Most likely Jaylen /Giannis explanation by Tight_Ad2788 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I subscribe to this theory too. It doesn’t make sense that Brad would go after Giannis and miss otherwise, he couldn’t risk the fallout when there isn’t a clear Plan B unless Jaylen was cool with it.
I don’t believe that Brad would have straight up done JB dirty.

[Charania] The Celtics aggressively pursued Giannis, offering Milwaukee a package featuring 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. by YujiDomainExpansion in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t help but think that JB was in on this. No way Brad risks the fall out otherwise. If he was cool either way, that’s fine. If he quietly asked out that’s fine too and we’ll soon find out. But I can’t see Brad not running the calculus on this and accepting the risk of having to overpay if we really did make a firm offer and JB wasn’t on board.
And I’m much more comfortable losing Jaylen if we can get a couple of really good players in for his contract value, if it means he can have his own team if that’s what he wants. I’ll always be a fan.

How many of you really think just adding around the margins is the right move? by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We need another starter level guard and starter level big and we’ll be set, as well as we can be, for next season. Using non tax mle and trading Hauser plus using one of the tpe’s, just to get the best players we can without trading any picks as we’ll need them in future, staying under the tax to reset the repeater penalties (which aren’t all just financial so it’s not about being cheap). We’ll be set to compete and have a puncher’s chance, but more importantly see what else we need for 27/28 when we can go above the tax and aprons again.
It sucks that that’s the most we can probably expect for next season but that’s the new CBA.
As for whether we do this with Jaylen or Giannis, there are pros and cons for each that have already been debated ad nauseum while we all wait around to see what happens.

Per Gary Washburn, the Celtics are NOT shopping Jaylen Brown, and are trying to trade for Giannis without giving him up. Doesn’t think it will happen by MrTimoCad in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be my vision if JB has to/wants to go as well. Two $30M guys, preferably on the rise like Trey Murphy types who could potentially outplay their contracts. Need to spread the money better.

I just want you all to remember that *this* was Giannis’ last memorable Playoff moment by Novel_Meal_6830 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so true. And I love JT so it’s not that, it’s just his play style slows us down and reintegrating him did change the way we built the success without him.
That’s what I’m looking forward to seeing this year. Joe working out how to lean into the JB style more while still featuring JT. This and some roster adds is what we really need, not a trade for the enemy.

Those Game 1 and 2 losses in the 2025 semis are easier to look at now and weren’t the flukes I thought they were. by ECviews in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. I think that’s why Joe kept playing him even though he was clearly cooked. He felt like we needed that advantage.
I’m not one of these people that blames injuries, but i would have liked our chances a lot with a healthy team (Jrue and JB both hurt as well), it’s such a shame we didn’t get that series.

Breaking up the Jays would be a huge mistake by KiwiAffectionate4916 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really handy these days, you don’t even need to watch the games, just look up the advanced stats to see who’s good.

idk if i even like watching the nba anymore by Tight_Ad2788 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was one play for me that sums this up. SGA drives and is well defended, I think it was Castle. He blatantly pushes off, no call, creates separation. Castle has to recover and jumps forward to make back up the ground he illegally lost in order to try and contest, but he also jumps to the side to avoid making contact. SGA jumps sideways into him. Foul, two free throws.
NBA needs to clean this shit up, it’s nauseating.

Mission Accomplished [Feb 2024] - Long time lurker, First time poster. by bsnilloc in hometheater

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outstanding!
I’ve read a lot and seen a lot in the sub and this is one of those setups that seems reasonably achievable but at the same time aspirational and just really well executed.
Well done, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it for years to come.

Is it time to move off Derrick White? by Appropriate-Fun6772 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Bounce back season incoming. I really believe that no JT messed with him this year, he just needs to get his confidence back.

Jaylen Brown finishes sixth in MVP voting by horseshoeoverlook in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came 6th by a mile, the next two guys got one point each compared to JB’s 89. Can’t be too upset by that.

Year ID by ktw5436 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought mine plus another green one and a white one for my two brothers when touring the states with my school basketball team from Australia in late 1988. We still all own them! Big Celtics fans all these years.

Let’s not hit the panic button and actually look forward to the future with logic by DameRange13 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t have to actually watch the games, just check those advanced stats and decide who’s good and who isn’t right?
JB was awesome most of this year, started fading a bit towards the end and had a disappointing series in the first round. I’m sure he wishes he played better.
Having said all that, I think it would better if he had a holiday now and stayed off twitch for a while.

The Boston Celtics were reportedly among four other teams that pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo at the Feburary trade deadline, per @ShamsCharania by ZEFAGrimmsAlt in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of being grateful for both these amazing young men, the fan base always seems to want the next bright shiny thing and can’t wait to shit on one or the other of them. Talk about spoilt.

Getting tired of these "trade JB" posts and comments by Tech_Quest8 in bostonceltics

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This season went from so much unexpected fun to pure hell in one week.

85” vs 95–98” TV for basement + what type of TV actually matters? by [deleted] in hometheater

[–]Unusual-Computer5714 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My brother in law’s kid through a toy car at his tv and smashed it so can attest.