nader wins d league rookie of year

[CelticsElite]

This increases his trade value. Ill take it. Can't ask for more as a young 55th pick

[Somebody]

Could a franchise be setup any better than this. I like Nader, I'd like to keep him and let him replace Jerebko next year.

-#1 seed
-potential #1 pick
-cap room
-2 stashed players
-1 DL ROY

If for some reason Rozier is dealt, I think Jackson could step in to that spot.

Congrats Ainge...continue to be patient. Think long, think wrong. Trust your eyes and your scouts.

I agree, but Ainge has made some mistakes, as anyone would, nobody can be flawless at drafting. James Young is a bust, and Rozier looks like he is one too

Still don't think James Young is a bust, but we'll see what happens when it comes down to keeping him. I actually think he'll sign a team friendly deal, to prove his worth, and I think Ainge would be wise to do so.

Yeah I think he has more fire and dedication than people give him credit for and I think he'll eventually be a nice role player or even more than that (he's still 21)

[Csfan1984]

Could a franchise be setup any better than this. I like Nader, I'd like to keep him and let him replace Jerebko next year.

I like Nader but really don't see him as a replacement for Jerebko. Jerebko gives best value at the 4, on both ends, Nader is  3 - a better ball handler, with a better offensive ceiling than Jerebko - but not someone who is going to guard 4s or bang with bigs. I think Nader's defense is an open question...Nader could take the Gerald Green/ James Young roster spot

+1 Nader should be a 12 man next year. Replace Green

[Granath]

Here's the list of previous D-League ROYs. We're not exactly looking at an all-star team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Development_League_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award

Mike

Yikes! Not great, Bob.

Still, this is better than him not being rookie of the year, right?

It would be better if he was good enough to not have to spend a full year in the d-league.

It would be even better if the 58th overall pick could come in and average 30 ppg but that's not likely to happen either. It's all about realistic expectations.

I doubt Nader is ever a significant option for us. He'll be 24 when the season starts next year. But still, it's nice to see him have some success and his rounded game may end up making him a contributor off the bench.

[mqtcelticsfan]

Here's the list of previous D-League ROYs. We're not exactly looking at an all-star team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Development_League_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award

Mike

It's not great, but I'd be thrilled if we got a Covington or Frazier level performance out of Nader. Would be well worth the 58th pick.

[rollie mass]

if he consistently hits threes ,he has the ability to beat closeouts or slash and has elite finishing skill either hand  couple with a elite 7-1.5 wingspan
he has a deceptive first step and good frame--
 a consistent bench player everybody needs those in a long season
he has been a point forward most of season-dwight powell like or chris babb with length

[No Nickname]

Here's the list of previous D-League ROYs. We're not exactly looking at an all-star team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Development_League_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award

Mike

Yikes! Not great, Bob.

Still, this is better than him not being rookie of the year, right?

It would be better if he was good enough to not have to spend a full year in the d-league.

It would be even better if the 58th overall pick could come in and average 30 ppg but that's not likely to happen either. It's all about realistic expectations.

I doubt Nader is ever a significant option for us. He'll be 24 when the season starts next year. But still, it's nice to see him have some success and his rounded game may end up making him a contributor off the bench.

Malcolm Brogdon is one year older than Nader. I don't think we'd poo-poo an opportunity to have a potential Brogdon-level rookie on the team despite being 24.

[Sketch5]

Here's the list of previous D-League ROYs. We're not exactly looking at an all-star team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Development_League_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award

Mike

Yikes! Not great, Bob.

Still, this is better than him not being rookie of the year, right?

It would be better if he was good enough to not have to spend a full year in the d-league.

It would be even better if the 58th overall pick could come in and average 30 ppg but that's not likely to happen either. It's all about realistic expectations.

I doubt Nader is ever a significant option for us. He'll be 24 when the season starts next year. But still, it's nice to see him have some success and his rounded game may end up making him a contributor off the bench.

Malcolm Brogdon is one year older than Nader. I don't think we'd poo-poo an opportunity to have a potential Brogdon-level rookie on the team despite being 24.

IF Nader could come in and be a solid bench player, I'd be super happy with that. He'd be on the cheap, and know the system with out a learning curve.

I could see DA going after possibly PG-13 with picks and players, and if he opens enough cap, Hayward, and then fill the rest of the roster with NAder,Yabu and Ziric.

But he could also us Nader,Yabu and Ziric for a trade, DA is in a good spot, it's just a matter of keeping picks and who we have and rolling with it, or trade the rest of our young guys out side of Brown and Smart for a couple prime players.

[kraidstar]

Yawn................................

Lazy, condescending, and negative?

Yep, it's a post by flybono!

[kraidstar]

if he consistently hits threes ,he has the ability to beat closeouts or slash and has elite finishing skill either hand  couple with a elite 7-1.5 wingspan
he has a deceptive first step and good frame--
 a consistent bench player everybody needs those in a long season
he has been a point forward most of season-dwight powell like or chris babb with length

Nader really does have an ideal NBA body.

Might just be a late bloomer.

If he can hit 3's and defend he has a place in the NBA.

[droopdog7]

Here's the list of previous D-League ROYs. We're not exactly looking at an all-star team.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Development_League_Rookie_of_the_Year_Award

Mike

Its better than I thought it would be.  At least a few of those guys went on to play in the NBA for a few years.  That's better than nothing I guess.

[cltc5]

See ya James bum

[Bobshot]

Looks like a logjam at the 3 with Crowder, Brown, Nader and any 3 they might target as a FA.

Ainge is going to be very busy off season sorting this out. He needs another big man who can get the ball as well as another scorer.

[greece66]

obviously this is the d-league so the award has to be taken with a pinch of salt

having said this, Nader has grown on me the last few months, would be fun to watch if he gets mins with the Celtics next year

[vjcsmoke]

Congrats to Nader on his accomplishments!

Hopefully he continues to grow and take the next step.

Not a lot of D-leaguers can make it up to the big show.

But at least he is physically equipped with solid length and size.

I'm guessing if he ends up a rotation player we'd be happy with that contribution.

But the real question is -- what big move will DA make after the lottery balls fall?