Yeah. It was barely commented on. No one gave a shit.
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Yeah. It was barely commented on. No one gave a shit.
Right. You'd think he's trying to lose on purpose....
They really didn't I didnt' know that's what these dudes were talking about I thought they were referencing those past Lebron seasons....man he pretty much got a pass this year by everyone. :lol :
Media treats him like garbage and so does the city. Team blames him for turnovers meanwhile Talc can seemingly do whatever the fuck he wants and nobody says nothing. It's absolutely fuckin ridiculous.
Oh listen I don't think he needs a jumper either. He needs to be a little more consistent with it and develop some post moves. But players don't have everything. He definitely needs better guard play though. But shit they may win the finals
in regards to top 5 he probably is. I just don't understand who he was guarding last series
Sexton already plays off the ball but I rather keep Karen Love than take Simmons. The Cavs already has bunch of non-shooters on this team we don't need his non-shooting ass.
What's crazy stupid ass Cavs fans want Simmons for Sexton but we got one shooter on the team.They want to get rid of the guy that was in the top 5 in clutch scoring this past season for a guy that's petrified of scoring in the game...
A lot of folks didn't believe the Lakers would win last year so I think this year wasn't surprising. Team was constructed worst than last years and AD was hurt as usual. The NBA in general is in a Topsy turvy situation so it will be interesting to see these next few off-seasons....
Don't give a shit. When Embiid tells Morey it's either him or me what would you do? Who would you move?
BothDon't give a shit. When Embiid tells Morey it's either him or me what would you do? Who would you move?
Stevens: Kemba-Horford deal helps Celtics' stars
Brad Stevens says the decision to trade Kemba Walker for Al Horford -- and every other move he makes as the Celtics' new president -- is to help maximize the talents of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Brad Stevens says Boston Celtics made Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade to help stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown
1:02 PM ET
"The ability to make our wings better is going to be a huge part of the people that will be around them," Stevens said Monday in his first public comments since making the Walker deal three days earlier.
It was a significant move as Stevens begins his tenure replacing Danny Ainge atop Boston's organizational depth chart, moving on from a player who was well-liked and whom the Celtics signed to a max contract two years ago to replace Kyrie Irving as the team's floor general.
Stevens ultimately concluded that the financial flexibility created by saving at least $20 million over the next two seasons by swapping Walker and Horford -- plus Horford's fit in Boston -- made it a deal worth making now, rather than waiting to see what else may come up down the line.
But Stevens admitted it wasn't an easy move to make -- in part because of his personal affinity for Walker, as well-liked a player as any in the league.
"Well, I think that's, right, part of the job change, right?" Stevens said when asked about his new responsibility to move on from players. "It is difficult. Because I really -- for instance, just really liked Kemba, period, end of story. He is a super likable person.
"[But] we had to look at with the idea of moving that first-round pick this year, it gave us the opportunity to look at a road ahead with a few more options, from the financial flexibility standpoint, with the picks, all of our future first-round picks past this year, which, again, give you more options. And then it was the best deal that we thought with regard to returning players, right? The opportunity to add Al, who makes significantly less money but is a really good player who has corporate knowledge of this environment, that's really excited to be back in Boston and has a good feel for not only playing with our guys but also has made them better ... his impact on others and his ability to lift others is one of his great strengths.
"To have the ability to get that in return and gain financial flexibility moving forward, the cost, right, was a person that you really really like and one first-round pick."
Stevens coached Horford for three years after the Celtics pried him away from the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent in 2016 as a consolation prize for missing out on signing Kevin Durant that summer.
Although he struggled to fit next to Joel Embiid after joining the 76ers in 2019, Horford still looked very effective when he played at center both in Philadelphia and last season with Oklahoma City -- where he averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28 games before both he and the team mutually agreed to shut him down.
Stevens said he expects that version of Horford to arrive in Boston, adding multiple times that Horford is "very excited" to be back in Boston and that his versatility could allow the Celtics to play him alongside other big men, including emerging young talent Robert Williams.
"Al can move the needle," Stevens said. "Al had a good year in Oklahoma City -- obviously didn't play a ton of games, but statistically had a year that obviously applies across the board. I think that sometimes the ability to space, pass, play in different ways and play in different coverages at the other end, be able to play with other bigs or as the lone 5 I think is something that ... he just has a wealth of experience."
While Stevens said he's still considering adding to his front office down the road, he declined to get into any specifics about the current search for his replacement on the bench in Boston, saying that it would be unfair to those involved to speak about it publicly before it was done.
"I realize that there's a lot of speculation and everything else out there, but in fairness to the people that have been under consideration, that are under consideration, I want to make sure that we're doing it the right way," Stevens said. "There will be a time and place to talk about that."
Why cause y'all don't keep the same energy either lol
Nah. Can't move Embiid. That's foolish. Dude was bussin jokers asses on one leg. Part of the reason he can't go to the basket is because of Simmons handicapped ass. His inability to to anything on offense clogs the lane with the person guarding himBoth
Philly wit the mean L of the decade… Trust the process smh… Ben Simmons PR team aka Klutch sports fooled a lot of mofos.. Give that ROY back to Donovan ASAP and all those allstar appearances…. Simmons is a complete abomination to the sport.. Void that nigga contract too
I don't understand this strategy at all. Hortford is not making Tatum and Brown any better. If anything, he's gonna get in the way.Stevens: Kemba-Horford deal helps Celtics' stars
Brad Stevens says the decision to trade Kemba Walker for Al Horford -- and every other move he makes as the Celtics' new president -- is to help maximize the talents of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.www.espn.com
Brad Stevens says Boston Celtics made Kemba Walker-Al Horford trade to help stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown
1:02 PM ET
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Monday that every move he makes in his new role -- including trading Kemba Walker and a first-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Al Horford -- will be made with one goal in mind: maximizing the talents of All-Star wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
"The ability to make our wings better is going to be a huge part of the people that will be around them," Stevens said Monday in his first public comments since making the Walker deal three days earlier.
It was a significant move as Stevens begins his tenure replacing Danny Ainge atop Boston's organizational depth chart, moving on from a player who was well-liked and whom the Celtics signed to a max contract two years ago to replace Kyrie Irving as the team's floor general.
Stevens ultimately concluded that the financial flexibility created by saving at least $20 million over the next two seasons by swapping Walker and Horford -- plus Horford's fit in Boston -- made it a deal worth making now, rather than waiting to see what else may come up down the line.
But Stevens admitted it wasn't an easy move to make -- in part because of his personal affinity for Walker, as well-liked a player as any in the league.
"Well, I think that's, right, part of the job change, right?" Stevens said when asked about his new responsibility to move on from players. "It is difficult. Because I really -- for instance, just really liked Kemba, period, end of story. He is a super likable person.
"[But] we had to look at with the idea of moving that first-round pick this year, it gave us the opportunity to look at a road ahead with a few more options, from the financial flexibility standpoint, with the picks, all of our future first-round picks past this year, which, again, give you more options. And then it was the best deal that we thought with regard to returning players, right? The opportunity to add Al, who makes significantly less money but is a really good player who has corporate knowledge of this environment, that's really excited to be back in Boston and has a good feel for not only playing with our guys but also has made them better ... his impact on others and his ability to lift others is one of his great strengths.
"To have the ability to get that in return and gain financial flexibility moving forward, the cost, right, was a person that you really really like and one first-round pick."
Stevens coached Horford for three years after the Celtics pried him away from the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent in 2016 as a consolation prize for missing out on signing Kevin Durant that summer.
Although he struggled to fit next to Joel Embiid after joining the 76ers in 2019, Horford still looked very effective when he played at center both in Philadelphia and last season with Oklahoma City -- where he averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28 games before both he and the team mutually agreed to shut him down.
Stevens said he expects that version of Horford to arrive in Boston, adding multiple times that Horford is "very excited" to be back in Boston and that his versatility could allow the Celtics to play him alongside other big men, including emerging young talent Robert Williams.
"Al can move the needle," Stevens said. "Al had a good year in Oklahoma City -- obviously didn't play a ton of games, but statistically had a year that obviously applies across the board. I think that sometimes the ability to space, pass, play in different ways and play in different coverages at the other end, be able to play with other bigs or as the lone 5 I think is something that ... he just has a wealth of experience."
While Stevens said he's still considering adding to his front office down the road, he declined to get into any specifics about the current search for his replacement on the bench in Boston, saying that it would be unfair to those involved to speak about it publicly before it was done.
"I realize that there's a lot of speculation and everything else out there, but in fairness to the people that have been under consideration, that are under consideration, I want to make sure that we're doing it the right way," Stevens said. "There will be a time and place to talk about that."
Problem with embed is he stays hurt. I don't think he's gonna get better. In fact I think he's gonna continue to stay hurt. If I could get some major quality for him I'm trading him. Simmons well they just better hope they can get a Popeye sandwich for him..........Nah. Can't move Embiid. That's foolish. Dude was bussin jokers asses on one leg. Part of the reason he can't go to the basket is because of Simmons handicapped ass. His inability to to anything on offense clogs the lane with the person guarding him
Ain’t shit going on… Dude ain’t attempt one fuckin shoot in the 4th quarter of the last 3 games.. Dude passed off an open dunk with Trae fuckin young In front of him.. get this nigga out of the association immediately
I'll take that sandwich with cheese. City completely done with this fragile ass nigga
I'll take that sandwich with cheese. City completely done with this fragile ass nigga
He was more active offensively getting his shot and shooting 3’s in that one minute clip than he’s been in 5 years.
Media treats him like garbage and so does the city. Team blames him for turnovers meanwhile Talc can seemingly do whatever the fuck he wants and nobody says nothing. It's absolutely fuckin ridiculous.
I didn't know that.....damn that's wild.
Sexton can't wait to leave Cleveland and seemingly they don't want him either is the issue there. I don't understand that to save my life either. Dude plays hard every night and he's talented.
What's crazy,Sexton actually likes the city of Cleveland and they don't like him.
Most of the fans and media don't like him because:
1. He took Kyrie's number but Kyrie didn't have an issue with it.
2. He's not flashy like Kyrie with his dribbles.
3. During,his rookie season teammates anonymously said he can't play. It was mostly the veterans.
4. Those same veterans had an issue with the organization not trading the #8 pick,so Lebron could stay on Cleveland. That #8 pick became Sexton later. They basically wanted Lebron to carry them to another Finals.
5.Thinks he doesn't pass the ball when he does..This team has no shooters yet they expect his assists to go up even though it has.
6. He's a small combo guard but plays bigger than he should.
7. Think he already reached his ceiling even though he's gotten better every season.
Media treats him like garbage and so does the city. Team blames him for turnovers meanwhile Talc can seemingly do whatever the fuck he wants and nobody says nothing. It's absolutely fuckin ridiculous.
Darius Garland,who is my third favorite Cav at the moment had an eight turnover game but nobody said a word about it. Meanwhile,Sexton committed six turnovers in the following game coming back from an injury people were losing their fucking minds over it.
Does Sexton makes you shake your head sometimes,yes but this mistakes gets magnified more than any player on the team...
Right. I know he wants to stay but he's well aware the city don't want him. That's what I ment. Fucked up cause all dude does is handle his business.
That's interesting...I've never been a fan of a bad team that didn't like their best player....that shit is weird....
Seems like Kevin Love should be the scapegoat for fans.
Real fucked up and makes no sense. But they don't say shit about that crakkka stealing money
Real fucked up and makes no sense. But they don't say shit about that crakkka stealing money
That boy eating good and getting away with it and acting like he don't want to be there....
Exactly and LBJ can't do it either. Every time he had to do it he came up short. Every time. So we all need to stop thinking any of these players can do it. I haven't seen it since I've been watching bball and don't think I ever will. This notion that certain players can do it without help is ridiculous. Certain players do effect the game differently and demand certain things; but that's a whole different debate....
Probably because CAC been stealing money since existence. I guess they feel like it's common for themReal fucked up and makes no sense. But they don't say shit about that crakkka stealing money
Yup. Pretty muchProbably because CAC been stealing money since existence. I guess they feel like it's common for them
Right. I know he wants to stay but he's well aware the city don't want him. That's what I ment. Fucked up cause all dude does is handle his business.
Part of me want him to stay so he can shut the haters up but some people in the organization thinks Darius Garland is the best player on the team even though teams don't respect him a a scorer yet.Sexton is the one that demands the double team and still get his points..
For whatever reason,this town as a bad habit of forcing good players out for players that's not on that level yet. They see Garland as the next Kyrie but ignore the shit Sexton does.I'm not saying Garland isn't nice but he's not on Sexton's level..imo
Media treats him like garbage and so does the city. Team blames him for turnovers meanwhile Talc can seemingly do whatever the fuck he wants and nobody says nothing. It's absolutely fuckin ridiculous.
I've been telling people about Karen before she signed that extension but all I got from them was I didn't know what I was talking about....
Now,those same people want her off the team...
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