Horford on Rozier

[tankcity!]

I know it's crazy, but I agree with Horford. Imo, I think Rozier has done well improving thus far from where he originally started.


Horford: "Terry's going to keep getting better. He's going to be a great player. He just has so much ability. It's only a matter of time."

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/856925383152762880

[tarheelsxxiii]

Any leaks yet on who may have hacked Al's twitter? Hoiberg? Russians?

These playoffs really are turning into psychological warfare.

[Redz]

Horford lobbying to be Tommy Heinsohn's replacement?

[chilidawg]

I know it's crazy, but I agree with Horford. Imo, I think Rozier has done well improving thus far from where he originally started.


Horford: "Terry's going to keep getting better. He's going to be a great player. He just has so much ability. It's only a matter of time."

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/856925383152762880

Why is this crazy?  He may not have been as good as many thought he would be this season, but he's certainly improved significantly over last, and there's no doubt he's a talented athlete.  If he continues to make improvements he can be a valuable NBA player.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Glad Horford is showing his Leadership.

[jambr380]

Glad to hear Horford complimenting Rozier - especially since he sees him everyday.

Physically, Rozier has it all - speed, athleticism, length. He is also a solid outside shooter and has the ability to get to the rim.

He is the kind-of player that if it 'clicks', he could explode. If not and he continues to incrementally improve, then there is no reason he can't provide 20-25mpg off the bench for a very good team.

Either way, I don't think he should be a 'throw-in' in a trade. If a team specifically targets him and wants to offer value based on what he can become, then great. But there is still too much potential there to just let him go.

[Ilikesports17]

I think and have thought all season that Terry Rozier is a really really stupid basketball player. Total tunnel vision on offense. He takes a ton of bad shots and he is completely lost on defense.

However, he has incredible physical tools and huge stones. He is not at all afraid of the moment.

Maybe he will never figure out the mental side of the game, but I wouldnt just throw rozier away because like others have said, if it clicks, he could easily become a Victor Oladipo level player with more emphasis on scoring.

[GetLucky]

This is great leadership from Horford. Rozier needs to continue playing well for the Celtics to make an extended run, and to do that he needs to not be afraid of the moment. Horford's public vote of confidence will probably go a long way with regards to Rozier not second-guessing himself.

I agree with Ilikesports's assessment of Rozier's decision-making, though.

[showtime]

  I still believe he'll be better than Smart.

[Monkhouse]

  I still believe he'll be better than Smart.

Better how?

[Chris22]

Rozier played great when we needed him most.

[feckless]

  I still believe he'll be better than Smart.

Better how?

Scoring and decision making.

[Neurotic Guy]

He's a whirling dervish at times but I like TR a lot and I think he energizes the team. A little more consistency around his decision-making and he can be an important weapon.  I commented in the last game thread that his energy seemed to be rubbing off on Kelly in their stint together.  KO needs to be revved up.

[Granath]

Rozier just needs to let the game come to him. He dribbles too much and just overplays on defense. He just seems to want to force everything on both ends of the court - like a 45 rpm record going at 78. Yea, everything goes faster but it doesn't sound very good.

If the game slows down for him a bit - and that's the big if - he'll be quite valuable.

[trickybilly]

Another nice cameo today.

Dude's defense is just as good as the others