I’ve scattered ideas after the primary few days of free company. A few of them could grow to be out of date inside a number of hours, however most of them won’t.
To start with, how will you not be thrilled on the Celtics touchdown Malcolm Brogdon on the worth at which he value? Solely a protected first rounder, Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, and a bench mob? That’s a steal. I imply, all respect to Theis, who stuffed in admirably for us (once more). And better of luck to Crash Nesmith; I hope he finds his shot in Indy. I’ll miss the bench celebrations from Fitts and firm. Nonetheless, that is Malcolm Brogdon we’re speaking about.
Brogdon doubles down on the workforce’s id of protection and ball motion, plus he can truly shoot! He was damage final season, which is an enormous purpose why he was accessible. His contract is probably a bit hefty for a rebuilding/retooling workforce like Indiana. However for a contender on the lookout for the ultimate few puzzle items, there’s no purpose to complain about the associated fee – particularly when it’s primarily simply the homeowners’ tax invoice that’s impacted.
Now the Celtics have a 3 headed monster rotation of ball dealing with guards in Marcus Good, Derrick White, and Brogdon that they will combine and match beside the Jays and our huge man rotation. I don’t but understand how Ime goes to deal with the beginning lineup or any of the rotations, however I’m actually high quality with something he picks at this level.
I haven’t even talked about Danilo Gallinari but. I felt like he was possibly a bit of little bit of a attain with the MLE, however after getting Brogdon I’m undecided I care anymore. He provides confirmed capturing as a wing or stretch 4. He’s misplaced a step or two, however I take a look at him as a pleasant common season center reliever. He’ll eat up minutes, rating some factors, and provides the Jays an opportunity to get some relaxation. You would possibly even have the ability to cover him on protection for stretches within the common season. Within the playoffs he would possibly solely play once you completely want extra spacing on offense, however that’s high quality. He’s a really strong pickup and when he’s sizzling he’s going to assist us win video games.
The Celtics appear very excessive on what Sam Hauser can convey the workforce this yr. Once more, he’s a man that may unfold the ground and drain photographs with confidence. I’d nonetheless wish to see the workforce add one other veteran wing to offer us extra depth, however we’ll see what we will get for the vet minimal because the market develops. At this level the Celtics are a vacation spot for ring chasing vets, so maybe as the cash dries up elsewhere, somebody will fall into our laps.
We might additionally use one other backup huge now that Theis is leaving city. However once more, that may be a place the place there’s often extra provide than demand, so I’m not overly frightened about it.
As a number of have identified, I don’t actually count on the Celtics to make use of an enormous portion of the TPE now that they’ve added all this wage. Nevertheless, for the proper man I might see them utilizing a smaller a part of it (or one of many smaller TPEs).
There’s additionally an opportunity that Grant Williams might get a contract extension. We nonetheless have Payton Pritchard (who could also be feeling disregarded of the celebration at guard). So there are nonetheless potential strikes the workforce could make, however it’s exhausting to not be very proud of the job that Stevens has finished to this point.
That is approach, approach oversimplified, but when you concentrate on it, the Wolves simply despatched out 4 draft picks plus a swap to land Rudy Gobert. During the last 2 years, Stevens has traded 3 draft picks and a swap for Al Horford, Derrick White, and Malcolm Brogdon. Not dangerous.
Oh, and I really feel like I’m obligated to debate Kevin Durant on this house. I get it, he’s an exquisite participant. The most effective to ever do it. However I actually, actually love this workforce that simply went to the Finals. I don’t like the thought of breaking all of it aside for anybody. So I’m going to politely bow out of the debates over who has extra worth and what it will truly value. I might moderately simply not. As a result of this workforce is nice.
So, what’s subsequent? Can’t wait to search out out.
