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Post by ferbo on Jul 19, 2005 12:32:55 GMT -5
If DA had not been so masterful, I'd be pretty frantic about the starting 4.
I think a good number of you think that it will be AJ. I don't. While he had a pretty good rookie year, it wasn't sensational. I would rate his apparent performance in Vegas as mildly disappointing. Apparently he is still working on body development. I don't see that as pointing toward starting and playing 30+ minutes a game.
Not Scalabrine. Although DA used a good chunk of the Mid-level exception on him.
Most of you seem to want AW to go elsewhere.
So who is going to start at the 4?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2005 13:18:27 GMT -5
I think its jefferson spot to grow into unless Ainge decides to add more players to the frontcourt.
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Post by meltinjohn on Jul 19, 2005 13:23:01 GMT -5
Yea who the hell knows. Jefferson I don't think will be ready for 30mpg next year though. I think he could start getting 25mpg maybe.
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Post by eja117 on Jul 19, 2005 13:46:39 GMT -5
I would assume his career mpg situation would be not too different from Ty Chandler, Eddy Curry and maybe Tracy McGs.
Maybe he'll start by all star break after a good rooks vs sophs game
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Post by meltinjohn on Jul 19, 2005 13:48:50 GMT -5
Yea eja, I can see that also. AL J might start after the break actually. I think they'll be hesitant to go with him as a starter for the first 40 games anyways.
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Post by greenblood on Jul 19, 2005 17:18:52 GMT -5
I'm with you ferbo in that I also don't see Big Al being ready for major minutes yet. If he plays 30 minutes a game, he will foul out of most of them. Besides, I still think he isn't physically ready yet to play that kind of a schedule. His body would wear down, which would probably get him injured. This is the exact reason I don't mind bringing back Antoine at the right price. If Ainge got him for about 5 million per, he could definately be traded when Big Al is ready, or by then he maybe willing to accept a role as a bench player.
Though, Raef could always start at PF, just like pre-Antoine last season. Perkins could start at center, and Raef and Big Al could split time. Raef's body cant take major minutes every night, which means Jefferson could still get his 20+ minutes every night, while at the same time not being asked to be a major contributor before his is ready.
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Post by celtics4ever on Jul 19, 2005 17:27:53 GMT -5
I see AJ getting minutes but Raef most likely as the starter. Sure Ainge has these kids slated to start next year though!
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Post by Jambr380 on Jul 19, 2005 20:15:11 GMT -5
Is Blount officially out of town with the Antoine sign and trade deal...or any deal? (yes, I may be clueless, but havent been here for a cpl weeks)...anyway, if there is no antoine and since there is no SAR (NJ replacement for friggin Scalabrine), looks like Al will learn as he goes. Raef will get plenty of time, perk will get some time, but not start, and BS (interesting initials) will unfortunately be lugging himself up and down the court on occasion.
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Post by ferbo on Jul 19, 2005 22:07:05 GMT -5
Folks, if AW and Blount both go, then the front line is awfully thin, and inexperienced.
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Post by Celtic17 on Jul 19, 2005 22:17:49 GMT -5
Al has the first shot.
Reed will come in for the 'small' team. Al might move to the 5 in those spots.
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Post by Ossric on Jul 20, 2005 4:34:20 GMT -5
Folks, if AW and Blonut both go, then the front line is awfully thin, and inexperienced. If Blonut is gone, it will be in a trade for a vet PF. So than the Vet would start. If Blonut is still part of the team. Anybody out of this field could start at PF: Al, Raef or Blonut. We won't be thin (at least not by numbers), we would have a rotation of Perk/blonut/Raef/Al & Scalabrini at the 4 & 5. Gomes & Reed could see some minutes at the 4 in a small lineup. |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 20, 2005 4:47:18 GMT -5
If Jefferson doesn't stink it up in preseason, I say he'll be the starting PF on opening day. But that doesn't mean he automatically gets 30 minutes a game. I don't feel he's ready for that many minutes just yet. He'll get the starting nod, and as soon as he picks up 2 early fouls, or if teams are attacking him and he can't overcome it, Rivers will yank him and quickly replace him with Raef, or possibly Scalabrine (depending on how quickly Brine can get into the flow of things in Boston).
If Jefferson stinks it up in preseason, look for Raef to start. He's already been our main rotation big man last year and Rivers knows what he'll get out of him.
But don't be surprised if Rivers goes with Jefferson as the starter. He started Tony Allen at SG many games as a rookie and even gave Delonte West the starting nod against the Pacers in the playoffs. Rivers is not shy about starting green-behind-the-gills players.
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Post by meltinjohn on Jul 20, 2005 14:17:13 GMT -5
Jefferson wouldn't stay in a game for 30 minutes. He was a celtics first I think fouling out in 13 minutes last year. This may take some time to develop. Jefferson slid and it had to be for those reasons plus dominating a small state but still, he was a real gem to grab and has star potential.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2005 23:33:38 GMT -5
Blount will get the first nod from Doc. depending on how al does that will change. obviously if antoine came back then he would start, but i dont see him coming back.
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Post by mev17 on Jul 22, 2005 3:26:35 GMT -5
Blonut will get the first nod from Doc. depending on how al does that will change. obviously if antoine came back then he would start, but i dont see him coming back. Welcome aboard. I heard on another board that Maxwell was on a Radio show and said Blount was benched due to attitude problems. He may be given a clean slate come this season, but I think he will have to show something otherwise he will be right back on the bench. |
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