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Celtics Basketball => Celtics Talk => Topic started by: CelticsElite on May 28, 2018, 01:11:03 AM
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If you had to choose one, which do you go with
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Smart
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Smart
I can see that argument, considering that theis is coming back and maybe another big is out there that can provide what Baynes did
Hard to find those smart types
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Lol get lobster hands outta here
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i think they are about equal importance.
Baynes was absolutely great on D in the playoffs. The only big criticism I have of Stevens is (1) not going back to starting Baynes a game sooner in the ECF and probably playing him more.
when he was on the court we seemed to be a lot better on D. He started those last couple of games and played mostly in the 1st quarter when we played really well. He had 18 min in game 7. I just don't see how that is enough.
Smart is a no-brainer to try and resign at a reasonable price.
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
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Baynes. He played within his role and didn't once make me ask why he kept shooting the entire playoffs.
I'm honestly trying to figure out why he didn't play more this series
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
any specific reason why? I'm guessing the frustration of seeing a guard that can't hit a bucket even when wide open. Its pretty embarrassing sometimes
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Baynes. Should be cheaper, and makes me pull my hair out less
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Why can’t we sign both?
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
any specific reason why? I'm guessing the frustration of seeing a guard that can't hit a bucket even when wide open. Its pretty embarrassing sometimes
Pretty much, lol, but he only exacerbates his offensive ineptitude by taking too many horrible shots, so yeah, I know that he hustles and everything else, but he's just not an NBA player, offensively, imo, and let's not forget about his infamous "heat checks" ::). Pretty cringe-worthy, wouldn't you say?
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
any specific reason why? I'm guessing the frustration of seeing a guard that can't hit a bucket even when wide open. Its pretty embarrassing sometimes
Pretty much, lol, but he only exacerbates his offensive ineptitude by taking too many horrible shots, so yeah, I know that he hustles and everything else, but he's just not an NBA player, offensively, imo, and let's not forget about his infamous "heat checks" ::). Pretty cringe-worthy, wouldn't you say?
those heat checks made me laugh though
Who will be my comedic relief if smarts bricked 28 ft attempts aren't there ;D
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Smart.
Co-sign to the point mentioned about Theis. You give him the spot start or first big off the bench role, he's been shooting 3's for longer than Baynes and looked great with Horford,
Smart is much more difficult to replace and works well off Horford when other scorers are on the floor.
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
any specific reason why? I'm guessing the frustration of seeing a guard that can't hit a bucket even when wide open. Its pretty embarrassing sometimes
Pretty much, lol, but he only exacerbates his offensive ineptitude by taking too many horrible shots, so yeah, I know that he hustles and everything else, but he's just not an NBA player, offensively, imo, and let's not forget about his infamous "heat checks" ::). Pretty cringe-worthy, wouldn't you say?
those heat checks made me laugh though
Who will be my comedic relief if smarts bricked 28 ft attempts aren't there ;D
Fair enough ;D. Watching Brown make Ashton Kutcher look like Michael Cooper was pretty hilarious, as well, imo, plus Jaylen also appears to have the hands of Patrick Ewing ::), so there's that ;D.
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
any specific reason why? I'm guessing the frustration of seeing a guard that can't hit a bucket even when wide open. Its pretty embarrassing sometimes
Pretty much, lol, but he only exacerbates his offensive ineptitude by taking too many horrible shots, so yeah, I know that he hustles and everything else, but he's just not an NBA player, offensively, imo, and let's not forget about his infamous "heat checks" ::). Pretty cringe-worthy, wouldn't you say?
those heat checks made me laugh though
Who will be my comedic relief if smarts bricked 28 ft attempts aren't there ;D
Fair enough ;D. Watching Brown make Ashton Kutcher look like Michael Cooper was pretty hilarious, as well, imo, plus Jaylen also appears to have the hands of Patrick Ewing ::), so there's that ;D.
At least Jaylen has come up big for Boston in other playoff games and has showed stud potential.
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I will be happy keeping either one but after hearing Smart asking for more than 14$ my vote is Baynes
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I will be happy keeping either one but after hearing Smart asking for more than 14$ my vote is Baynes
true but I wonder if Baynes is looking for a pay day too
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“To be honest, I’m worth more than 12-14 million,” Smart told ESPN. “Just for the things I do on the court that don’t show up on the stat sheet. You don’t find guys like that. I always leave everything on the court, every game. Tell me how many other players can say that.”
He's an elite defensive player who almost offsets that completely on the offensive end.; He's not worth what he thinks he is unless someone is stupid.
If I can't have both, then Baynes.
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Wait so Smart can leave he’s a free agent next year? I thought we had him for another year.
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Wait so Smart can leave he’s a free agent next year? I thought we had him for another year.
He's a restricted Free Agent. We can match his offers, but unlikely to be worthwhile unless he generates no interest
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I realize that this sentiment won't be shared by many on here, but I really hope that I've seen Smart play his final game for the Celtics.
any specific reason why? I'm guessing the frustration of seeing a guard that can't hit a bucket even when wide open. Its pretty embarrassing sometimes
Pretty much, lol, but he only exacerbates his offensive ineptitude by taking too many horrible shots, so yeah, I know that he hustles and everything else, but he's just not an NBA player, offensively, imo, and let's not forget about his infamous "heat checks" ::). Pretty cringe-worthy, wouldn't you say?
those heat checks made me laugh though
Who will be my comedic relief if smarts bricked 28 ft attempts aren't there ;D
Fair enough ;D. Watching Brown make Ashton Kutcher look like Michael Cooper was pretty hilarious, as well, imo, plus Jaylen also appears to have the hands of Patrick Ewing ::), so there's that ;D.
At least Jaylen has come up big for Boston in other playoff games and has showed stud potential.
Yeah, I know. Pretty big blemish on his record, to date, though, unfortunately :-\.
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Right now I feel like Smart is here for us to sign, just to get a mid-sized salary. Hopefully team friendly. I just don't think you can play a nonthreat, a la Dennis Rodman, in today's biggest games. We can plug in someone else if needed.
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Smart is the priority but as always the numbers matter. I'd rather Baynes at a reasonable price than Smart at an extortionate price
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I like Smart but I don’t think he is irreplaceable. To me he’s like Even Turner or Jarred Sullinger, not worth spending more than 10m for.
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I like Smart but I don’t think he is irreplaceable. To me he’s like Even Turner or Jarred Sullinger, not worth spending more than 10m for.
Yup. Sign him cheap or let him walk. A guy who can kill you more than help half the games he plays is a mle or min player.
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Glad someone brought this up because I've been thinking about it and IMO Baynes is more important than the Chucker!
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I said Smart but with what he wants, resign Baynes and sign a free agent for cheap
I would love to reddick somehow. He will be expensive
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How about an upgrade both?
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Big bruiser defensive bigs are hard to find. And Cs wiil not get passed Philly without one. I say keep Bynes. Also, he should be cheaper than Smart.
Have to admit; i’d hate to lose Smart. We probably need him more than Rozzier ....if you have to keep a backup Guard.
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it seems as if the celtics will not be sitting on their laurels this off season.
Sean Deveney
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10:14 AM - May 28, 2018
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Big bruiser defensive bigs are hard to find. And Cs wiil not get passed Philly without one. I say keep Bynes. Also, he should be cheaper than Smart.
Have to admit; i’d hate to lose Smart. We probably need him more than Rozzier ....if you have to keep a backup Guard.
I don't think that's true. There are a lot of big men floating around the NBA right with Baynes' skillset. There are almost none that have Marcus Smart's defensive versatility and passion.
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Marcus ... why did you have to say back up the Brinks truck and that you deserve that? You know what Danny does when players say that... BYE