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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Jan 15, 2013 21:20:01 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2013 11:03:49 GMT -5
Henry went for 30 last night...
Chris had 19 and 4...
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hoopsmccan
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Post by hoopsmccan on Jan 28, 2013 10:31:04 GMT -5
With Rondo's injury, saw this pop up from from a SBNation blog (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2013/1/27/3922432/will-the-boston-celtics-look-to-nba-d-league-to-replace-rajon-rondo). Not sure it is realistic, but happy CW is in the mix with his play.
"The first of these potential fill-ins would have to be Chris Wright. He has been steadily putting forth a strong effort as playmaker all season long for the Energy. A young man with solid court vision, Wright's 7.4 assists per game lead all point guards who have spent the full duration of the season in the D-League thus far. What's more, at 210 points, the guard's stocky build for a floor general helps him contain his opponents defensively. His hounding nature on that side of the floor has given way to an also impressive 1.8 steals per game average as well."
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Post by nychoya3 on Jan 28, 2013 10:40:03 GMT -5
I hope they (or someone else) give him a shot rather than trotting out another veteran re-tread who has already proven several times over they are washed up and/or weren't very good to begin with. Jeremy Pargo, I'm looking at you right now.
Chris is 23 with some real upside potential. And he's tough as nails, which would fit in well with the Celtics.
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Post by hoyainspirit on Jan 28, 2013 10:55:34 GMT -5
Former Celtic Delonte West is likely a candidate, also. I'd rather have Chris.
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Post by DoctorHoya on Jan 28, 2013 11:07:22 GMT -5
With Rondo's injury, saw this pop up from from a SBNation blog (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2013/1/27/3922432/will-the-boston-celtics-look-to-nba-d-league-to-replace-rajon-rondo). Not sure it is realistic, but happy CW is in the mix with his play. "The first of these potential fill-ins would have to be Chris Wright. He has been steadily putting forth a strong effort as playmaker all season long for the Energy. A young man with solid court vision, Wright's 7.4 assists per game lead all point guards who have spent the full duration of the season in the D-League thus far. What's more, at 210 points, the guard's stocky build for a floor general helps him contain his opponents defensively. His hounding nature on that side of the floor has given way to an also impressive 1.8 steals per game average as well." hm "Stocky build for a floor general" .... As I remember him, Chris was always pretty freaking skinny. Did he fill out with some muscle? |
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Post by prhoya on Jan 28, 2013 11:08:54 GMT -5
With Rondo's injury, saw this pop up from from a SBNation blog (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2013/1/27/3922432/will-the-boston-celtics-look-to-nba-d-league-to-replace-rajon-rondo). Not sure it is realistic, but happy CW is in the mix with his play. "The first of these potential fill-ins would have to be Chris Wright. He has been steadily putting forth a strong effort as playmaker all season long for the Energy. A young man with solid court vision, Wright's 7.4 assists per game lead all point guards who have spent the full duration of the season in the D-League thus far. What's more, at 210 points, the guard's stocky build for a floor general helps him contain his opponents defensively. His hounding nature on that side of the floor has given way to an also impressive 1.8 steals per game average as well." hm "Stocky build for a floor general" .... As I remember him, Chris was always pretty freaking skinny. Did he fill out with some muscle? And an assist and defensive stalwart??? Who is this Chris Wright?!! |
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Post by nychoya3 on Jan 28, 2013 11:16:51 GMT -5
Chris Wright was never skinny. Maybe he wasn't jacked, but he always carried at least 200 pounds on his frame I'd say, which is a decent amount for a 6 foot point guard who relied on quickness.
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Post by hoopsmccan on Jan 28, 2013 11:29:27 GMT -5
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 28, 2013 11:44:08 GMT -5
The NBA really needs to establish a baseball-like option system/IR system if they want this D League thing to work. The necessity to cut a guy reduces flexibility and keeps guys from getting shots.
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Post by Jack on Jan 28, 2013 11:56:06 GMT -5
Former Celtic Delonte West is likely a candidate, also. I'd rather have Chris. The Globe was speculating that Keyon Dooling could be brought out of retirement - he is currently working for the Celtics' front office, but admits he is out of shape. Chris Wright is a bit more exciting to this season ticket holder than a 32 year old retread who was never very good in the first place. |
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Post by nychoya3 on Jan 28, 2013 12:52:22 GMT -5
I agree SF, but unfortunately even that can't stop teams like Dallas for deciding to keep a 37 year old Mike James on the roster for the season. Dallas desperately needs decent point guard play, and they could certainly use some youth, but they decided to go with James and he has rewarded them with a PER of under 3 so far. Just pathetic. If you're that stupid, just keep the roster spot open.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 28, 2013 12:54:17 GMT -5
I agree SF, but unfortunately even that can't stop teams like Dallas for deciding to keep a 37 year old Mike James on the roster for the season. Dallas desperately needs decent point guard play, and they could certainly use some youth, but they decided to go with James and he has rewarded them with a PER of under 3 so far. Just pathetic. If you're that stupid, just keep the roster spot open. Faimiliarity is a key thing here. A coach has no interest in teaching a bit player anything so he's going to lean towards the Keyon Doolings of the world if he has a choice. |
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Post by nychoya3 on Jan 28, 2013 13:04:11 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree that's the thinking behind these moves but it's incredibly short sighted and all the more so for teams that aren't contending for a championship this year or anytime in the next couple years. Rather than using the end of their benches to try out younger guys who could turn into contributors, they waste slots of mediocrities (or worse). Dallas may be comfortable with James but you're giving a slot AND 8 minutes a game to a player who is several deviations below replacement level and has no chance of getting better.
For an example of a smarter team, look at the Rockets who don't have anyone over 30 on their entire active roster and instead give deep bench spots and some minutes to a guy like Patrick Beverly, a 24 year old rookie point guard who has been decent in the time he's gotten. Maybe Beverly turns into an asset and maybe he doesn't, but smart teams take the opportunity to try. Signing Mike James or Keyon Dooling is lazy and it's not the way that successful franchises think, IMO.
If you want a "veteran influence" get a guy like Brian Roberts from overseas. He's an older player who beat out Chris for the last spot on the Hornets after being a great player in Europe. He knows the game and is a solid pro, and has been one of the ten best rookies in the league.
Basically, better to take a shot on a guy who probably won't be good but MIGHT be rather than a guy who has proven over and over he is bad.
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Post by skyhoya on Jan 28, 2013 19:40:26 GMT -5
Today at 10:31am, hoopsmccan wrote:With Rondo's injury, saw this pop up from from a SBNation blog (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2013/1/27/3922432/will-the-boston-celtics-look-to-nba-d-league-to-replace-rajon-rondo). Not sure it is realistic, but happy CW is in the mix with his play.
"The first of these potential fill-ins would have to be Chris Wright. He has been steadily putting forth a strong effort as playmaker all season long for the Energy. A young man with solid court vision, Wright's 7.4 assists per game lead all point guards who have spent the full duration of the season in the D-League thus far. What's more, at 210 points, the guard's stocky build for a floor general helps him contain his opponents defensively. His hounding nature on that side of the floor has given way to an also impressive 1.8 steals per game average as well."
hm
"Stocky build for a floor general" .... As I remember him, Chris was always pretty freaking skinny. Did he fill out with some muscle?
You need new glasses, I've known Chris since JR. HI. He is rock solid, top to bottom Not ripped, but cut.
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Post by joey0403p on Jan 29, 2013 11:41:29 GMT -5
any new news on the rondo replacement front?
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Post by HoyaAtHeart on Jan 29, 2013 11:59:52 GMT -5
With Rondo's injury, saw this pop up from from a SBNation blog (http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2013/1/27/3922432/will-the-boston-celtics-look-to-nba-d-league-to-replace-rajon-rondo). Not sure it is realistic, but happy CW is in the mix with his play. "The first of these potential fill-ins would have to be Chris Wright. He has been steadily putting forth a strong effort as playmaker all season long for the Energy. A young man with solid court vision, Wright's 7.4 assists per game lead all point guards who have spent the full duration of the season in the D-League thus far. What's more, at 210 points, the guard's stocky build for a floor general helps him contain his opponents defensively. His hounding nature on that side of the floor has given way to an also impressive 1.8 steals per game average as well." hm "Stocky build for a floor general" .... As I remember him, Chris was always pretty freaking skinny. Did he fill out with some muscle? Chris Wright has never been skinny in his life. |
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Post by TBird41 on Jan 29, 2013 12:04:53 GMT -5
"Stocky build for a floor general" .... As I remember him, Chris was always pretty freaking skinny. Did he fill out with some muscle? Chris Wright has never been skinny in his life. His nickname was Lumpy. That should probably put any memories of him being skinny to rest. |
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Post by Boz on Jan 29, 2013 13:57:12 GMT -5
Please keep in mind that "stocky" is not supposed to be a pejorative term, by its defninition.
It has become one because, in America, we use it as a euphemism for people who are overweight. But that's not what the word actually means.
Here's a quick and easy guide:
Allen Iverson = skinny.
Chris Wright = stocky.
Khalid el-Amin = fat and tubby.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2013 14:28:57 GMT -5
Please keep in mind that "stocky" is not supposed to be a pejorative term, by its defninition. It has become one because, in America, we use it as a euphemism for people who are overweight. But that's not what the word actually means. Here's a quick and easy guide: Allen Iverson = skinny. Chris Wright = stocky. Levance Fields = tubbyKhalid el-Amin = fat and tubby. John Feinstein = BUM Fixed it for you. |
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