NineOneSeven
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Not so fast my friend
Clippers backed out because of concerns over Brogdan's injury status.Not so fast my friend
I'm no NBA expert, but I like it from a Celtics perspective also. I wasn't too excited if the Celts were just going to run it back with essentially the same team next season.Seems to me Memphis got fleeced snd celtics dominated that trade.
Smart was the third best PG on that team. I think Memphis could use someone like him but in general, I think Tyus Jones is a better player too.Smart is overrated. I’d rather have Brogdon than him when they are both fully healthy. Thats a great trade for the Celtics assuming they can stay healthy. I suppose this means Brown ultimately stays put.
Smart was the third best PG on that team. I think Memphis could use someone like him but in general, I think Tyus Jones is a better player too.
Agree he’s been on the downhill for the last couple years.I think Smart is overrated and on the downhill. However I think his relatively team friendly salary made Memphis throw more into the pot. Clearly the Celtics won but Porzingis still needs to prove A)he can stay on the court for a second straight year and B) he can play in about as bright a spot light as their is in the league. I see Brogdon and KP in street clothes more than in uniform.
Both played as much as last years MVP and more than Lebron and Steph Curry.I think Smart is overrated and on the downhill. However I think his relatively team friendly salary made Memphis throw more into the pot. Clearly the Celtics won but Porzingis still needs to prove A)he can stay on the court for a second straight year and B) he can play in about as bright a spot light as their is in the league. I see Brogdon and KP in street clothes more than in uniform.
Re: Jones, Memphis pretty much had to move him because they knew for sure he was gone the following off-season as there's no way he was going to return to be Ja's backup. Forking him over along with multiple first round picks for Smart, who I'm not sure is even a better player, is pretty rough. Smart is undoubtedly a better fit for them though.The thing about Brogdon is he really just cant stay healthy.
My initial reaction is that Porzingis is the best player in the trade, and the celtics got the draft compensation as well. So clearly, for whatever reason, Smart is valued much more highly than Porzingis. KP was legitimately very good last season.
The one thing about that is I really dont think you can play Morant and Jones together, at least in the playoffs. That backcourt is way too small. I think Jones is more of a bench player, and for whatever you want to say about Smart, he's a guy who has been playing key minutes for years for one of best teams in the league. I dont think Jones is that kind of a player.
I think Porzingis is being underrated here. He had a great year in Washington this season. He was a much better player than Beal on both sides of the ball, played more games, and will still only be 28 years old at the start of the season.
Can’t believe no one has mentioned Bostons love of having another great white hope on the squad. Especially after the last one didn’t pan out.The only real hesitation with Porzingis is health. Otherwise he's a fantastic fantastic fit for Boston and should be a huge upgrade.
I would personally not sign him to an extension (unless it includes non-guaranteed years) right now. Let the season play out and see how he does before committing to him. But this was an insanely great trade for Boston. I'm really pissed lol
Yeah, but they gave up Gallinari and Muscala in the processCan’t believe no one has mentioned Bostons love of having another great white hope on the squad. Especially after the last one didn’t pan out.
They’re Italian, not white.Yeah, but they gave up Gallinari and Muscala in the process
Someone in the Wizards front office must have been drinking heavily.Celts won that trade imo gaining KP and 2 picks this year. They're pushing their chips all in.
Grizz need a starting point guard with Ja out for he first 25 games. Smart is still a better option than Jones and can provide some much needed vet leadership in that locker room.
Wiz... well you know. Clean house and restart. Next to go is Kuzma who opted out.