Green light to hire Brad Stevens
A year ago, the Celtics were in the red after 49 games. A year later, they lead the NBA with just 16 losses and are determined to win the title that eluded them in June 2022 against the Warriors. Danilo Gallinari is looking forward to playing again after a serious knee injury, but could strengthen the management over the next 15 days.
Three weeks ago, the franchise parted ways with Noah Vonleh to make room on the roster, and owner Wyc Grousbeck announced that Brad Stevens the green light is on to reinforce the group.
“My discussion with Brad is about this year” Wyc reveals Grousbeck.“It’s not about saying ‘it will pay off in three years’ or ‘next year.’ We are talking about this year. Let’s power up and get to work! These are guidelines and we will try to do it. If there’s something to be done, we’ll do it. Otherwise, we rate this team highly and we’re at the top of the NBA right now. »
“I don’t think we’re better [que les autres] »
A year ago, the Celtics pulled off a masterstroke by bringing back Derrick White, who became indispensable for his defense and versatility in the backcourt. Needs are few this year, but Brad Stevens is ready to take advantage of the smallest opportunity.
“We must always look for ways to improve” Reminds me of the president of the Celtics. “We are good, we are in the game and it is difficult to beat us, but other teams are in the same situation. If it is possible to increase its chances, it should really be checked and investigated. »
Everyone is waiting for the former coach of Boston and everything should be resolved within a week. A few days left until the end of the “trade period”.
“I feel like we’re in a very good balance and I think we’re better [que l’an passé]. But I don’t think we’re that good [que les autres] » shadow Brad Stevens. “Teams will be assessing each other in many cases until the final week and it will be interesting to see if there are any major changes. I’m sure there will be a significant trade-off, perhaps not even recognized at the time, but so far there hasn’t been much. »
“We’re learning opportunities that really deserve consideration”
Finally, he reminds that the balance of the team must be taken into account. The Celtics have an impressive core that has developed together and grown together for several years. You have to find the right player who can blend into the lineup like Derrick White last year or Malcolm Brogdon this season.
“It’s probably less likely here because we’ve got a really good core group that’s had some great times together and knows what it takes to get there.” Brad Stevens believes in the possible complex integration of a player. “What’s more likely is evaluating how we’re going to strengthen the richness of the workforce, how we’re going to make sure we’re safe from mistakes… But other teams are in the same situation. There are good players all over the league and we’re really looking at opportunities worth considering. »
| Shots | It bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Turn off | Def | Early | p.d | bp | Int | CT | party | Points |
| Jason Tatum | 47 | 37.3 | 46.8 | 35.2 | 86.8 | 1.1 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 31.1 |
| Jaylen Brown | 44 | 35.9 | 48.9 | 33.1 | 78.5 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 26.8 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 42 | 24.6 | 47.4 | 44.8 | 87.9 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 14.2 |
| Marcus Smart | 41 | 32.5 | 42.2 | 33.3 | 76.7 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 7.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 11.1 |
| Derrick White | 50 | 26.2 | 43.8 | 37.3 | 85.6 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 10.2 |
| Al Horford | 39 | 30.7 | 47.6 | 42.8 | 66.7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 9.4 |
| Grant Williams | 49 | 27.6 | 48.1 | 41.7 | 85.7 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 9.0 |
| Robert Williams | 17 | 23.1 | 76.3 | 0.0 | 66.7 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 7.9 |
| Sam Hauser | 48 | 14.8 | 43.4 | 39.1 | 66.7 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 5.7 |
| Payton Pritchard | 34 | 12.7 | 40.4 | 33.3 | 66.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.0 |
| Blake Griffin | 20 | 13.4 | 49.2 | 33.3 | 71.4 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| Luke Cornet | 43 | 11.5 | 68.0 | 33.3 | 81.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 3.7 |
| noah vonleh | 23 | 7.4 | 45.8 | 25.0 | 100.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Mfiondu Kabengele | 2 | 7.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Justin Jackson | 21 | 4.7 | 24.0 | 26.3 | 50.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| JD Davison | 5 | 2.3 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
