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Game Thread | 2021-2022 Season | Game #14 | Celtics @ Cavs | Nov. 13, 2021

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This team has impressed lately but it hasn't been as good as it could have been for sure. I don't expect it to last this feels like the highlight of the season last night. I dont think this coach has what it takes
 
But he was playing better as a team and not getting tunnel vision. I'd rather a player who tries to get an open shot than take a shitty one or an uncoordinated drive to the rim.
I’m not disagreeing with you, but you mention the other 2 guys shoot more then him, well sometime you do have to take the shot if you a so call shooter and stop forcing passes like he was doing in the first halves…I wouldn’t mine him forces a few shots……..scoring 9 points in the first quarter we need guys like him taking more shots…….
 
Yeah I was only his head coach in middle school for 3 years and Coach K’s assistant coach for Dean’s high school senior season. But you’ve hit the nail on the head for Dean’s contribution to making all the players around him better team players. But be careful if you claim to know any NBA player. You could get banned!
 
Why not Cedi at the 2?
I don't think you want to break up Rubio/Cedi. They play so well together.

Rubio/Osman has a net rating of +14.5 in 191 minutes (Garland/Osman +2.6)

Other interesting lineup data:

Rubio/Garland +20.7, team's best duo with 100+ minutes
Garland/Sexton -6.3
Rubio/Sexton -4.3
Sexton/Osman -27.6 in 77 minutes. YUCK!

Garland/Okoro +5.7
Rubio/Okoro +6.2
Sexton/Okoro -3.4
Osman/Okoro -5.3
 
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Garland and Rubio make everybody better. Together they're awesome, but they can't play too many minutes together because one of them has to be on the court at all times.

But in a close game in the final five minutes or so I'm sure Bickerstaff is aware of that +20.7 number.
 
I don't think you want to break up Rubio/Cedi. They play so well together.

Rubio/Osman has a net rating of +14.5 in 191 minutes (Garland/Osman +2.6)

Other interesting lineup data:

Rubio/Garland +20.7, team's best duo with 100 minutes
Garland/Sexton -6.3
Rubio/Sexton -4.3
Sexton/Osman -27.6 in 77 minutes. YUCK!

Garland/Okoro +5.7
Rubio/Okoro +6.2
Sexton/Okoro -3.4
Osman/Okoro -5.3
Sold!
 
I'd like to see them try it. Okoro is not the answer and I don't see anything in Valentine. They can't play Garland and Rubio together for 48 minutes.

I don't know if Cedi can defend opposing 2's well enough to justify him being out there. He may give up more points than he scores, especially if he's matched up against a Beal or a Jaylen Brown. But I love the idea of a 6'8" shooting guard who can hit 3's and slash to the rim, and who has the height to contest 3's on defense.

His lack of rebounding at the 3 would actually be a strength at the 2. But I'm also concerned with his dribbling and getting his pocket picked against smaller guards.

I'd like to see them try Cedi at the 2 when Marky gets back.

I want to see Garland, Cedi, Markkanen, Mobley, and Allen out there just once for the sheer size — jumbo lineup!
 
Yeah I was only his head coach in middle school for 3 years and Coach K’s assistant coach for Dean’s high school senior season. But you’ve hit the nail on the head for Dean’s contribution to making all the players around him better team players. But be careful if you claim to know any NBA player. You could get banned!
You were awesome at your job too! Those kids at St. John came into high school with some serious skills! Hell of a team for years! You have probably figured out who I am, but if not, we lost in the quarter finals in Manhattan to you guys Deans Jr year and semi finals Deans Senior year. My son was #24. Sophomore and Junior in those two match ups.
 
Yeah I was only his head coach in middle school for 3 years and Coach K’s assistant coach for Dean’s high school senior season. But you’ve hit the nail on the head for Dean’s contribution to making all the players around him better team players. But be careful if you claim to know any NBA player. You could get banned!
Still jealous about my 3 U-12 YMCA league championships?
 

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