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I don't think the question is - is Enes Kanter a bad defender? We all agree, he's terrible. The question is, can he improve and by how much? And how likely is that improvement? Does it warrant taking a large financial risk? Or is it too risky?
Quote from: PhoSita on June 30, 2015, 03:37:06 PMThere's just very little evidence Kanter can play adequate defense, even as a center. Seems like posters on Celtics Blog says this about literally every player in the NBA (Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony.)Love to know who's defensive skills are up to Celtics Blog's expectations?
There's just very little evidence Kanter can play adequate defense, even as a center.
Quote from: gpap on June 30, 2015, 07:34:59 PMQuote from: PhoSita on June 30, 2015, 03:37:06 PMThere's just very little evidence Kanter can play adequate defense, even as a center. Seems like posters on Celtics Blog says this about literally every player in the NBA (Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony.)Love to know who's defensive skills are up to Celtics Blog's expectations?Lol. So true. I'm guessing only Houston Texans jj watt.
He's looking for a max contract.
Quote from: Who on July 01, 2015, 07:32:56 AMI don't think the question is - is Enes Kanter a bad defender? We all agree, he's terrible. The question is, can he improve and by how much? And how likely is that improvement? Does it warrant taking a large financial risk? Or is it too risky?I don't think we have the personnel to make that happen defensively. If we had a veteran roster with leaders that will get the most out of everybody like we did with Garnett, I'd be a little more optimistic.
Quote from: greg683x on July 01, 2015, 07:49:07 AMQuote from: Who on July 01, 2015, 07:32:56 AMI don't think the question is - is Enes Kanter a bad defender? We all agree, he's terrible. The question is, can he improve and by how much? And how likely is that improvement? Does it warrant taking a large financial risk? Or is it too risky? I don't think we have the personnel to make that happen defensively. If we had a veteran roster with leaders that will get the most out of everybody like we did with Garnett, I'd be a little more optimistic.This. The only teams I can think of where Kanter could fit without major changes are OKC and New Orleans.
Quote from: Who on July 01, 2015, 07:32:56 AMI don't think the question is - is Enes Kanter a bad defender? We all agree, he's terrible. The question is, can he improve and by how much? And how likely is that improvement? Does it warrant taking a large financial risk? Or is it too risky? I don't think we have the personnel to make that happen defensively. If we had a veteran roster with leaders that will get the most out of everybody like we did with Garnett, I'd be a little more optimistic.
Quote from: Endless Paradise on July 01, 2015, 08:14:34 AMQuote from: greg683x on July 01, 2015, 07:49:07 AMQuote from: Who on July 01, 2015, 07:32:56 AMI don't think the question is - is Enes Kanter a bad defender? We all agree, he's terrible. The question is, can he improve and by how much? And how likely is that improvement? Does it warrant taking a large financial risk? Or is it too risky? I don't think we have the personnel to make that happen defensively. If we had a veteran roster with leaders that will get the most out of everybody like we did with Garnett, I'd be a little more optimistic.This. The only teams I can think of where Kanter could fit without major changes are OKC and New Orleans.So we should pass on an offensive scoring big because we think we need a vet to tutor him defensively? Isn't that kinda the role of the coaches? Again cblog living In their own world
Quote from: anewframe on June 30, 2015, 09:57:17 PMSurely these rumors cannot be true. He is the opposite of a Brad Stevens guy.What the hell is a definition of a Brad Stevens?Is this now the criteria of how good a player is?Whether or not he'll be a Brad Stevens guy?Oy vey!!!
Surely these rumors cannot be true. He is the opposite of a Brad Stevens guy.
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.
Quote from: gpap on June 30, 2015, 10:13:11 PMQuote from: anewframe on June 30, 2015, 09:57:17 PMSurely these rumors cannot be true. He is the opposite of a Brad Stevens guy.What the hell is a definition of a Brad Stevens?Is this now the criteria of how good a player is?Whether or not he'll be a Brad Stevens guy?Oy vey!!!It is just my opinion but a Brad Stevens guy seems to be someone who plays with maximum effort, puts TEAM first and enhances the locker room chemistry. Enes Kanter by all reports does not fit this category. Did you see the scathing reports from ex teammates in Utah? Check this article:http://www.sltrib.com/home/2343723-155/jazz-say-enes-kanters-remarks-motivatedAlso Kanter has not really shown a willingness to put in effort on the defense end. Brad Stevens has rewarded guys who play defense well but also those who put in effort.