Boston Celtics Presser S10

[AngryBanana]

Wow are we really already ten seasons in? Time flies. I don't know if it has all been fun through the past ten season, but it has been a ride. Before we get started with the new season, as always, lets start with what went on last season.

Before I get into last season I want to post a link to something that I felt was disrespectful to us and our fanbase.

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We really felt disrespected when no-one took us seriously enough to get to 65 wins. We had faith in our team, and we know that the fans did as well. So we really zoned in and tried to prove the haters wrong (I have a sneaking suspicion that the game's hatred for us is starting to bleed over to our peers.) While we did not get to 65, one game short, we did show that we were a heavyweight in the game last season and pushed the eventual champions harder than anyone else did. We gelt that in addition to the growth that Mark Jackson showed, and earning most improve player, that Terry Porter looked like a new problem for the league at SG. We were also rotating our bigs a little bit with Ralph playing some bench role games while Peterson played PF as the starter. We were really happy with that dynamic as well and will most likely incorporate that into the season this year again.

The offseason was one where we knew that we could make some moves. We got excited when the Spurs traded for Magic, because it felt like the time to strike on the trade market because we knew we were competing now and were not afraid of what the Spurs have managed to somehow build... It did not work out, but we were able to make a move a few days later.

We had some cap space and had an obvious hole after last season (SF). We plugged that hole by trading away our 92 pick (one that we know may hurt because of how good that draft is) and points for Craig Ehlo. I am really hoping that Craig will provide the type of play and consistency we have been missing. Other than that we were pretty quiet during the offseason. We brought back as many core guys we liked from last season as we could and called it a day.

We are hopeful to be in the mix again this season. We think that we are stronger and slightly deeper than last season, and hope that injuries do not strike this season. I am hoping that we win our division again and would really like to get a conference #1. We also would like to think that we are a championship contending side this season, but time will tell. I saw the Supersonics made us the #1 team in preseason, but IDK. I still am not completely sure the Bucks are done...

Also, before you come trying to trade with the Celtics, please keep in mind we have been playing this game for a long time. When you give your opinion on how we build our lineup and talk trash about our team to us under veiled chats, especially after offering a clearly one sided deal where you are offering pennies on the dollar for quality players, know that we don't forget...

Anyways ask your questions.

[greepleairport]

So let me get this straight: would you deal Hakeem +15 for Uwe Blab or naw?

If naw, do you think you’re still a 65 win team without Blab?


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[AngryBanana]

So let me get this straight: would you deal Hakeem +15 for Uwe Blab or naw?

If naw, do you think you’re still a 65 win team without Blab?


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All this blab blab blab. I need more UwU instead of Uwe.

1. No
2. Yes


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[Mike Lowry]

I know you like this core, and see that it's gaining strength.
Who are the players that need to show they can fill needs before they find themselves in trade rumors?
What kinds of impact are you looking for from them?

[AngryBanana]

I know you like this core, and see that it's gaining strength.
Who are the players that need to show they can fill needs before they find themselves in trade rumors?
What kinds of impact are you looking for from them?

The player that will get the most return would probably be Ehlo. The next would be Ralph. I also don’t think, based on the very limited talks I’ve had with Ralph this offseason, with that offer being severely lacking and borderline terrible, that anyone will meet my valuation of him.


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[JNR]

GWR: I want you to take some time to talk about Terry Porter. You have other bigger names but I feel like he’s probably your most important player.

[Eazy P]

Who do you see as a bigger threat in the east? Bucks? Nets with the addition of Gminski?

[AngryBanana]

GWR: I want you to take some time to talk about Terry Porter. You have other bigger names but I feel like he’s probably your most important player.

That has been the journey of Porter’s whole career. He was the consolation prize when I got booted to Fryeing fourth and missed out on three guys who are house hold names.

However last season with the addition of Jackson, it really let Porter shine. He is probably a pg at heart, but boy is he a dog at SG. He causes so many problems for people that I did not expect. He is probably just as important to this team as Hakeem which I did not expect to be totally honest.


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[AngryBanana]

Who do you see as a bigger threat in the east? Bucks? Nets with the addition of Gminski?

With all the respect to the Nets, it’s the bucks. They have been good for so long and constantly find ways to reinvent the team. The nets have also always had talent but seem to be missing something since their championship win


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[jlmarines]

Justin Bieber, Teremana.com: Once again you were close in earning your ring. What's one thing you will do different that didn't work last season?

[logpmess]

You were top 4 with point per game allowed. Do you see a defensive edge to this team that you haven't seen in years past? Do you see a suprise star when it comes to the defensive side of the ball?

[AngryBanana]

Justin Bieber, Teremana.com: Once again you were close in earning your ring. What's one thing you will do different that didn't work last season?

I’ll keep reminding myself to not be like the Cavs.


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[AngryBanana]

You were top 4 with point per game allowed. Do you see a defensive edge to this team that you haven't seen in years past? Do you see a suprise star when it comes to the defensive side of the ball?

I’ve been building this team on a defensive mindset the whole build. It’s why we went out and got Ralph back a few seasons ago and traded Wilkins for Jackson. I think the combos I have make it really hard for anyone to find a weakness.


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[WigNosy]

Steve Duin, the Oregonian...

What is in the water in Boston? How do you expect teams to keep up against three-armed point guards?

[AngryBanana]

Steve Duin, the Oregonian...

What is in the water in Boston? How do you expect teams to keep up against three-armed point guards?

It looks like after sim one teams are having no problem. I think it will take some adjusting to see how Elho now fits, but that was something I liked about his game. The thought is that you can never have enough passers, and hopefully it allows Hakeem to do his thing.


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