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Title: James Young released by bucks
Post by: CelticsFan166 on October 04, 2017, 11:52:35 PM
Bucks just waived James Young. Am I crazy for wanting Ainge to sign him as the last roster spot? Is it even possible to sign him now? I just feel like bringing back a guy that's been with the team for the last 3 years and seemed like a good locker room guy brings more stability to a roster that's mostly new. Since chemistry could still be an issue to start the season I think bringing Young back could only help. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Fred Roberts on October 05, 2017, 12:09:55 AM
We need a big man. Otherwise, it wouldn't be the worst move.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: chambers on October 05, 2017, 12:10:30 AM
Dude has the motivation/fire of a tootsie roll.
No thanks.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: SparzWizard on October 05, 2017, 12:26:11 AM
The Bucks released him. That's all you need to know about thinking of signing him again.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: CelticsElite on October 05, 2017, 12:26:30 AM
He got worse as time went on. The non-contending bucks don't even have a 15th slot spot for him. He isn't worth it for the non-contending pelicans either. Don't think contending Celtics or danny want to waste more time or money on him

 I as many Celtics fans were super high on him. It didn't happen. What sucks is at youngs draft spot we could have had gary Harris, or Rodney hood. Harris is one of the better shooting guards and underrated players in the game (avg 14pts/3/3/1 and 50/42/77%).
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 05, 2017, 12:27:09 AM
The end of an illustrious career. 
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Fireworks_Boom! on October 05, 2017, 09:46:17 AM
I wouldn't mind this but I think DA covets the roster flexibility and given our depth already, he is going to keep that roster spot open to send back and forth our 2-way contracts (Bird, Allen) from G League to NBA roster.

I wouldn't mind finding out what our investment (mid 1st round pick) in James Young could yield. I think he could still grow into an NBA rotational player.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Donoghus on October 05, 2017, 09:54:03 AM
Next stop....Shanghai.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: fairweatherfan on October 05, 2017, 09:57:24 AM
We gave up on him for a reason. He had some promise but the impression I got was he never really put in the work. Never looked disciplined or particularly aware on the court. Maybe if he gets his stuff together in China we can give him the Gerald Green second look.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: JBcat on October 05, 2017, 10:16:20 AM
Dude has the motivation/fire of a tootsie roll.
No thanks.

I thought he got his body in much better shape last year, and played better on D.  I just don't think he has a NBA motor though (could be Semi's problem too).  He also is an underwhelming athlete with really not much of a first step.

He is still very young though, and has that sweet lefty jumper so maybe he still has a chance to be something.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Roy H. on October 05, 2017, 10:23:05 AM
Sign him again in a few years after his stint in Russia.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Birdman on October 05, 2017, 10:27:25 AM
I said it before the draft that I hope celtics don't pick Young at 17 cause I thought he b a bust...as a UK fan, the knock on him was his work effort..
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: cons on October 05, 2017, 10:28:59 AM
Sign him again in a few years after his stint in Russia.

haha. totally :)
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Roy H. on October 05, 2017, 10:33:08 AM
I said it before the draft that I hope celtics don't pick Young at 17 cause I thought he b a bust...as a UK fan, the knock on him was his work effort..

Yeah, I was surprised we didn't take Gary Harris.  Hood is the popular pick in retrospect, but I thought Harris was destined to be a Celt.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Birdman on October 05, 2017, 10:37:36 AM
Hate to say it but his career is going to be overseas
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Tr1boy on October 05, 2017, 10:39:21 AM
I said it before the draft that I hope celtics don't pick Young at 17 cause I thought he b a bust...as a UK fan, the knock on him was his work effort..

Yeah, I was surprised we didn't take Gary Harris.  Hood is the popular pick in retrospect, but I thought Harris was destined to be a Celt.

Young at the time = higher potential. Helped Kentucky make finals

The bottom line is, lacks nba anything. Shaky shooter (and it needed to be his bread and butter). Cant dribble with right hand (easy to defend).  Moves like and has iq of a PF

Goodluck in europe or china James
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: slamtheking on October 05, 2017, 10:47:24 AM
Hate to say it but his career is going to be overseas
Merchant Marines?  ;)
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Eja117 on October 05, 2017, 11:21:31 AM
Maybe he can take advantage of one of those lifetime scholarships at Kentucky that Calipari hands out
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: CelticSooner on October 05, 2017, 06:30:54 PM
If he's actually serious about the craft it's time for him to go overseas for a while and hone his game. If things workout then take another stab at the league just like Gerald Green did.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 05, 2017, 07:05:53 PM
Not surprising.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: Greyman on October 05, 2017, 07:43:16 PM
The Celtics invested as much as they could in Young, often when the evidence of him improving was minimal. No denying he showed glimpses of potential but that doesn't get you a spot on a roster. The NBL season has just started in Australia, it would be a good league for him.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: mainevent on October 05, 2017, 08:42:33 PM
Remember him and RJ battling it out for the final spot...now they both are destined for overseas smh...whiffs.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: crimson_stallion on October 05, 2017, 09:21:14 PM
Not surprised. 

Never saw half of the potential others did in him - he really didn't have a single above average skill aside from three point shooting.  Wasn't that quick or explosive athletically, was too skinny, couldn't pass, not a great ball handler, useless defender, etc.  He was a one-hit-wonder basically.

People around here seemed fooled in to thinking he had potential just because he was young (pun not intended) but as I always say...when it comes to potential youth acts as a multiplier to skill/talent, it doesn't outright replace it.

When you have a 19 year old who has the raw physical talent of Jaylen Brown or the natural skill of Jayson Tatum, then age becomes a massive boost to potential.  But when you have a 19 year old who is mediocre across the board, age is of little relevance.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: IDreamCeltics on October 05, 2017, 09:48:36 PM
He was probably the best source for weed the Celtics have had since Sheed.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: mctyson on October 05, 2017, 09:51:54 PM
He just isn't an NBA athlete.  When you draft a guy at 18, you think he will get more athletic.  Young did the opposite.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: iadera on October 10, 2017, 06:43:57 AM
And it's not that bad. He could make a very decent career overseas, playing in Euroleague.
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: makaveli on October 10, 2017, 07:09:38 AM
Bucks just waived James Young. Am I crazy for wanting Ainge to sign him as the last roster spot? Is it even possible to sign him now? I just feel like bringing back a guy that's been with the team for the last 3 years and seemed like a good locker room guy brings more stability to a roster that's mostly new. Since chemistry could still be an issue to start the season I think bringing Young back could only help. What do you guys think?

just....why....
Title: Re: James Young released by bucks
Post by: makaveli on October 10, 2017, 07:20:02 AM
He was probably the best source for weed the Celtics have had since Sheed.
TP :D