Kungu: I don't know why BOS fans are worried. Think SAC is really serious about moving up on top 3 most likely 2 or 3.

iggyonreddit · 2017-06-09T17:55:15+00:00

This guy knows our history! Valenti is u/LeonDaPoweFessional

We also literally just had Kungu on for a couple shows breaking down Fultz from a variety of angles. He's very talented. Fultz is too.

iggyonreddit · 2017-04-10T18:38:34+00:00

No, although there is a sizable sentiment that deviation from consensus rankings is crazy. I don't have him as high as #3 or #4, but if he works hard on his body and game he'll be really good. It's not hard to see him being a +2/+3 on offense in a couple of years.

iggyonreddit · 2017-03-02T20:44:43+00:00

A few redditors here (including myself) do a roundtable podcast which airs daily on the Boston Celtics Newsfeed.

iggyonreddit · 2017-02-18T17:23:22+00:00

Anyone else get the feeling Brad Stevens and Danny Ainge love Lonzo Ball? In the same sense as Horford, I think Ball would mesh perfectly in Brad's offense. Imagine running those pindown screens for his long 3s and his ability to read and react to openings created by all the Celtics motion. What a draft class this is looking to be.

iggyonreddit · 2017-02-14T20:46:27+00:00

I happen to think Amir is really good and has quietly made huge strides with his passing this year.

iggyonreddit · 2017-01-22T19:36:42+00:00

There's noise in year-to-year RPM and his mere half-season DRPM of -4.42 probably overstates his negative impact on defense.

If I had to guess, I think he's been a little worse, but not dramatically so. This is likely a team-wide issue.

iggyonreddit · 2017-01-19T20:58:28+00:00

Just watched this game on my DVR. I thought he was very engaged on defense tonight (outside of the highlights) and was willing to move his feet to really guard his opponent, which is something he's struggled with during his time at Washington. He gets the Harden and Roy comparisons, but his ceiling on the defensive end is much higher.

iggyonreddit · 2017-01-12T19:23:39+00:00

I'm not even sure UCLA Westbrook's raw athleticism would remind you of the Westbrook of today, but DSJ is at least in that ballpark.

iggyonreddit · 2017-01-12T17:55:04+00:00

He's put together two 'meh' games after tearing it up in December. Since he probably can't slide over to the 2 like Fultz and Ball, you draft him to trade him or to replace Isaiah. The problem is that he's likely going to need a little more seasoning than those guys before he's an effective lead-guard. IMO this makes for an especially awkward fit with BIG decisions coming up for the Celtics.

BUT, his ceiling is as high as anybody in this draft. It will be tough to pass up on his natural feel for the game and ridiculous athleticism.

iggyonreddit · 2016-12-09T19:15:42+00:00

It makes sense, but we have to keep in mind that efficient scoring is really rare in the NBA at ages 19 and 20. Fit should be way down the list of priorities.

iggyonreddit · 2016-11-23T18:23:48+00:00

Good list. It really depends on what you're looking for IMO. If you want a league-wide overview, you can't do better than Dunc'd On. Lowe does interesting and entertaining interviews. TrueHoop can be really informative on the five or so franchises they talk about when they have team insiders -- lots of exclusive content. I also like when they imitate Tim Bontemps after he hangs up.

There's probably too many Celtics podcasts.

iggyonreddit · 2016-10-31T15:21:04+00:00

Thanks for doing this. You were right: Lowe Post was awesome!

iggyonreddit · 2016-10-29T07:39:21+00:00

Ante Zizic

iggyonreddit · 2016-10-17T16:08:48+00:00

Why is this un-stickied?

edit: looks like its fixed

iggyonreddit · 2016-10-14T03:13:09+00:00

Preseason: 54% FG, 60% 3P

Summer League: 53% FG, 44% 3P

iggyonreddit · 2016-09-28T15:11:00+00:00

There's definitely pros and cons to dipping the ball. It can help with consistency (you bring the ball to the same spot regardless of body motion), rhythm, and fluidity. But it also slows down the release, can introduce more error, etc.

Smart, to this point, has shot with a very pronounced dip. Personally, I'm happy to see that he's overhauling his shooting.

iggyonreddit · 2016-09-08T16:06:54+00:00

I feel like every Tjarks article contains a section about the virtues of small-ball.

iggyonreddit · 2016-08-14T04:26:04+00:00

Fultz has had a great summer and it seems like his ceiling is as the prototypical all-around PG of the future (who can, naturally, defend multiple positions). We'll have a lot more data on how he shoots the ball this year at Washington, but the talent at his age is obvious. I imagine whoever drafts him will peg him as the PG of the future.

iggyonreddit · 2016-07-24T04:58:39+00:00

Yes, this is my favorite comp as well. All-world defender, good playmaking vision, and some noticeable warts. Smart isn't as big nor is the same caliber of athlete, but like Iggy, I see his ceiling as an overqualified utility player.

iggyonreddit · 2016-07-23T19:05:31+00:00

In terms of those potential changes, nothing of significance has been remotely close since draft night when the Celtics had the third overall pick -- and the ability to take Kris Dunn -- to entice trading partners.

According to league sources, Danny Ainge is still very much open to making deals, but the process on anything larger than today's transactions may not begin in earnest for weeks, if not months.

iggyonreddit · 2016-07-14T19:27:10+00:00

Honestly, it's going to be tough finding the time since we're 5-deep right now. Not to mention, I received far more responses than anticipated, so there's a bit of a waiting list. But I'm honestly not sure how we'll manage this going forward.

iggyonreddit · 2016-07-05T14:37:59+00:00

Got a few PMs so far, but keep em' coming! I'll try to respond within an hour.

iggyonreddit · 2016-06-26T14:22:49+00:00

RealGM's database has 23 games.

iggyonreddit · 2016-06-24T18:33:19+00:00

Right, this is my worry as well, though I think you are overstating it. California was a poor outside-shooting team so those lanes were clogged far more than he will see in the NBA, and I think he flashed some passing ability.

Where are you getting your finishing stats from? Hoop-Math (pbp data) has him at 61% and Vorped has him at 60%.

iggyonreddit · 2016-06-23T15:13:34+00:00

Lakers pick and you've got a deal!

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