|
Post by pedrofanforever45 on Mar 26, 2017 15:47:47 GMT -5
Someone tell the Nets to stop winning games. They're a lock for that number 1 seed.
|
|
|
Post by pedrofanforever45 on Mar 26, 2017 15:49:19 GMT -5
The Celtics are officially 1 game back of the loss back of Cleveland and are .5 games back officially. They have a real shot of being the number one seed.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 27, 2017 8:17:13 GMT -5
It feels like Marcus Smart gets at least one huge offensive rebound in the last 2 minutes of every close game
|
|
|
Post by digit on Mar 27, 2017 9:29:53 GMT -5
If Marcus Smart ever finds his jumpshot, he'd be a legit superstar. As is, I hope he doesn't find his jumpshot until -after- he's signed a reasonably cheap contract with the Celtics.
|
|
|
Post by voiceofreason on Mar 27, 2017 13:31:04 GMT -5
One would think that with hard work, if you can call shooting a basketball hard work, a gifted athlete would be able to shoot reasonably well. Take a couple hundred shots a day or whatever it takes just do it.
|
|
|
Post by digit on Mar 27, 2017 13:34:41 GMT -5
Yeah, most shooters tend to improve. Sometimes, though, I wonder if Smart's style of play affects his shooting - like taking a few too many bumps might throw off his elbow just enough to miss something.
|
|
|
Post by telluricrook on Mar 27, 2017 13:38:03 GMT -5
He doesnt have any wrist action! I think he holds his hands high and just pushes the ball forward!
|
|
|
Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 27, 2017 13:41:30 GMT -5
Smart just needs to stop taking so many 3s until he improves, if he every does.
One good thing Smart has been doing lately is getting to the line, which is really good for him.
|
|
|
Post by digit on Mar 27, 2017 14:21:11 GMT -5
The problem with something that glib as 'taking so many 3's is that it's easier to do in non-game situations, but a whole lot different in live-action play. I seem to recall Shaq being able to shoot free throws fine in practice, but doing it in gametime with thousands of people cheering or booing you isn't easy to simulate in practice.
I'm just hoping he gets his clanks out of the way in garbage time to get him into a rhythm.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 27, 2017 18:51:14 GMT -5
Smart just needs better shot selection. His 3 point percentage in some situations is really solid. He kills his percentage by taking 3s he's terrible at. Everyone talks about his heaves and he does take a lot of them but let's be real that's not the issue. He loves to take the pull up 3 off the dribble either leading the "break" or just somewhat within the flow of the offense but he's putrid at those and he always does it. If he simply cuts that out his over all percentage will go up significantly. He's not terrible on catch and shoot situation and he's 40% on corner 3s.
If they do some film study this offseason, and he works on his shot selection, continues to get to the line (81% this season) and continues the trend of posting up more then his offense will jump up a level. No reason he can't produce like Avery Bradley but in completely different ways.
|
|
|
Post by voiceofreason on Mar 27, 2017 19:49:08 GMT -5
After the Cavs lose to San Anton tonight the C's will be in first place.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 27, 2017 20:01:58 GMT -5
After the Cavs lose to San Anton tonight the C's will be in first place. Yea with an extra win but same number of losses. Not bad.
|
|
wcp3
Veteran
Posts: 3,824
|
Post by wcp3 on Mar 27, 2017 21:31:56 GMT -5
Welp, the 1 seed is no longer a pipe dream like some clown on here (me) kept insisting.
|
|
|
Post by voiceofreason on Mar 28, 2017 2:54:58 GMT -5
Cavs are 7-10 over last 17, nobody could have predicted that.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 28, 2017 8:08:57 GMT -5
The only reason they have a chance at the 1 seed is because Cleveland has played their worst basketball in the second James era.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 28, 2017 8:11:31 GMT -5
The more I watch Josh Jackson the more I want him. I need to check more into Ball but right now Fultz or Jackson would make me extremely happy. Jackson looks like a future star. The thought of him and Brown on the wing together is beautiful. The defense they would bring with potentially explosive offense especially when having to account for both would be fun to watch.
|
|
|
Post by digit on Mar 28, 2017 8:41:08 GMT -5
I actually kind of hope Boston slips to #2, because I'd prefer to have Jackson over Fultz.
|
|
wcp3
Veteran
Posts: 3,824
|
Post by wcp3 on Mar 28, 2017 9:24:01 GMT -5
This isn't the most rational argument, but I can't help being skeptical about a Kansas player. If Bill Self likes him, there's a good chance he'll be overrated.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 28, 2017 10:07:28 GMT -5
Our last Kansas wing worked out well...
I know different coach
|
|
|
Post by telluricrook on Mar 28, 2017 11:15:50 GMT -5
I really like Josh Jackson but i realized that he has had a few incidents off the court! And he really didnt seem to care much in that loss to Oregon! When he was walking down the court after a whistle with a minute left he was joking around with Tyler Dorsey of Oregon he even made him laugh!I think he said " Who cares! im going to the NBA"!
|
|
|
Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 28, 2017 15:41:40 GMT -5
It sucks that there are no PF or centers at top of draft. So any player we pick is not going to be a perfect fit. I still think our biggest needs are another go to scorer and a good rebounding big. Fultz gives you another go to scorer.
Jackson also shoots 56% from FT line, a major red flag and has some off court issues. If he's best player you take him, I just don't see how him and Brown can play major minutes together. They are both prototypical SFs. Nevermind when you have Crowder.
|
|
|
Post by rjp313jr on Mar 29, 2017 7:21:08 GMT -5
I do hate the free throw percentage, but his shot doesn't look broken to me. I know nothing about his compete level and drive so I defer to Danny to root that out. I do completely disagree with your assertion that he and Brown cannot play big minutes together tho.
I hear ya with the power forward center thing in the draft but they need more talent and I think the options in the top 4 can improve the team especially 2+ years down the road. Having a guy like Fultz may be the best thing possible for us long term with Isaiah. Isaiahs shooting has improved a lot so that should help him age better but the more you can take off his plate the better and if he does start to slip, the ability to cut his minutes and move him to the bench should help extend his effectiveness so the risk of a max/near max extension are greatly mitigated.
|
|
|
Post by digit on Mar 29, 2017 8:31:06 GMT -5
Smart was a terrible free throw shooter, but he's been improving here and there, and I don't think Jackson's mechanics is so broken that he can't improve.
Also, Jackson strikes me as someone who can swing between small forward and power forward (in small ball), while Jaylen Brown is more of a shooting guard/small forward. I think you can find minutes between Jackson, Brown, and Crowder -as long- as you trade either Smart or Bradley.
Fultz's a pretty good player and all, I just feel like it's probably easier to find point guards over the long run than it is to find really good well-rounded wing players.
Still, wouldn't complain about Fultz instead of Jackson. The one player in the top four that kinda makes me cringe a bit is Ball, and I think that's mostly due to his dad.
|
|
wcp3
Veteran
Posts: 3,824
|
Post by wcp3 on Mar 29, 2017 9:01:57 GMT -5
I'm not sure why we're focusing on "best fit" with regard to a potential top 2 pick.
|
|
|
Post by umassgrad2005 on Mar 29, 2017 9:56:09 GMT -5
Smart was a terrible free throw shooter, but he's been improving here and there, and I don't think Jackson's mechanics is so broken that he can't improve. Also, Jackson strikes me as someone who can swing between small forward and power forward (in small ball), while Jaylen Brown is more of a shooting guard/small forward. I think you can find minutes between Jackson, Brown, and Crowder -as long- as you trade either Smart or Bradley. Fultz's a pretty good player and all, I just feel like it's probably easier to find point guards over the long run than it is to find really good well-rounded wing players. Still, wouldn't complain about Fultz instead of Jackson. The one player in the top four that kinda makes me cringe a bit is Ball, and I think that's mostly due to his dad. Smart shot 75% in College, he's never been a terrible FT shooter. He had a bad rookie year at line, but it wasn't terrible. I can see Jackson playing PF in small ball lineups, like Crowder. Thing is that's very limited minutes based on match ups. I don't see it full-time. Same thing with Brown, he can play SG against certain teams or in limited minutes, but I don't see him being a full-time SG. You want to be able to play these guys together for 30 plus minutes a night.
|
|