Bullet Point Tuesday:
-Currently the C's are averaging 10 fewer free throw attempts per game than the free throw leaders....including Golden State....19 vs 29 attempts.....which translates to approximately 8 extra free points per game
-The C's are (-2) in total rebounds per game compared to their opponents translating to 2 extra shots for the opposition. I suspect the disparity is significantly worse in their losses.
-C's are middle of the pack in assists which is better than I expected....but....if anyone knows where to locate the stat that shows where the baskets from the assists are actually made, I'd like to view this. No doubt most assists are delivered to the perimeter.
-With Kyrie on the floor, the offense defers to him and the other 4 take on a subservient beta role
-Without Kyrie (last year), the starters clearly had a more alpha mindset.
Their energy level changes
-The Brad knows what kind of team he has....weak in the paint (offense, defense, rebounding) ...therefore he compensates with his launch party game plan that includes Marcus Smart (worst shooter in NBA), Jaylon Brown (poor college shooter), the Aussie Sniper, and Max Salary Al with his 10 pts and 5 boards /per game.
-The Bucks game is the perfect example of who the C's are: Knowing they would get destroyed inside by the Greek Freak, and they were, The Brad had his team execute a record setting long distance bombardment.....and the math % worked on this night. Bucks relied on 2's / C's went for 3's.....the new NBA in action.
Note: Golden State has both inside and outside games....and multiple trophies
-My eyes see: A completely uninvested Brown who is given no role in the offense.
A marginalized Rozier. Then there's Smart....compared to last postseason when he was asked night after night to be the heart and sole of the team who propeled his teammates emotionally.....now......a guy who is slotted for minutes with the back up crew.
-I am conflicted about giving Kyrie supermax bucks. No question he's the best baller but the rest of the team becomes flat footed waiting for him to perform end of game miracles. Still too early to over analyze his +/- while he's on the court given the mess this team is right now
-Hayward....what can you do? He needs minutes but he's a liability right now. No question his presence is stunting Brown. Again ....what's the alternative?
-Needs: a presence in the paint and a certified NBA sniper.
-Chips available: Brown and what will likely be 2 mid 1st round #1's (Sacramento and Memphis)
The roster is too deep and should be condensed via trade to begin to fill apparent holes.
-My binky....give Semi more minutes at Brown and Hayward's expense.
-Finally....the C's continue their alarming trend from last year....Horrendous 1st quarter shooting. Instead of lay up drills in pre-game, the Brad should install 5 on 5 half court death match simulations. Get these guys minds and bodies into game mode before the opening jump ball. Their grab-ass shoot around pre-game ain't working.
Outside the box....Bradley....pay attention to this football site's Celtics message board for more amazing future advice!!
