C's interested in Enes Kanter

[heyvik]

Alex Kennedy: I’ve heard the Bucks and Celtics have some level of interest in Enes Kanter. With cap rising in 2016, Kanter wants a max or near-max deal. For Bucks and Celtics, other free agents are a priority over Enes Kanter. But there is some interest, especially if they miss on others. Reminder: Enes Kanter is a restricted free agent so the Oklahoma City Thunder can match any offer sheet he receives.

[PhoSita]

Meh-nes Kanter.

[Vermont Green]

I am glad to hear it.  He came on strong in March and April putting up good numbers on a team that was out of contention.  I suspect plenty of teams are interested.  If the Celtics are going to overpay for someone, it might as well be for a young durable center who can score.

[PhoSita]

There's just very little evidence Kanter can play adequate defense, even as a center. 

[Irish Stew]

No thanx. I want a defensive center. Blocks per game aren't everything, but a center that averages .3 bpg in 27 mpg sets off alarm bells. That's truly a stunning stat.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Meh-nes Kanter.

TP for cleverness. 

[Denis998]

Asik please.

[Evantime34]

Since Kanter is further down our list of targets I'm curious who is ahead of him.

[TheTruthFot18]

Asik please.

Neither please.

Rather give Monroe that money or just keep it.

[barefacedmonk]

I wanted Asik 3-4 years ago.

Pass on Kanter as a starter.

[Denis998]

Asik please.

Neither please.

Rather give Monroe that money or just keep it.

Isn't the goal to get a defensive center?

[Who]

Interesting risk to take. OKC are one team who might not be able to pay a max contract to their restricted free agent. Kanter has a lot of upside. He has struggled defensively to date but he has the tools physically to become an adequate defensive center. Good offensive game. 

Definitely a gamble. An interesting gamble.

[barefacedmonk]

Interesting risk to take. OKC are one team who might not be able to pay a max contract to their restricted free agent. Kanter has a lot of upside. He has struggled defensively to date but he has the tools physically to become an adequate defensive center. Good offensive game. 

Definitely a gamble. An interesting gamble.

Gamble is the apt word.

I'm not sure if Kanter will ever be a good defensive player (just seems nonchalant and uninterested on defense a lot of times). I don't want a Amare/Barg on this team (first comparison that came to my mind i.e. good offense, bad defense).

[spikelovetheCelts]

Kosta Koufos is realistic for us. I am hoping it happens.

[Moranis]

Kanter is obviously not a good defender, but he is a clear upgrade and is a real center.  He also showed what he could do when he wasn't hamstrung anymore averaging basically 19/11 for OKC down the stretch in the playoff hunt.  He is a pretty decent passer, doesn't turn the ball over, and is a good foul shooting center.  He also has fairly decent range.  I'd worry about him on a team where Sullinger and Olynyk are the PF's though.  Playing next to a guy like Ibaka is a much better fit for him.