Persevering with from Half 1 of the mailbag.
Charlie-two-protons
What are the subsequent enhancements for the Jays, PP, and Hauser to make? As Brad stated, in case you’re not attempting to get higher, you’re in all probability going to get caught.
Tatum – Odd because it sounds, I believe he must work on exterior capturing. Selecting the correct pictures, limiting the bail-out pictures, and customarily discovering that rhythm and confidence to bump up his capturing % a bit.
Brown – He’s improved his playmaking significantly over time, however I believe he may develop that additional subsequent season. If groups are going to take Tatum out of the play, Brown could have alternatives to “run the present” himself.
Pritchard – I believe Payton may use somewhat work on floaters and midrange pictures. Defenders already know to shut out on him, and he can put it on the ground, drive into the protection and kick it out. However he doesn’t seem to be a lot of a menace within the paint so defenses are adjusting.
Hauser – Much like Payton, I believe Sam must capitalize on defenders flying at him. He’s not going to be a drive menace, however he may change into a grasp at stepping right into a midrange shot. Whilst you’d moderately have him taking 3’s, if he’s open sufficient a midrange shot could possibly be pretty much as good as a layup for him.
Dave Higgins
What odds do you give JD Davison changing Pritchard this yr? They’re the identical dimension. struggle onerous on protection and JD’s capturing improved dramatically final yr. He additionally makes about $7.5m lower than quick PP. They may commerce Pritchard for a draft decide and a participant to be launched.
Can JD Davison persistently hit buzzer beater half-court heaves? If not, then no thanks.
Severely although, I’m glad that JD is making progress, however the expertise hole from Pritchard to Davison is steep and a decide wouldn’t be value giving up that depth possibility. Additionally, the Celtics are to this point over the cap that decreasing the wage would solely shave a bit off the posh tax. It wouldn’t enable them to signal anybody else.
Morpheus6610
Rotation Gamers. To begin this yr we’re beginning with out Porzingus for not less than a month or two. The beginning 5 of Al, the three Js and White are apparent. However, how do you see the rotation altering for 6-10 this yr? Who strikes up, strikes down, shock rookies within the rotation?
Till KP will get again I believe Kornet continues to be the primary huge off the bench. Although I believe you’ll see Queta and Tillman get minutes as nicely, relying on the matchup (Queta offers you extra dimension whereas Tillman is a greater defender in area).
Hauser and Pritchard ought to proceed to get the majority of the backup wing and guard minutes. Then we’ll should see if Walsh, Springer, or Scheierman can step right into a productive position. I believe Springer may need the sting proper now, however it is vitally early.
So if I’m rating them, right here’s how they’d look (with everybody shifting again a spot as soon as KP is again):
6 – Kornet
7 – Hauser
8 – Pritchard
9 – Queta/Tillman
10 – Walsh/Springer/Scheierman
CelticsWest
Hey, Jeff. Thanks for the mailbag! My questions are the next:
With KP out till the brand new yr, Al a yr older, and Tatum, White, and Vacation logging Olympic minutes, of the gamers on the roster who do you suppose is most definitely to soak up the minutes wanted to maintain the Beginning Six contemporary up till the all-star break? Moreover, given what Coach Mazzulla has proven about having a “circle of belief” do you see a risk that Scheierman or Watson will transfer into it of their rookie seasons?
I discover quite a lot of questions from followers and a few media in regards to the bench being framed as “Will participant X go Participant Y?” Why do individuals have a tough time seeing that if the Cs have Tillman, Queta, and Luke they are often shuffled primarily based on match-ups to get optimum outcomes?
Final one: assuming for the second that Anton Watson will get the third two approach contract, which of the Summer season League invitees do you suppose wind up with Maine this yr?
I lined the rotation questions above however I agree that rotation depth is basically a fluid factor and isn’t all the time associated to a pecking order. Typically a recreation wants a spark of vitality or rebounding or an extended defender and coaches love having these sorts of choices to show to.
It is a good place to say that I’m not ruling out Watson getting some run as nicely. He in all probability has a decrease upside, however he’s one of many extra seasoned guys of the group. He is aware of his approach across the court docket and if he can begin hitting nook 3’s he may discover a couple of minutes right here and there.
As for the Summer season League guys, I believe you might see any of them in Maine if they will’t discover a two-way in Boston or elsewhere. It might be neat to see Eddie Home’s child up there.
Katahdin
Springer goes to be a fourth yr skilled. He has plus athleticism and on ball protection. The instruments appear there for a excessive ceiling. With Jrue getting older, I believe he’s somebody who begins getting the massive Al remedy to scale back his yearly minutes. Odds Springer is high eight in minutes? Is Malik Monk. ceiling comp for him?
He’s a legit NBA defender. The one factor holding him again is the offense. He proved he’s a step above many of the Summer season League expertise, which is a begin. The subsequent step is proving it in preseason. I don’t know if he can persistently break down NBA defenses like he did in Vegas, but when he can proceed creating his shot, he’ll not less than get an opportunity.
Or if not, he’s a strolling tradable wage (although just for one other participant that makes $4M or much less). Right here’s a enjoyable train for you. Discover Jaden’s wage on this listing and see if there’s anybody under him that you simply’d commerce him for (and that the opposite workforce would moderately contemplate).
I’m not even going to attempt to evaluate him to present or former gamers. I’ll simply out myself as a nasty evaluator and get mocked for attempting. Cheers to you although. Braver than I’m.
AlohaCeltic
I’m puzzled by JD Davison’s 2 approach contract. It may perceive if he was a mean 3 level shooter or if he confirmed enchancment in that class yr to yr, however in his 2 G league seasons he’s shot 31.7 and 26.6% exterior the arc. He’s additionally not a defensive standout. Is there room within the Cs NBA roster for a degree guard who drives and passes nicely however doesn’t shoot nicely from distance and isn’t a terrific defender? Do you suppose he could make an enormous leap with yet another yr?
He’s an NBA athlete. That’s what they’re working with. I agree that he’s going to wish to determine the skin capturing if he desires a legit shot within the NBA, but when you’re going to spend time creating a man, it’d as nicely be a man who has upside primarily based on that athleticism. I’m skeptical that it’ll work out, however I can not less than see the rationale.
Thanks for the questions everybody!
