Celtics 2023 - 2024 Discussion

[jimnance]

It would be very nice if a bunch of Hollywood actresses announced tomorrow they’re retiring so they can pursue me.

Be nicer if they pursued me.
Also more realistic.

 

[aluminum seats]

Greatest Lakers of all time:

1. Magic. This is indisputable.
2. Kareem. Also indisputable.
3. Kobe
4. Shaq
5. West
6. Baylor
Sorry but neither LeBron nor AD come even close to cracking the top 6.
I'd probably put Mikan at #7.
AD has a chance to reach #6, but he'd need multiple NBA titles to do it.
C's are the better franchise overall but Lakers obviously have had more star power.

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Why are you doing this? I don't mind it, just wondering if there was a publicized list somewhere

I was always a James Worthy fan, don't know where he'd rank on that list but liked him as a player

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

It would be very nice if a bunch of Hollywood actresses announced tomorrow they’re retiring so they can pursue me.

It would only be nicer if the Hollywood actresses were Asian.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

It would only be nicer if the Hollywood actresses were Asian.

Yeah you’ll have to PM me or something because I’ve recently come around to your viewpoint on that one. You’re right. Asian women really are in another class.

 

[rochrist]

Greatest Lakers of all time:

1. Magic. This is indisputable.
2. Kareem. Also indisputable.
3. Kobe
4. Shaq
5. West
6. Baylor
Sorry but neither LeBron nor AD come even close to cracking the top 6.
I'd probably put Mikan at #7.
AD has a chance to reach #6, but he'd need multiple NBA titles to do it.
C's are the better franchise overall but Lakers obviously have had more star power.

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Leaving out Wilt?

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Leaving out Wilt?

Low BPM.

Just kidding.

He’s basically the same as LeBron in terms of actual years played/accomplishments for the Lakers.

 

[aluminum seats]

 

[Keep Up With The Joneses]

Celtics will beat the Knicks fairly easily. 6 games max.

Pacers are such a wild card I’d would prefer to avoid them. I find that matchup difficult to predict. I think the Celtics would win but the Pacers are like a powder keg that may or may not go off every game.

Admittedly I didn't see much of the Pacers until the playoffs, but they worry me more than the Knicks right now. They are playing with swagger and have not backed down to a physical Knicks team. They play well at home, and they can play fast. Guys like Siakam and Turner would be very difficult for Horford(who has been great, but HAS to be tired) and Kornet to handle. And I could see Rick Carlisle outcoaching Mazzulla if it came to that (as would Thibodeau).

I enjoy watching the Pacers play. If they weren't a potential Celtics opponent I would find them easy to root for. That said, go Knicks tomorrow.

 

[bresna]

That is why he was cheap in a trade. We knew that.

It's also why he's on his 4th team after only 8 seasons in the league. I'm glad they only gave him a two-year extension too. I wonder if he'll even play that second year. He is out a lot.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

It's also why he's on his 4th team after only 8 seasons in the league. I'm glad they only gave him a two-year extension too. I wonder if he'll even play that second year. He is out a lot.

Yup. He was slow to integrate into the offense over the season and was awful in that second playoff game against Miami. Porzi is still learning. But offers a very unique option that may well get us over the hump and a chip.

 

[aluminum seats]

Yup. He was slow to integrate into the offense over the season and was awful in that second playoff game against Miami. Porzi is still learning. But offers a very unique option that may well get us over the hump and a chip.

Man I hate "chip"

Nothing personal, it's my cross to bear

 

[jimnance]

Why are you doing this? I don't mind it, just wondering if there was a publicized list somewhere

I was always a James Worthy fan, don't know where he'd rank on that list but liked him as a player

Was a followup to Ice's post about KP and why very tall players, 7'2" and up ,get frequently injured.
I just mentioned that what Kareem did was remarkable, still being dominant at age 40. But he put in the work. Started doing martial arts and yoga years before they became commonplace and they helped prolong his career.

 

[jimnance]

Leaving out Wilt?

Wilt wasn't a Laker long enough to beat out anyone else in the top 6.

 

[aluminum seats]

Was a followup to Ice's post about KP and why very tall players, 7'2" and up ,get frequently injured.
I just mentioned that what Kareem did was remarkable, still being dominant at age 40. But he put in the work. Started doing martial arts and yoga years before they became commonplace and they helped prolong his career.

Also had the skyhook, that amazing timeless offensive weapon

 

[RobertWeathers]

Greatest Lakers of all time:

1. Magic. This is indisputable.
2. Kareem. Also indisputable.
3. Kobe
4. Shaq
5. West
6. Baylor
Sorry but neither LeBron nor AD come even close to cracking the top 6.
I'd probably put Mikan at #7.
AD has a chance to reach #6, but he'd need multiple NBA titles to do it.
C's are the better franchise overall but Lakers obviously have had more star power.

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Shaq ahead of West doesn't feel right to me.

F LeBron.

 

[turkeyneck]

Also had the skyhook, that amazing timeless offensive weapon

I'll always remember him for the constant hip checks on anyone driving the lane - followed by the anguished look of injured innocence.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Man I hate "chip"

Nothing personal, it's my cross to bear

I know what you mean. I kind of hate it too. But it is easier to say "chip" than "championship" once you get used to it. And Chip does sound like Championship if you want to sound cool.

I spent so much time on my lawn, and now my kids do not spend anytime on their lawns. Like zero time. The grandkids are great. Things change so we have to adjust to BS like saying "Chip" .

 

[jimnance]

Shaq ahead of West doesn't feel right to me.

F LeBron.

Yeah, I'd like to take that one back.
West was one helluva player

 

[Real fan 02]

I see what you're saying, but I would still prefer the Pacers. The Celtics should and I think will beat either in six games max, but the knicks are a much tougher team. The Pacers are pretty gutless and even though they might go off for a game or two I don't see them having any chance to win the series

Ah.. yeah the Pacers. I don't know if that's a match up we want. Al has to start. At the most pivotal time we don't have one of our best players available in KP.. that team runs and guns.. they have the deepest bench in the NBA. They have this Knicks team down by 13 in a game 7. However be it the Pacers or Knicks from here on out the celtics will be heavily tested.

 

[Real fan 02]

LeBron won a tournament at a YMCA and an in season hybrid tournament and they’ll built him a statue.

I think we need to recognize greatness the guys played 20 seasons in the NBA a young man's league.. I get it here he isn't well liked.. but strictly as a player he's won and that is all th

The only knock on KP...

Admittedly I didn't see much of the Pacers until the playoffs, but they worry me more than the Knicks right now. They are playing with swagger and have not backed down to a physical Knicks team. They play well at home, and they can play fast. Guys like Siakam and Turner would be very difficult for Horford(who has been great, but HAS to be tired) and Kornet to handle. And I could see Rick Carlisle outcoaching Mazzulla if it came to that (as would Thibodeau).

I enjoy watching the Pacers play. If they weren't a potential Celtics opponent I would find them easy to root for. That said, go Knicks tomorrow.

Absolutely. They are relentless offensively, they are deep on the bench and athletic. I enjoy watching them play as well. They have fun and thier offense just flows. The Knicks are just as good defensively as we are and Pacers are still doing whatever they want offensively. Now to the Knicks defense they don't have OG and Randle big losses for them.
Not a good match up for the celtics. I'd rather have them face a banged up NY team.