Did you buy your Strus jersey yet?Yes Mark Jackson.
Did you buy your Strus jersey yet?Yes Mark Jackson.
I can see why Ainge likes his stroke and quick release. They're both for real.Did you buy your Strus jersey yet?
He tries that shit against the varsity squad and Marcus Smart is gonna make him the NBA’s Oberyn Martell.I like this take:
https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Toscano/status/1149529570002866179?s=20
James Toscano
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Grayson Allen is the NBA’s King Joffrey.
are they selling Red Claw jerseys yet?Did you buy your Strus jersey yet?
https://twitter.com/maxacarlin/status/1149525358800019459?s=21Won't go in the scoresheet but Grant just made such a smart pick underneath when he saw the position Onuaku had in the post.
would love to see Carsen Edwards paired with Marcus Smart as our 2nd string guard unitAmazing what happens when you put a few people on a team that have high BBall IQs. But at the end of the day, the Cs are getting really good guard play and that's the main difference between them and other teams.
One of the points Karalis and King made on Locked On Celtics pod was that Grant has done all of this while essentially reinventing his game. For example, he's attempted 16 threes in 4 summer leage games after taking only 46 in his entire last season in college. He's playing more on the perimeter, the offense isn't being run through him in the post on every possession, etc. This only underscores your point.His basketball IQ has been as good as advertised and what we saw in college. Its hard not to be bullish about his career at this point.
KG at 6'2" would have been Rondo... with a reliable (at least) jumper.Always loved the Aldridge quote about how if Lamar Odom were 6'2" he'd be a shoe salesman while KG would be Rajon Rondo. If Grayson Allen didn't have elite athleticism he'd cleaning a toilet with a toothbrush somewhere.
I still think he needs some Maine time to continue to establish these skills he's showing here. If he can establish himself as a good high post passer (along with PnR rim runner) then he becomes a guy who can contribute to the offense. What he needs to get and stay on the floor is to find his place in the team defense. An encouraging thing he's done here at summer league is to respond pretty quickly to coaching. He came out in game 1 bricking midrange jumpers, much to the chagrin of Scott Morrisson. By game 4, he's at the high post and some of the offense is running through him, which is what the Celtics are going to want from him in the real games.TL dominant tonight! He's making a case for serious minutes with the big club, especially since the Celts need quality bigs
agreed, the torches are lit and the pitchforks sharpenedThey absolutely have to sign Tacko. I'll be furious if they don't.
He seems very comfortable using his using his strength and getting physical.
Probably some truth in that. But he seem in control of his body and is coachable. I don't expect it to be "game is moving too fast for him" rookie fouls. More like "Grant, they call those here" fouls.He seems very comfortable using his using his strength and getting physical.
That is likely to lead to alot of "rookie" fouls, at least initially.
For sure. He is being crafty, but will have to adjust and get a little craftier. For a guy without elite size/athleticism it will be an important part of his game.Probably some truth in that. But he seem in control of his body and is coachable. I don't expect it to be "game is moving too fast for him" rookie fouls. More like "Grant, they call those here" fouls.
TL's improvement from game 1 of summer league has been really encouraging. It looks like the game is slowing down enough that he can now take coaching adjustments better, if that makes sense. In addition, his passing reads and decision making on offense are impressing the hell out of me. Obviously that matters for his offensive growth, but it also makes me a LOT more optimistic than I was that he can learn to read the floor on defense too....
I still think he needs some Maine time to continue to establish these skills he's showing here. If he can establish himself as a good high post passer (along with PnR rim runner) then he becomes a guy who can contribute to the offense. What he needs to get and stay on the floor is to find his place in the team defense. An encouraging thing he's done here at summer league is to respond pretty quickly to coaching. He came out in game 1 bricking midrange jumpers, much to the chagrin of Scott Morrisson. By game 4, he's at the high post and some of the offense is running through him, which is what the Celtics are going to want from him in the real games.
That sounds right. I don't like to read much into summer league, but he's a guy with a skillset to be an impact guy. The three legs of the stool for a center like him are 1) actual rim protection (as opposed to selling out for blocks); 2) passing; and 3) free throws. He's shown signs of real development into two of those so far.Everyone is excited about Tacko, but if TL can learn to read the game and keep improving rapidly, that would be a franchise-altering development.
With regard to FTs, it's SSS but last year he was 10-14 in GLeague and 9-15 in the NBA and he's 5-7 in SL thus far. Not great but certainly passable.That sounds right. I don't like to read much into summer league, but he's a guy with a skillset to be an impact guy. The three legs of the stool for a center like him are 1) actual rim protection (as opposed to selling out for blocks); 2) passing; and 3) free throws. He's shown signs of real development into two of those so far.
Eh?Awful news about Waters' dad.
That's terrible, bleh
Tacko Grande.I have an irresistible impulse to call him Tacko Bell.
Agree with all 3 of those. It's really not a high bar, but it's important to have that role player on the floor.That sounds right. I don't like to read much into summer league, but he's a guy with a skillset to be an impact guy. The three legs of the stool for a center like him are 1) actual rim protection (as opposed to selling out for blocks); 2) passing; and 3) free throws. He's shown signs of real development into two of those so far.
Keep in mind that he’s far from a finished product, and has a lot of things the team is trying to improve at once. Out of all the question marks with TL, the ability to learn to screen is pretty low on my list.Agree with all 3 of those. It's really not a high bar, but it's important to have that role player on the floor.
I'll add one more leg: (4) high screen/pick setting (with an athletic roll to the rim) from a Center like him. It helps open up lanes for ballhandlers, added space for 3pt shooting, and cuts for the most efficient scorers while keeping the defense honest (they have to be cognizant/protect against the roll to the rim)
TL is fantastic on the roll, good hands and leaping to the rim. BUT wish he would stick his pick/screens with a little more physicality (ala Baynes or Grant Williams last night).
I would say that even more important than setting high screens for them is defending them. I think it was his not grasping his role in the defensive schemes that kept him from getting playing time last year - whether or not one wants to blame Stevens for not giving him enough time to figure it out. If he gets to a point where he's playing good team defense, knowing his rotations, etc, then he'll get plenty of time on the floor.Agree with all 3 of those. It's really not a high bar, but it's important to have that role player on the floor.
I'll add one more leg: (4) high screen/pick setting (with an athletic roll to the rim) from a Center like him. It helps open up lanes for ballhandlers, added space for 3pt shooting, and cuts for the most efficient scorers while keeping the defense honest (they have to be cognizant/protect against the roll to the rim)
TL is fantastic on the roll, good hands and leaping to the rim. BUT wish he would stick his pick/screens with a little more physicality (ala Baynes or Grant Williams last night).
That’s amazing. Arson is short, but not by normal person standards.
Yes. By far his most important role will be on the defensive end. And defending the high PnR will make or break him. His feet/lateral quickness are evident, but we'll have to see it during the regular season.I would say that even more important than setting high screens for them is defending them. I think it was his not grasping his role in the defensive schemes that kept him from getting playing time last year - whether or not one wants to blame Stevens for not giving him enough time to figure it out. If he gets to a point where he's playing good team defense, knowing his rotations, etc, then he'll get plenty of time on the floor.
For anyone watching the game, this 1:30 appears to be Pacific Time. It looks like the game starts 4:30 EST (for anyone else who was confused by that).Thomas & Mack:
1:30 p.m. – #8 Memphis vs. #1 Boston (ESPN)
Dammit.For anyone watching the game, this 1:30 appears to be Pacific Time. It looks like the game starts 4:30 EST (for anyone else who was confused by that).
Actually, the impact is heightened (ahem) by the fact Tacko is a bit more foreground, is springing a little off the floor, and Carsen is bent leg with one foot planted on the floor. But still ... Tacko is one big dude.That’s amazing. Arson is short, but not by normal person standards.
Ah thanks, that's probably it.It could have something to do with him being a devout Muslim
So guess we're not going to see him ripping off his jersey and pounding his bare chest anytime soon ...For Men: The minimum amount to be covered on the body is between the navel and the knee. It should be noted, though, that a bare chest would be frowned upon in situations where it draws attention.
I think it's just a style... maybe some perceived "keep you warm" benefit. A fair amount of guys at all levels do the same.The t-shirt under the jersey and leggings is the same look he had last year in college. It could have something to do with him being a devout Muslim, or could just be how he stays warmed up during games considering he doesn't play a ton of minutes.