Ainge mostly made major moves you make 100 times out of 100 and got some shit luck. I’m not saying things were perfect, but I’m not expecting anyone to come in here and do better than he has.I honestly feel...excited? Relieved?
I think it's time, and it seems Ainge might too.
well, he still can depending on who comes inWoah. I thought if there was going to be a shake up this summer it would be Stevens that might go.
I agree his luck starting with the Hayward injury was horrible. I also think he's not done a good job making his own luck since. The misread of the Kyrie situation was awful.Ainge mostly made major moves you make 100 times out of 100 and got some shit luck. I’m not saying things were perfect, but I’m not expecting anyone to come in here and do better than he has.
I totally agree with this.Ainge mostly made major moves you make 100 times out of 100 and got some shit luck. I’m not saying things were perfect, but I’m not expecting anyone to come in here and do better than he has.
I think it's going to be Zarren, but also I don't think a non-Zarren GM fires Brad, he has a good rep, and one of the key moves of execs in sports is keeping the respected coach so you have a fall guy if things don't go well the first year.I think Celtics may have Banners 18 and 19 if Hayward stays healthy.
Cant really blame DA. Bad luck.
Hope it's not sodium related heart issues from all that Chipotle.
I also think it's more likely if non-Zarren takes over that CBS is gone, too.
Yes, because the guy he signed to a big contract with essentially no injury history had his knee blow up forever. And the fact he was able to create a core of Brown and Tatum was borderline miraculous. Few people even wanted him to take those two, mind you.The problem is that nothing goes perfectly--the franchise was still in great shape even with Hayward injured because of how good Tatum and Brown got, but he wasn't able to build around them.
Yeah could easily see Stevens following suit if Ainge goes.well, he still can depending on who comes in
The Big Three team probably threepeats without the KG injury given how close they came in year 3 and how good the year 2 team still was.With anything resembling your average share of luck, Ainge has 3-5 titles under his belt. He really deserved better.
I think Ainge should get all the credit in the world for drafting Tatum and Brown, and his other picks look decemt too. The issue is more how he has built around Tatum and Brown once Hayward got hurt.Don’t forget KG’s freak knee injury, guys. That probably cost the Celtics/Ainge 2-3 titles.
Yes, because the guy he signed to a big contract with essentially no injury history had his knee blow up forever. And the fact he was able to create a core of Brown and Tatum was borderline miraculous. Few people even wanted him to take those two, mind you.
The mid-level draft picks have been meh, but he’s done everything he could to get the major pieces.
Why would they be mutually exclusive? Wyc allowing Ainge to resign while letting Brad seek the Pacer opportunity. Easier on the PR than to fire someone.Woah. I thought if there was going to be a shake up this summer it would be Stevens that might go.
The only way I can see Brad leaving is if Tatum said he wanted a change (which could have happened, who knows).Why would they be mutually exclusive? Wyc allowing Ainge to resign while letting Brad seek the Pacer opportunity. Easier on the PR than to fire someone.
Everyone besides Brown or Tatum is available. This team needs wholesale changes.
yupEveryone besides Brown or Tatum is available. This team needs wholesale changes.
Yes, 100%.I really hope they don't promote from within. If Ainge is going out the door, Austin Ainge or Mike Zarren aren't the answers. I'd be targeting Masai Ujiri.
That doesn't necessarily mean it's not his decision. He could just think it's time to move on and give it a go somewhere else--whether another organization or on TV.Sounds like he's not exactly leaving on his own accord(if he does in fact leave).
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Well, I mean, that’s largely Kemba. I consider that a 100 out of 100 signing.I think Ainge should get all the credit in the world for drafting Tatum and Brown, and his other picks look decemt too. The issue is more how he has built around Tatum and Brown once Hayward got hurt.
A new general manager will be looking to bring in his own guy. Danny and Brad are intertwined for better or for worse imo.The only way I can see Brad leaving is if Tatum said he wanted a change (which could have happened, who knows).
Yeah I agree both could go now.Why would they be mutually exclusive? Wyc allowing Ainge to resign while letting Brad seek the Pacer opportunity. Easier on the PR than to fire someone.
Jaylen is the 2021 version of Antoine. If you want the current version you don’t fire anyone. When you hire a new GM he is going to make his mark early......after all, this is what he sold ownership on in the interviews.Brown is probably available too.
Not sure I agree it's 100 out of 100 when it seems like the medicals were pretty poor and the Hornets had no interest in that money for himWell, I mean, that’s largely Kemba. I consider that a 100 out of 100 signing.
Yes, I mean at this point you are doing what Jayson Tatum wants. I’m not sure how much he and Brown jell, but if Jayson’s like “go get Beal,” you probably just have to do what he says. The franchise’s future hinges on his decision in 2 years.Brown is probably available too.
When it comes to coaches in this league I think you also have to throw in "for neutral" as an option there as well. He squeezed a lot out of some lower talent teams in his early tenure here and has largely been fine since then, which puts him in a similar category as most NBA coaches who are fine.A new general manager will be looking to bring in his own guy. Danny and Brad are intertwined for better or for worse imo.
I agree but kind of wish they moved on Morey last year.I think Zarren should get the job. He's well regarded around the league, he has a great understanding of the cap, he gives you a new look without a total rebuild.
Lol... Hey Justin great job building this team into a 1 seed... but we're gonna have to let you go, a famous Mormon became available.
Let's also not forget that he had the team perfectly positioned to sign Anthony Davis and he didn't want to.I totally agree with this.
The Hayward and Kyrie 'situations' screwed-up Ainge's strategies.
Even if one of those 'worked' --- we are in a much different (better) situation.
No one here is "obsessed" with Masai so I'm not sure where you're getting that from. He is a very good executive who is probably going to be available so yes he should be considered.I think Zarren should get the job. He's well regarded around the league, he has a great understanding of the cap, he gives you a new look without a total rebuild.
I find the Masai obsession weird. He's a good GM... he also put together a whole lot of teams that ended up as fool's gold when it came playoff time. The Celtics have been more successful than the Raptors in general over his tenure. He has 2 ECF appearances, and a 1 year rental title. That team is falling apart right now, and if he slinks out the door after not making any future moves this season (ie holding Lowry) I'll think less of him.