Okafor starts off 5 for 5! Nerlens looking more polished! Of course this is against Old David Lee, Fat Sullinger and someone that looks like a young Mikki Moore.
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Hollis Thompson blows. 0 for 9 so far. I get the same feeling watching him that I did with John Mayberry Jr.
Will be interesting to see what they can do once Stauskas, Wroten and Covington are in the lineup. Might be fun to watch, even though ultimately doomed.
Will be interesting to see what they can do once Stauskas, Wroten and Covington are in the lineup. Might be fun to watch, even though ultimately doomed.
Agreed. I really was surprised with Wroten last year. I'm hoping Stauskas gets some minutes tonight I want to see him in action.
McConnell is a head scratcher. I guess they didn't want to give that shirt term roster spot to someone with long term NBA potential?
Oh it makes perfect sense. He's there to ensure the 2nd unit gets their head bashed in on a nightly basis, securing lots of ping pong balls.
Would prefer someone wroten-like to take that spot. Fun to watch guaranteed losing basketball. As opposed to blatant lack of athleticism and ability losing basketball.
Hollis Thompson fouls out. 3-15 from the floor. Jesus. Are there any more white guys from Arizona to replace him with?
I have no idea what Wilbekin is capable of but it has to be better than McConnell.
McConell looks just like me and every other white irish kid who plays on the courts in nyc. I want him to do well but he's out of his element - kind of just trying to not screw up so the guys from Harlem don't yell at me
McConell looks just like me and every other white irish kid who plays on the courts in nyc. I want him to do well but he's out of his element - kind of just trying to not screw up so the guys from Harlem don't yell at me
Hollis Thompson is an above average NBA 3-point shooter, but can't be starting. He's one of those guys you insert and he gets hot from time to time. With Covington, Wroten, Stauskas, Marshall, and maybe Landry, then you got Canaan moving to 8th man, Thompson 9th, Grant 10th, etc... Still not good, but better than this.
Noel will be very good in different type of way. You put a SF who can score and couple of competent guards around him and all those little things he does on the defensive end get magnified because it helps them win games. I was pleasantly surprised with Okafor's night. Showed some nice things. With no perimeter guys you're going to see Noel/Okafor try some things they really shouldn't trying at this point. Thus, some ugly nights and heavy TO's, but I rather they learn on the job than guys with no future touching the ball.
The Celtics will make the playoffs, but they're in purgatory for the foreseeable future. However, Stevens is a great coach and they may overachieve with this group and him leading them.
Noel will be very good in different type of way. You put a SF who can score and couple of competent guards around him and all those little things he does on the defensive end get magnified because it helps them win games. I was pleasantly surprised with Okafor's night. Showed some nice things. With no perimeter guys you're going to see Noel/Okafor try some things they really shouldn't trying at this point. Thus, some ugly nights and heavy TO's, but I rather they learn on the job than guys with no future touching the ball.
The Celtics will make the playoffs, but they're in purgatory for the foreseeable future. However, Stevens is a great coach and they may overachieve with this group and him leading them.
Wilbekin showed he can shoot a little, but they thought McConnell ran the offense better. He's the 4th PG when Marshall/Wroten return. Should of kept Ish Smith. I can't believe I'm saying that.
Another example why tanking 4 straight years is bad. However, I'm sure all that veteran leadership will keep him motivated and on the straight and narrow.
I would not have guessed 37 years old. 45 minimum. I am blown away by this. Can't wait for the release of spg76ers' thesis on fake smart sports guys with bad personal health.
TwoD, what do you think was the primary reason for JO's frustration: the double teams? his awful teammates? the general idea of losing?
TwoD, what do you think was the primary reason for JO's frustration: the double teams? his awful teammates? the general idea of losing?
