Faverani Impressing Brad Stevens

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Faverani Impressing Celtics’ Brad Stevens
By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors



Despite the up-and-down playing time, (Vitor) Faverani has impressed Stevens and seems to be carving out a role.

“Things I (Coach Brad Stevens) liked: What that (Green-Wallace) lineup gave us the opportunity to do. I thought Vitor Faverani was good again. I think he’s had a pretty good preseason,” said the coach. “And I think with his size he’s going to win some time, simply because of the way that he plays, and the way that he’s been able to be effective on both ends around the rim.”

With Jared Sullinger, Brandon Bass and Kelly Olynyk all likely to see a reasonable amount of minutes, Kris Humphries could be impacted most if Faverani earns more time.




bob



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For a team with a dearth of really "big" men, the Celtics' big man situation is going to be one of the strongest indicators of whether the Celtics are focusing more on being competitive or developing players. For example, it could be that Humphries proves more valuable than Olynyk in the short run but Olynyk is given more minutes for developmental purposes. Just one of many subplots awaiting us.

Sam

I think they can be competitive with what they have now. They just need to maintain effort, as Wallace said. A harder working team can overcome a talented team if they are willing to grind it out.


KJ