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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 11, 2016 15:23:02 GMT -5
Jared Sullinger has signed a one year deal for $6 million. He already posted "We the North" on his Twitter. Celtics will miss his rebounding unless they bring in someone who can crash the boards like he did. I wish him luck. I know a lot of fans soured on him but I like him.
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 11, 2016 17:36:02 GMT -5
I liked what he brought also. Rebounding is effort. At 6 million that's a bargain. What was the qualifying offer which they renounced. And why?😠Ainge has a free pass with this town. I think it's time people call him out. What good is it to have assets if you don't use them.. I thought the whole all in for a prayer at Durant was boneheaded.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 11, 2016 17:45:21 GMT -5
For sure I liked the guy. Liked his one handed rebounds. Liked him much more than Big Baby Davis.
Good luck Sully.
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 11, 2016 17:51:59 GMT -5
Lol at Glen's Nick.. There are a few old Celtics still out there. Bass.?
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 11, 2016 20:13:41 GMT -5
I liked what he brought also. Rebounding is effort. At 6 million that's a bargain. What was the qualifying offer which they renounced. And why?😠Ainge has a free pass with this town. I think it's time people call him out. What good is it to have assets if you don't use them.. I thought the whole all in for a prayer at Durant was boneheaded. I think the qualifying offer was around 4 million. I do think the Celtics will miss him. Not sure if maybe Danny saw a problem with his conditioning again and wanted to cut his losses or maybe needed the space for a trade. |
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 13, 2016 1:12:56 GMT -5
I sure hope Danny isn't chasing the moon again. I can't really think of any player that truly excites me. My belief is that we needed more post play and rebounding not less lol.Just salary dumping is risky. We just made Toronto better.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2016 11:04:25 GMT -5
Time to get Okafor
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 13, 2016 13:20:29 GMT -5
Okafor is still a possibility. Philly does need to trade one of their bigs. Okafor has been the one mentioned most, but Noel is also a possibility.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 13, 2016 14:25:09 GMT -5
Out of Cousins, Blake and Okafor, Okafor would be the cheapest to acquire. But he's also the least proven, the least versatile.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2016 16:42:55 GMT -5
I'd be fine with either Noel or Okafor, but as a Duke fan much prefer Okafor! Cousins would be cool but I think it will take a lot more to get him. Perhaps more than he's worth
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 13, 2016 18:16:51 GMT -5
Did you watch a lot of Okafor in college, texan? Do you think he can become a star? I really haven't paid much attention to him playing. But I figure that there has to be a reason he was picked that high. Same with Noel. And both would be cheaper than going after Cousins as you said. I think both of the young guys might fit the culture of the Celtics better than Cousins also. Cousins is already a star... will either Okafor or Noel reach that position?
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 13, 2016 19:42:15 GMT -5
I've watched enough of him to get a feel for his overall game. He does have scoring talent because of a combination of things:
-size and lower body strength
-foot work
-really strong hands
-feel around the rim
-touch on his shot
-back to the basket moves
-face up game
-use of backboard
-gets to the free throw line
All these indicate to me that he can perennially be a 20 ppg scorer.
But he doesn't come anywhere near Cousins in terms of all around productivity. Cousins rebounds in double digits, and averages better than a block and a steal per game. He really does it all from the 5 spot.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 13, 2016 21:13:20 GMT -5
I love back to the basket play, so I'm a sucker for Okefor's game. I'd love to get him, but I wouldn't put any of the Brooklyn picks up for him.
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Post by oldtimeball on Jul 13, 2016 21:17:58 GMT -5
I love back to the basket play, so I'm a sucker for Okefor's game. I'd love to get him, but I wouldn't put any of the Brooklyn picks up for him. The picks may not be as high this year.. If all you give up is one pick I say do it |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 14, 2016 11:43:27 GMT -5
Plus Okafor would be more likely a player for a player trade or at most 2 for 1. The same for Noel. They are both still on their rookie deals. Philly definitely has a glut of centers and would be happy to get a wing in exchange. It may take one of the Brooklyn picks - hopefully the 2018 pick. I'd keep next year's pick because that draft seems to be shaping up to be a good one and Brooklyn should still be terrible next season.
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