Jazz (22-13) at Celtics (20-14) Game #35 1/3/17

[saltlover]

Another thing I'd point out is that Hayward had a bit of a dirty foul on Jae -- a push from behind that sent him into the base of the stanchion on a drive.  Wouldn't be surprised if a bit of the extra emotion were coming from that play too.

After which Hayward offered Jae a hand. Jae refused.

Correct.  Garnett would have refused too.

[jpotter33]

I really have no problem with Jae going off a little.  He's having a terrific year.  The only player who has a higher combination of FG%, 3-point % and FT% is Kyrie.  I think Hayward is a better player, but I'd be excited for Crowder to prove me wrong.  And tonight, Jae was the better player.

One costs you $5 million - the other is going to cost you $25 million.  Who's the better buy?

Considering I'm pushing the Hayward/Crowder 3/4 lineup, that's pretty irrelevant to me.

Yeesh, I'm not so sure about being that small. Our rebounding is already terrible, and that might even accentuate it even more.

[tarheelsxxiii]

I really have no problem with Jae going off a little.  He's having a terrific year.  The only player who has a higher combination of FG%, 3-point % and FT% is Kyrie.  I think Hayward is a better player, but I'd be excited for Crowder to prove me wrong.  And tonight, Jae was the better player.

One costs you $5 million - the other is going to cost you $25 million.  Who's the better buy?

Considering I'm pushing the Hayward/Crowder 3/4 lineup, that's pretty irrelevant to me.

Yeesh, I'm not so sure about being that small. Our rebounding is already terrible, and that might even accentuate it even more.

I don't think they can sell Hayward in FA without an upgrade to the frontcourt..

[jpotter33]

I think we all better hope that Jae cools it a little because he is likely to be the only bargain contract we have in a couple of years. I realize that we have room for another max this offseason, but with IT/AB/Smart ready to sign humongous contracts in 2018, ownership might not want to shell out that kind-of money.

I always just assumed AB would be the guy getting moved, but Crowder might already have one foot out the door. I am loving his game, though - hopefully he is just a bit emotional.

Got a feeling that Jae is a little bit irked about his contract right about now, too, though that's mostly his fault for having a career year after signing a five year deal. Wouldn't be surprised that he'd be against the idea of a slightly better player in Hayward making 20+ million more than him, especially on the same team.

He probably would've got a  contract twice that size at around $15M this past summer.

[saltlover]

I think we all better hope that Jae cools it a little because he is likely to be the only bargain contract we have in a couple of years. I realize that we have room for another max this offseason, but with IT/AB/Smart ready to sign humongous contracts in 2018, ownership might not want to shell out that kind-of money.

I always just assumed AB would be the guy getting moved, but Crowder might already have one foot out the door. I am loving his game, though - hopefully he is just a bit emotional.

Got a feeling that Jae is a little bit irked about his contract right about now, too, though that's mostly his fault for having a career year after signing a five year deal. Wouldn't be surprised that he'd be against the idea of a slightly better player in Hayward making 20+ million more than him, especially on the same team.

He probably would've got a  contract twice that size at around $15M this past summer.

He may be to an extent, but he's making more than IT this season and next combined.  And there's nothing to be done about it now

[max215]

Another thing I'd point out is that Hayward had a bit of a dirty foul on Jae -- a push from behind that sent him into the base of the stanchion on a drive.  Wouldn't be surprised if a bit of the extra emotion were coming from that play too.

After which Hayward offered Jae a hand. Jae refused.

Correct.  Garnett would have refused too.

It wasn't a criticism of Jae. I'm just saying he was definitely heated.

[green_bballers13]

I think Jae Crowder has lost his mind. He's not going anywhere since we locked him up. This is all clearly talk but he seriously needs to chill. He's a role player

Crowder's a good player on a good contract that plays with heart. I don't think this is really a big deal.

Celtics take a player at his position #3, the talking heads are obsessed with Hayward (who is also a good/not great player), and Jae has been injured. Naturally the sports blogs/media looks at SF as a position to improve. Jae being upset is certainly not a shocking conclusion.

The fans were great tonight- Jae is full of it when referencing the fans.

[green_bballers13]

I like you, Jae, but come on, you're not as good as Hayward.

Hayward might have the edge, but its not that far off. Hayward doesn't dominate the way IT does. I do not want to give Hayward big money. I would take Jae at $7m over Hayward at $20m+ 10 out of 10 times.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

I like you, Jae, but come on, you're not as good as Hayward.

Hayward might have the edge, but its not that far off. Hayward doesn't dominate the way IT does. I do not want to give Hayward big money. I would take Jae at $7m over Hayward at $20m+ 10 out of 10 times.

Oh, I probably would too, especially if the savings allow Boston to get another legit star.

[SHAQATTACK]

Another thing I'd point out is that Hayward had a bit of a dirty foul on Jae -- a push from behind that sent him into the base of the stanchion on a drive.  Wouldn't be surprised if a bit of the extra emotion were coming from that play too.

After which Hayward offered Jae a hand. Jae refused.

Correct.  Garnett would have refused too.

Correct .....it's not college ball.....it's a paid battle ..... during the game your enemies .   I even noticed the Lopez bothers looked a little PO'd at each other few nights back . 

 

[greece66]

Embiid might miss the game against us on Friday due to illness.

All these players with migraines, food poisoning, illnesses and fever in late Dec. and early Jan., quite a coincidence 

[SHAQATTACK]

Embiid might miss the game against us on Friday due to illness.

All these players with migraines, food poisoning, illnesses and fever in late Dec. and early Jan., quite a coincidence 

Called tanking