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Celtics roster breakdown: How each player adds to team's basketball IQ
by bobheckler Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:40 pm
Celtics roster breakdown: How each player adds to team's basketball IQ
Mark Murphy Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Photo by: Matt West
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens keeps his cool as the bench erupts after a first quarter basket against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on Monday, October 19, 2015.
A look at the Celtics roster for the new season, along with insight into how each player adds to the team's Basketball IQ:
AVERY BRADLEY - #0
Size: 6-2, 180 Age: 24
Experience: 6th year
College: Texas
Skinny: Will combine with Marcus Smart to form one of the finest defensive backcourts in the league. Time to develop that inconsistent jumper, which deserted him at the worst possible time in last season’s first-round playoff loss to Cleveland. Four years left on a trade-friendly contract.
Smart fact: An unusual gift for cutting and moving without the ball.
JAE CROWDER - #99
Size: 6-6, 235 Age: 25
Experience: 4th year
College: Marquette
Skinny: Along with Bradley and Marcus Smart, he’s the tone setter for what should be a strong defensive starting unit. An improved 3-pointer could take him to the next level. Signed a $35 million, five-year deal last summer because he believes management is serious about winning.
Smart fact: Has the acumen, as well as the physical ability, to guard three positions.
R.J. HUNTER - #28
Size: 6-6, 190 Age: 22
Experience: Rookie
College: Georgia State
Skinny: The overall level of his game has been something of a surprise, including solid defensive instincts to go along with that much-ballyhooed jumper.
Smart fact: A coach’s son, and it shows. A quick study.
JONAS JEREBKO - #8
Size: 6-10, 231 Age: 28
Experience: 6th year
College: Sweden
Skinny: As much an energy guy as Crowder and another versatile defender. Particularly athletic against power forwards. Also like Crowder, re-signed in the offseason for two years and $10 million (team option second year) because he believes in Brad Stevens’ vision.
Smart fact: Great anticipation has made him an exceptional offensive rebounder.
AMIR JOHNSON - #90
Size: 6-9, 240
Age: 28
Experience: 11th year
College: Westchester H.S. (Calif.)
Skinny: May start the season coming off the bench, but outside of rookie Jordan Mickey he’s the best rim protector on the roster. Like David Lee, a great stabilizing influence. Considered an under-the-radar free agent signing (two years, $24 million, team option second year).
Smart fact: Great ability to read teammates. Already playing as if he’s been here for five years.
DAVID LEE - #42
Size: 6-9, 245
Age: 32
Experience: 11th year
College: Florida
Skinny: An offensive touchstone, his playmaking will make life easy for a young group of point guards. In the final year of his contract, and will be playing for his next deal — a nice added incentive.
Smart fact: Prototypical point forward who invariably makes the other four guys better.
JORDAN MICKEY - #55
Size: 6-8, 235
Age: 21
Experience: Rookie
College: LSU
Skinny: Rookie, but he’s already the best shot blocker on the team.
Smart fact: Has proven he can make plays at an NBA level.
KELLY OLYNYK - #41
Size: 7-0, 238
Age: 24
Experience: 3rd year
College: Gonzaga
Skinny: Deeper range than Lee, with the makings of an equally adept playmaker. As always, has to overcome a reluctance to let it fly. Too good a shooter to be timid.
Smart fact: Former high school quarterback.
TERRY ROZIER - #12
Size: 6-2, 190
Age: 21
Experience: Rookie year
College: Louisville
Skinny: His quickness and skills off the dribble may be good enough to occasionally crack the rotation.
Smart fact: Great defensive instincts and has shown flashes of decision-making that can keep up with his superior speed.
MARCUS SMART - #36
Size: 6-4, 220
Age: 21
Experience: 2nd year
College: Oklahoma State
Skinny: Doesn’t have a defensive weakness, thanks to anticipation that makes him as good off the ball and in the passing lanes as he is on the ball. Came back with an improved 3-pointer. Showing more ability to get into the paint and use his superior size to draw contact.
Smart fact: Loves his leadership role and makes others want to follow.
JARED SULLINGER - #7
Size: 6-9, 260
Age: 23
Experience: 4th year
College: Ohio State
Skinny: Begins a year under the microscope because of his battle with conditioning and weight. Best post scorer on the team and one of the best rebounders. Eligible to sign an extension on his rookie contract, but team has been reluctant. Management wants to see some proof of his worthiness first.
Smart fact: Another coach’s son with polished offensive skills to show for his upbringing. As good a passer out of the post as Olynyk is from the perimeter.
ISAIAH THOMAS - #4
Size: 5-9, 185
Age: 26
Experience: 5th year
College: Washington
Skinny: No. 1 scoring option who will improve as Stevens finds a way to pair him with better floor spacers. Has grudgingly accepted sixth man role, though he’s one of best in the league. Working on his arsenal, with a one-handed floater.
Smart fact: Learning to create as much offense for teammates as for himself.
EVAN TURNER - #11
Size: 6-7, 220
Age: 27
Experience: 6th year
College: Ohio State
Skinny: Great knack for hitting big shots, and probably the most offensively versatile player on the team. Will be interesting to see if he’s allowed to play as much with the ball in his hands this year. In final year of his contract, which also makes Turner one of the easier players to move.
Smart fact: Point guard instincts in a small forward’s body.
JAMES YOUNG - #13
Size: 6-6, 215
Age: 20
Experience: 2nd year
College: Kentucky
Skinny: Struggled to break through in preseason, but keep in mind that he’s still the youngest player on the roster, including this year’s three rookies. Has worked hard to boost his value on the defensive side of the ball.
Smart fact: Pure shooter’s instinct, with absurdly quick release.
TYLER ZELLER - #44
Size: 7-0, 253
Age: 25
Experience: 4th year
College: North Carolina
Skinny: Perhaps the most consistent player on the roster, and that evenness at both ends of the floor is a big reason he’ll probably start at center on opening night. Like Sullinger, eligible for an extension on his rookie deal.
Smart fact: Great instincts for running the floor and giving his point guards a target at the rim.
bob
MY NOTE: So, James Young's "Smart Fact" is that he is a shooter with a absurdly quick release? Wow, now that's BBIQ!!
.
Mark Murphy Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Photo by: Matt West
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens keeps his cool as the bench erupts after a first quarter basket against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on Monday, October 19, 2015.
A look at the Celtics roster for the new season, along with insight into how each player adds to the team's Basketball IQ:
AVERY BRADLEY - #0
Size: 6-2, 180 Age: 24
Experience: 6th year
College: Texas
Skinny: Will combine with Marcus Smart to form one of the finest defensive backcourts in the league. Time to develop that inconsistent jumper, which deserted him at the worst possible time in last season’s first-round playoff loss to Cleveland. Four years left on a trade-friendly contract.
Smart fact: An unusual gift for cutting and moving without the ball.
JAE CROWDER - #99
Size: 6-6, 235 Age: 25
Experience: 4th year
College: Marquette
Skinny: Along with Bradley and Marcus Smart, he’s the tone setter for what should be a strong defensive starting unit. An improved 3-pointer could take him to the next level. Signed a $35 million, five-year deal last summer because he believes management is serious about winning.
Smart fact: Has the acumen, as well as the physical ability, to guard three positions.
R.J. HUNTER - #28
Size: 6-6, 190 Age: 22
Experience: Rookie
College: Georgia State
Skinny: The overall level of his game has been something of a surprise, including solid defensive instincts to go along with that much-ballyhooed jumper.
Smart fact: A coach’s son, and it shows. A quick study.
JONAS JEREBKO - #8
Size: 6-10, 231 Age: 28
Experience: 6th year
College: Sweden
Skinny: As much an energy guy as Crowder and another versatile defender. Particularly athletic against power forwards. Also like Crowder, re-signed in the offseason for two years and $10 million (team option second year) because he believes in Brad Stevens’ vision.
Smart fact: Great anticipation has made him an exceptional offensive rebounder.
AMIR JOHNSON - #90
Size: 6-9, 240
Age: 28
Experience: 11th year
College: Westchester H.S. (Calif.)
Skinny: May start the season coming off the bench, but outside of rookie Jordan Mickey he’s the best rim protector on the roster. Like David Lee, a great stabilizing influence. Considered an under-the-radar free agent signing (two years, $24 million, team option second year).
Smart fact: Great ability to read teammates. Already playing as if he’s been here for five years.
DAVID LEE - #42
Size: 6-9, 245
Age: 32
Experience: 11th year
College: Florida
Skinny: An offensive touchstone, his playmaking will make life easy for a young group of point guards. In the final year of his contract, and will be playing for his next deal — a nice added incentive.
Smart fact: Prototypical point forward who invariably makes the other four guys better.
JORDAN MICKEY - #55
Size: 6-8, 235
Age: 21
Experience: Rookie
College: LSU
Skinny: Rookie, but he’s already the best shot blocker on the team.
Smart fact: Has proven he can make plays at an NBA level.
KELLY OLYNYK - #41
Size: 7-0, 238
Age: 24
Experience: 3rd year
College: Gonzaga
Skinny: Deeper range than Lee, with the makings of an equally adept playmaker. As always, has to overcome a reluctance to let it fly. Too good a shooter to be timid.
Smart fact: Former high school quarterback.
TERRY ROZIER - #12
Size: 6-2, 190
Age: 21
Experience: Rookie year
College: Louisville
Skinny: His quickness and skills off the dribble may be good enough to occasionally crack the rotation.
Smart fact: Great defensive instincts and has shown flashes of decision-making that can keep up with his superior speed.
MARCUS SMART - #36
Size: 6-4, 220
Age: 21
Experience: 2nd year
College: Oklahoma State
Skinny: Doesn’t have a defensive weakness, thanks to anticipation that makes him as good off the ball and in the passing lanes as he is on the ball. Came back with an improved 3-pointer. Showing more ability to get into the paint and use his superior size to draw contact.
Smart fact: Loves his leadership role and makes others want to follow.
JARED SULLINGER - #7
Size: 6-9, 260
Age: 23
Experience: 4th year
College: Ohio State
Skinny: Begins a year under the microscope because of his battle with conditioning and weight. Best post scorer on the team and one of the best rebounders. Eligible to sign an extension on his rookie contract, but team has been reluctant. Management wants to see some proof of his worthiness first.
Smart fact: Another coach’s son with polished offensive skills to show for his upbringing. As good a passer out of the post as Olynyk is from the perimeter.
ISAIAH THOMAS - #4
Size: 5-9, 185
Age: 26
Experience: 5th year
College: Washington
Skinny: No. 1 scoring option who will improve as Stevens finds a way to pair him with better floor spacers. Has grudgingly accepted sixth man role, though he’s one of best in the league. Working on his arsenal, with a one-handed floater.
Smart fact: Learning to create as much offense for teammates as for himself.
EVAN TURNER - #11
Size: 6-7, 220
Age: 27
Experience: 6th year
College: Ohio State
Skinny: Great knack for hitting big shots, and probably the most offensively versatile player on the team. Will be interesting to see if he’s allowed to play as much with the ball in his hands this year. In final year of his contract, which also makes Turner one of the easier players to move.
Smart fact: Point guard instincts in a small forward’s body.
JAMES YOUNG - #13
Size: 6-6, 215
Age: 20
Experience: 2nd year
College: Kentucky
Skinny: Struggled to break through in preseason, but keep in mind that he’s still the youngest player on the roster, including this year’s three rookies. Has worked hard to boost his value on the defensive side of the ball.
Smart fact: Pure shooter’s instinct, with absurdly quick release.
TYLER ZELLER - #44
Size: 7-0, 253
Age: 25
Experience: 4th year
College: North Carolina
Skinny: Perhaps the most consistent player on the roster, and that evenness at both ends of the floor is a big reason he’ll probably start at center on opening night. Like Sullinger, eligible for an extension on his rookie deal.
Smart fact: Great instincts for running the floor and giving his point guards a target at the rim.
bob
MY NOTE: So, James Young's "Smart Fact" is that he is a shooter with a absurdly quick release? Wow, now that's BBIQ!!
.
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