Mostly, I agree with your later comment that guaranteeing his contract makes him basically (at least, in terms of permission) untouchable.
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Mostly, I agree with your later comment that guaranteeing his contract makes him basically (at least, in terms of permission) untouchable.
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But they will be worse overall... Al Horford was super important for them.
I hate that them getting Kemba... he seems like a nice guy... I’ve always enjoyed watching him... if he becomes a Celtic, then I hope he chokes in his sleep and dies.
LoPo
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Here is the financial breakdown for Boston. With Rozier, they have $25. Without, they have $34. https://www.masslive.com/celtics/20...w-to-spend-up-to-34-million-in-cap-space.html
If they end up getting Kemba but lose Kyrie, Rozier AND Horford, they still come out of this summer as losers. They'll lose 2 all stars, miss on AD, and lose a big part of their culture in Rozier. So much falls on Hayward, Tatum and Brown.
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If they end up getting Kemba but lose Kyrie, Rozier AND Horford, they still come out of this summer as losers. They'll lose 2 all stars, miss on AD, and lose a big part of their culture in Rozier. So much falls on Hayward, Tatum and Brown.
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David Stern
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Good for Boston I guess, but they need to focus on featuring Brown/Tatum if they’re going to contend. I’m not sure Kemba makes them any better.
framer
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Maybe, but Kyrie is better than Kemba, and you have to assume that all of the Boston drama was Kyrie's fault. I'm not convinced. I just hope Kemba and Kyrie stay East.
David Stern
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Yep. Every major free agent that goes east is a win to me, but also **** Boston
ChicAggie
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Disagree.
Kyrie is better offensively than Kemba but not by a lot. But Kemba is better on defense and is a better teammate/leader.
I think replacing Kyrie with Kemba is an upgrade.
Losing Horford hurts though but he is on the decline and ill have to see who they pick up to replace him. Favors would be such a good fit on their team and I would hate to see it. But I think they could be good again if they get Kemba and makes some good moves.
Kemba/Tatum/Brown/Hayward/Favors is a good lineup if Hayward gets back to 75% of the player he was before the injury.
I think replacing Kyrie with Kemba is an upgrade.
Losing Horford hurts though but he is on the decline and ill have to see who they pick up to replace him. Favors would be such a good fit on their team and I would hate to see it. But I think they could be good again if they get Kemba and makes some good moves.
Kemba/Tatum/Brown/Hayward/Favors is a good lineup if Hayward gets back to 75% of the player he was before the injury.
seattlejazzfan
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What makes you think kemba is better on defense?
Kyrie is bigger, younger, more efficient offensively by a pretty significant margin, and is objectively a better defender, again by a significant margin.
LoPo
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Kyrie sucks as the #1 option. His teams in Cleveland sucked. The Celtics did better without him than with him. There is a chance Kemba is going to let Tatum emerge as the future of Boston as he supports him. That would never happen with Kyrie.
Not everything is about talent. Heart, leadership, and teamwork are very valuable. That's why we chose Conley.
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Not everything is about talent. Heart, leadership, and teamwork are very valuable. That's why we chose Conley.
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David Stern
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Charlotte just needs to tank until all their bad contracts are gone