Celtics 2023 - 2024 Discussion

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Paul Pierce was at Celtics practice yesterday,sitting with the owners.
When it was over, he turns to them and says he's never seen an NBA practice that went " that hard,that fast, for that long'.
Brad Stevens said it was " electric" and Jrue was the major reason for it.
Folks, if the key guys can stay healthy we are in for a treat this season. One thing I know for sure- the ?effort level will be nonstop. Holiday is a competitor and that's contagious.

I always felt the last 3-4 years they could win a championship but didn’t feel like it was a real championship team. This is a championship team. It all comes down to health.

 

[aluminum seats]

I always felt the last 3-4 years they could win a championship but didn’t feel like it was a real championship team. This is a championship team. It all comes down to health.

Health and I still worry about the coach a little too

 

[Brewskies]

Pritchard extended 4 years $20M. Good for him. He has earned it. Now he must produce with a well stacked team.

 

[oceansizer]

Pritchard extended 4 years $20M. Good for him. He has earned it. Now he must produce with a well stacked team.

I like this guy, he is a fighter but he did not have many chances to prove his value.

 

[Brewskies]

I like this guy, he is a fighter but he did not have many chances to prove his value.

I Agree with you. He produced in off season play but Mazzulla didn't give him enough consistent minutes. Difficult to play with confidence 5-10 minutes once a week if that in the NBA. I hope he gets minutes every game. He can shoot from outside the arch but needs rythum and timing.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Good signing ... decent price ...
$30 million/ 4 year ... good for Payton.

Celtics extend Payton Pritchard ahead of 2023-2024 season

The Boston Celtics and point guard Payton Pritchard agreed on a four-year contract extension on Sunday, ahead of the preseason opener.

985thesportshub.com

 

[They_Hate_We]

I was just wondering who the heck is the new guy wearing #9. White shaved his head...lol

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

I was just wondering who the heck is the new guy wearing #9. White shaved his head...lol

White without the hair and headband looks weird af.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

As expected, everyone working hard to fit into new roles. Brown not playing defense, breaking up court for uncontested layups, wide open shots, scoring cherry picked points and sticking out his tongue like he’s great.

Porzingis looking good already. His presence changes the whole team. Holiday off shooting so far but throwing some great passes.

 

[Brewskies]

With all of Jaylen Brown's money you would think he would have an assistant to tell him if he out his shorts on backward.

 

[Kdo5]

Porzingis looks like a really good fit. And Tatum was noticeably bigger and stronger which should help him body up guys and get further superstar treatment at the line.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Porzingis looks like a really good fit. And Tatum was noticeably bigger and stronger which should help him body up guys and get further superstar treatment at the line.

And P-Rabbit playing like a potential 6th Man of the Year was awesome, too.

 

[Brewskies]

Probably most Celtic fans did not watch the pre season game yesterday against the 76ers. Jaylen Brown came out to play with his short on backward. The ref told him about it in the middle of the first quarter, he continued to play with them that way. He should hire someone to check how he puts on his clothes, he can afford the expense

 

[Brewskies]

Love Jrue. Hes got a couple of good years left.

Agree.

BTW, Pitchard got $30 M 4 year extension yesterday, 10/8, and put on a show yesterday in the pre season 76ers game with 26 points in 23 minutes played. He had 6 of 11 3s. Thought you would appreciate

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Probably most Celtic fans did not watch the pre season game yesterday against the 76ers. Jaylen Brown came out to play with his short on backward. The ref told him about it in the middle of the first quarter, he continued to play with them that way. He should hire someone to check how he puts on his clothes, he can afford the expense

He has moved so far onto my sports villain list it makes it harder to enjoy the Celtics. I hope like hell the team has active plans to trade him after the season and ensure Tatum gets a long term extension.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Agree.

BTW, Pitchard got $30 M 4 year extension yesterday, 10/8, and put on a show yesterday in the pre season 76ers game with 26 points in 23 minutes played. He had 6 of 11 3s. Thought you would appreciate

Pritch is this eras Vinnie Johnson if they let him

 

[They_Hate_We]

Probably most Celtic fans did not watch the pre season game yesterday against the 76ers. Jaylen Brown came out to play with his short on backward. The ref told him about it in the middle of the first quarter, he continued to play with them that way. He should hire someone to check how he puts on his clothes, he can afford the expense

I was watching. Seeing him around the paint on a 76er free through with his pants on backwards was hilarious.

 

[They_Hate_We]

Agree.

BTW, Pitchard got $30 M 4 year extension yesterday, 10/8, and put on a show yesterday in the pre season 76ers game with 26 points in 23 minutes played. He had 6 of 11 3s. Thought you would appreciate

I just heard that. I had a feeling they had bigger plans for for Pritch. Partially what made Brogdon expendable. Now he's gotta step up in minutes that count.

 

[They_Hate_We]

Pritch is this eras Vinnie Johnson if they let him

As long as we don't start calling him "the microwave", I like the comparison. That got old quick

 

[Patsfan1958]