layup from a cutter on the wing.
His 1 v 1 defense is usually solid. When Demarcus Cousins was destroying Sully, KO took him for a spell and shut him down including a forced turnover. He has also learned how to keep his hand straight up and jump, making players have to finish over him near the rim. He has been forcing a lot of misses like that recently.
Overall, the guy is a Rookie and white in the NBA. I think his future in the NBA might be the Larry Bird kind of small forward with Sully and an inside defensive minded C.
He has made HUGE strides already this year from the kid Hansborough threw around in that first game against Toronto. He plays so much tougher now inside fighting for rebounds.
KO is waaaaaaaaay to slow to play SF. Gotsa be a stretch big.
I disagree. When he has matched up on SFs this year he has done very well. A lot of times Dirk plays SF. Gallinari does. Durant does, although he is quick, I'm just pointing out 7ft guys who play SF.
Is RoboCop going to be a bust?
Im no tanker! Let's win this one!!
What a nice drive and finish by KO.
You rarely see big players that can dribble and score with their off hand
What a nice drive and finish by KO.
You rarely see big players that can dribble and score with their off hand
I cant wait to see how he looks after adding some more strength to his frame. I like his scrappy game!
What a nice drive and finish by KO.
You rarely see big players that can dribble and score with their off hand
I cant wait to see how he looks after adding some more strength to his frame. I like his scrappy game!
Duncan putting on a clinic as to how to be a real big man in the NBA.
What a nice drive and finish by KO.
You rarely see big players that can dribble and score with their off hand
I cant wait to see how he looks after adding some more strength to his frame. I like his scrappy game!
Yeah....he is too timid ......can't be shy in the NBA
Duncan putting on a clinic as to how to be a real big man in the NBA.
I don't think there are many guys in the league you'd like to match up against those three. If that is your criteria we aren't going to field a SF.
can Rondo just stay in front of his man?
He is always trying to steal the ball. I don't get it
What a nice drive and finish by KO.
You rarely see big players that can dribble and score with their off hand
I cant wait to see how he looks after adding some more strength to his frame. I like his scrappy game!
Yeah....he is too timid ......can't be shy in the NBA
He has a lot of good instincts. If he could just hold his ground a little more, he would make a big step towards being a high quality role player.
Duncan putting on a clinic as to how to be a real big man in the NBA.
He looks 10 years younger tonight.
Rondo has six 3s in the last two games, crazy
Duncan putting on a clinic as to how to be a real big man in the NBA.
He looks 10 years younger tonight.
He has looked great for the past 2 seasons! It's amazing how he still performs with all that mileage.
Just trade Jeff Green right now!
Just trade Jeff Green right now!
OK, after your beer. But you got to trade Bass too.Just trade Jeff Green right now!
This second ?
Can I finish my beer ?
Just trade Jeff Green right now!
This second ?
Can I finish my beer ?
OK, after your beer. But you got to trade Bass too.Just trade Jeff Green right now!
This second ?
Can I finish my beer ?
In other news, Paul Pierce has 25 points on 9-11 shooting in 22 minutes against the Bobcats. Still ballin'.I hope we can sign him in the offseason to play back up to Wiggins.
That's better :)In other news, Paul Pierce has 25 points on 9-11 shooting in 22 minutes against the Bobcats. Still ballin'.I hope we can sign him in the offseason to play back up to Parker
In other news, Paul Pierce has 25 points on 9-11 shooting in 22 minutes against the Bobcats. Still ballin'.I hope we can sign him in the offseason to play back up to Wiggins.
In other news, Paul Pierce has 25 points on 9-11 shooting in 22 minutes against the Bobcats. Still ballin'.
So Rondo can't shoot?He's shot very well over the past 4 games. He hasn't taken a single free throw in that span, though. If his shot is improved to the point that he doesn't need to penetrate as much, it will do wonders for his longevity.
Gotta revisit Nickagenta's comment because he's right. KO's defense this game has been atrocious, worse than normal. Torched by Diaw all night then doesn't pick up Bonner? Seriously KO.
Is it just me or is this free flow offense with very little emphasis on set plays and lots of emphasis on ball movement and individual shot creation just not the best style for Rajon Rondo's skill set?
I sense this as well.
Gotta revisit Nickagenta's comment because he's right. KO's defense this game has been atrocious, worse than normal. Torched by Diaw all night then doesn't pick up Bonner? Seriously KO.
Oddly enough,because they both are so unorthodox, they do it to a lot of big men.
If he can shoot like he has over the past 4 games, it will fit him fine. But traditionally, it seemed the best way to make up for his lack of shooting was to surround him with guys who could hit open shots. He's always been good at attacking the basket and finding open guys on kick-outs. The ball has to be in his hand, though, because defenses traditionally don't respect Rondo's shooting ability.Is it just me or is this free flow offense with very little emphasis on set plays and lots of emphasis on ball movement and individual shot creation just not the best style for Rajon Rondo's skill set?
I sense this as well.
Yeah, he's better in 1/4 type offense where the ball is predominately in his hands and he's setting up teammates.
So Rondo can't shoot?The 3 point shot looks better, even if it is a small sample size. Now for the free throws.
and a double double for olly. ;D
Gotta revisit Nickagenta's comment because he's right. KO's defense this game has been atrocious, worse than normal. Torched by Diaw all night then doesn't pick up Bonner? Seriously KO.
Gotta revisit Nickagenta's comment because he's right. KO's defense this game has been atrocious, worse than normal. Torched by Diaw all night then doesn't pick up Bonner? Seriously KO.
I gotta wonder if you guys really even watch the game. Why didn't he pick up Bonner? Because he was under the basket on the other end setting a screen for Bayless to get an easy lay up. Bass has to pick up Bonnner because KO was busting up the other end to get someone else an easy basket while Bonner was cherry picking at the other end.
KO needs a personal trainer and live in the weight room this off season.
So Rondo can't shoot?The 3 point shot looks better, even if it is a small sample size. Now for the free throws.
KO needs a personal trainer and live in the weight room this off season.
I bet he will come next season with a much better body. Something in the shape of Humphries . Sullinger also needs to get into shape
I'm only gonna say these few words...
Jeff Green.
We are what we are... we lose to teams with an ounce of talent, and either barely beat or beat up on teams amazingly worse than us (Bucks, Kings, etc). I feel like we're going to be saying goodbye to a lot of players next week, and our talent level will be on par with teams like the Bucks and we basically lose out.
Just a hunch... I doubt DA wants this team winning 30 games
I'm only gonna say these few words...
Jeff Green.
Jeff
Is that now a four letter word?
Is it me or does it seem like every well known player that comes in here gets way too many calls. like Duncan tonight, our guys weren't even laying a hand on the guy but that whistle was chirping away. and it seems the calls are more flagrant when we're playing home!!!
Tim Duncan had a nice game for sure. Sully looked like he was 5 inches shorter than him. Duncan scored way above this season averages. Either Duncan has grown or Sully is the shortest 6-9 in the history of the world. He looked 6-7 last night. I am beginning to think Sully might be a bottom feeder. Great against teams without a solid big man but exposed against a true big.Reports were that he was sick in bed till shoot around.QuoteIs it me or does it seem like every well known player that comes in here gets way too many calls. like Duncan tonight, our guys weren't even laying a hand on the guy but that whistle was chirping away. and it seems the calls are more flagrant when we're playing home!!!
It's not just you.
Diaw killed us too.
Yeah but why not stack the odds in favor of more ping pong balls. Ainge has done a great job of putting together a semblance of team which is really not that good. Great cover for the tanking. This trade deadline is his chance to flip the tank switch on high and power through the final half-season towards the lottery. ;DWe are what we are... we lose to teams with an ounce of talent, and either barely beat or beat up on teams amazingly worse than us (Bucks, Kings, etc). I feel like we're going to be saying goodbye to a lot of players next week, and our talent level will be on par with teams like the Bucks and we basically lose out.
Just a hunch... I doubt DA wants this team winning 30 games
The celtics have had 2 quality wins in the last 2 months. The wizards and the raptors. They probably won't reach 30 wins, even if they dont trade talent away.
Tim Duncan had a nice game for sure. Sully looked like he was 5 inches shorter than him. Duncan scored way above this season averages. Either Duncan has grown or Sully is the shortest 6-9 in the history of the world. He looked 6-7 last night. I am beginning to think Sully might be a bottom feeder. Great against teams without a solid big man but exposed against a true big.
That probably explains his earlier game (19/17) against the Spurs.
QuoteThat probably explains his earlier game (19/17) against the Spurs.
He had trouble with Hibbert too. Tall guys bother him. Splitter was guarding him too that game this last game it was Duncan and he was nuetralized. Pop adjusts Sully didn't. Remember his performance against Dwight.
6' 7.75" w/o shoes.