Boston Celtics

[TheListOfJon]

I don't know what Danny Ainge thought of Kyrie Irving. Millions of Celtic fans, me included, thought that Kyrie was the alpha that we needed at the beginning of the season. Apparently, he isn't. Read my original post that you quoted. What is your understanding of that post?

Are you not of the belief that the sheep (fans) and the shepherd (GM) share a general expectation of what kind of a player the team was getting from a Kyrie Irving?

 

My post had nothing to do with what Danny thought of Kyrie. If you think that I am in denial that Danny made a mistake, that is your opinion and I will say this. Your opinion is wrong.

Do you think that my opinion is wrong, based out of your stubbornness? Why would you believe that Danny boy still has hope that Kyrie could still be a Batman for the C's?

[will robie]

Are you not of the belief that the sheep (fans) and the shepherd (GM) share a general expectation of what kind of a player the team was getting from a Kyrie Irving?

 

Do you think that my opinion is wrong, based out of your stubbornness? Why would you believe that Danny boy still has hope that Kyrie could still be a Batman for the C's?

Again, I wouldn't know what Ainge was thinking. Like I said, I thought Kyrie was an alpha-level player. This playoffs showed he is not. But I still believe that Danny will make the decisions that will improve the team. Personally, I wouldn't mind if Kyrie leaves.

 

You said that I am in denial, right? To which I said that it is your opinion and that your opinion is wrong because I am not in denial.

[TheListOfJon]

Again, I wouldn't know what Ainge was thinking. Like I said, I thought Kyrie was an alpha-level player. This playoffs showed he is not. But I still believe that Danny will make the decisions that will improve the team. Personally, I wouldn't mind if Kyrie leaves.

 

You said that I am in denial, right? To which I said that it is your opinion and that your opinion is wrong because I am not in denial.

 

Welp that is an answer, I guess.

[will robie]

I wasn't a fan of the "trade AD to Boston" but after seeing what happened against the Bucks, that would have been a good idea. But if the Cs made the trade, I was thinking it should be an AD for Kyrie trade. However, I wanted to give Kyrie a chance to lead but, apparently, Kyrie couldn't carry this team. I don't know what Ainge will do but, as a fan, I couldn't care less where Kyrie ends up. If he ends up with the Cs, he has to sacrifice for the team and play team ball.

 

The Cs should trade for AD. I leave it up to Ainge to pick who is going to be expendable.

Edited May 18, 2019 by will robie

[will robie]

 

The Cs should trade for AD. I leave it up to Ainge to pick who is going to be expendable.

If the Cs don't get AD, they should give the KD option another try. Kyrie Irving may be gone and I couldn't care less. I don't mind KD signing with the Cs if he opts out of his contract. At least, the Cs won't have to trade Tatum and Brown. Ainge will definitely look for this option.

Edited May 18, 2019 by will robie

[darksoulriver]

If the Cs don't get AD, they should give the KD option another try. Kyrie Irving may be gone and I couldn't care less. I don't mind KD signing with the Cs if he opts out of his contract. At least, the Cs won't have to trade Tatum and Brown. Ainge will definitely look for this option.

 

imo Brown and Tatum can be traded for any FA...

 

Rosier possible gone next season

 

And Ainge doesn't care who will be gone next season as long he stays

[daphne loves derby]

Rozier already stated that he does not want to comeback if they will re-sign Kyrie.

 

Too much drama in the C's off season now

[will robie]

 

imo Brown and Tatum can be traded for any FA...

 

Rosier possible gone next season

 

And Ainge doesn't care who will be gone next season as long he stays

Do you mean Kyrie Irving? Danny and Brad gave Kyrie a chance to lead the Cs this season. Unfortunately, he can't cut the mustard. For me, Kyrie is akin to a Mchale or James Worthy. A great complimentary superstar but not an alpha-level player to lead you to the promised land. At the beginning of the season, I was high on Kyrie. I expected him to lead the Cs to the Finals. Unfortunately, the regular season was a portent of things to come. Although the regular season is not the playoffs, the regular season showed what kind of leader he is. He criticized and alienated team mates. I ignored it since the goal was to win a championship. Kyrie unraveled in the Milwaukee series. What was supposed to be his showcase series turned out to be a dud for Kyrie. I am not exactly sure if a majority of Celtics fans want him back because I certainly don't care where he goes. If he signs with the Cs, Brad should make him follow his system which is predicated on crisp ball movement and superstar hero ball to which Kyrie was accustomed to.

Edited May 21, 2019 by will robie

[darksoulriver]

Do you mean Kyrie Irving? Danny and Brad gave Kyrie a chance to lead the Cs this season. Unfortunately, he can't cut the mustard. For me, Kyrie is akin to a Mchale or James Worthy. A great complimentary superstar but not an alpha-level player to lead you to the promised land. At the beginning of the season, I was high on Kyrie. I expected him to lead the Cs to the Finals. Unfortunately, the regular season was a portent of things to come. Although the regular season is not the playoffs, the regular season showed what kind of leader he is. He criticized and alienated team mates. I ignored it since the goal was to win a championship. Kyrie unraveled in the Milwaukee series. What was supposed to be his showcase series turned out to be a dud for Kyrie. I am not exactly sure if a majority of Celtics fans want him back because I certainly don't care where he goes. If he signs with the Cs, Brad should make him follow his system which is predicated on crisp ball movement and superstar hero ball to which Kyrie was accustomed to.

 

Kyrie is a disappointment on defense and offense during the playoff against the Buck.

 

so its better for the Celtics to cut the ties with him and find someone who can lead the young roster.

[will robie]

 

Kyrie is a disappointment on defense and offense during the playoff against the Buck.

 

so its better for the Celtics to cut the ties with him and find someone who can lead the young roster.

No argument here

[bosorero]

Ano na kyrie

[will robie]

Congratulations to Marcus Smart for being chosen to the NBA’s Defensive First Team.

[junix]

Do you mean Kyrie Irving? Danny and Brad gave Kyrie a chance to lead the Cs this season. Unfortunately, he can't cut the mustard. For me, Kyrie is akin to a Mchale or James Worthy. A great complimentary superstar but not an alpha-level player to lead you to the promised land. At the beginning of the season, I was high on Kyrie. I expected him to lead the Cs to the Finals. Unfortunately, the regular season was a portent of things to come. Although the regular season is not the playoffs, the regular season showed what kind of leader he is. He criticized and alienated team mates. I ignored it since the goal was to win a championship. Kyrie unraveled in the Milwaukee series. What was supposed to be his showcase series turned out to be a dud for Kyrie. I am not exactly sure if a majority of Celtics fans want him back because I certainly don't care where he goes. If he signs with the Cs, Brad should make him follow his system which is predicated on crisp ball movement and superstar hero ball to which Kyrie was accustomed to.

chief, i was really disappointed with kyrie's performance specially during the bucks series. i never thought, even in my imagination, that he'd fail to deliver big time. i was hoping he would be "THE ONE" who'd bring the Cs back to the nba finals. honestly, yes the Cs, unlike last year's run to the ECF, lost ball movement where almost everybody contributed. rozier was a revelation last year but lost significant playing time this season because of kyrie. will the Cs go after AD? could he be that player who will lead the Cs over the hump?

[will robie]

chief, i was really disappointed with kyrie's performance specially during the bucks series. i never thought, even in my imagination, that he'd fail to deliver big time. i was hoping he would be "THE ONE" who'd bring the Cs back to the nba finals. honestly, yes the Cs, unlike last year's run to the ECF, lost ball movement where almost everybody contributed. rozier was a revelation last year but lost significant playing time this season because of kyrie. will the Cs go after AD? could he be that player who will lead the Cs over the hump?

Same here, chief. Like I said in my posts here, I couldn't care less where Kyrie lands up. He can go to LAL with his king for all I care and be the prince. As for AD, I think Ainge will gun for him but it will come at a steep price. My guess is Jayson Tatum and a couple of players for salary fillers. A starting five of Horford, Davis, Brown, Smart and Hayward looks intriguing. I like Tatum but that Bucks series made me wish for AD.

[dencio]

If the Celtics are going to seriously go after AD, they must be willing to outbid the Lakers and Knicks, among others. A package of Tatum and salary fillers will not cut it (and won't even pass trade rules). Reports have indicated that the Lakers may include the no. 4 pick in this year's draft to the group of young players they were offering at this year's trade deadline. The Knicks may also use the no. 3 pick, although their current roster doesn't have anyone as tasty as Tatum or the Lakers' young players.

 

A package of Tatum, Smart, Baynes and a couple of their stashed future picks, I think, should be enough to entice Griffin and the Pels.