The Celtics may represent the best example of one-and-done collegiate players thriving at the NBA level, A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston writes, citing the recent success of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum as the reasons why.
“I’ve been real impressed with our last two guys who came from college, played one year,” said Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. “They were obviously ready for a lot of the demands of the NBA.”
Of course not every player that comes out of college early can step up for their team out of the gates, Blakely mentions former first overall pick and current Celtics G League affiliate player Anthony Bennett as one particularly notorious example.
There’s more Celtics news this afternoon:
- Although an image circulated today of Gordon Hayward not wearing an ankle brace, the timeline for his recovery hasn’t changed, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston says. Per president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, the organization is still of the mindset that Hayward will play next year.
- Since his return from a knee injury last month, the Celtics have been cautious with Marcus Morris. Now, NBC Sports Boston’s A. Sherrod Blakely writes, his minute restriction has been lifted.
- While he could have made more money by continuing to play in Europe, Celtics rookie Daniel Theis didn’t want to miss his opportunity to play in the NBA. Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald spoke with the forward about his decision to come over.
In other Celtics notes. After four games for Isaiah Thomas in Cleveland, it’s clear the Celtics won the trade. They didn’t just win the trade, they dominated the trade. If current form holds and the Celts get a top 5 pick next year, and the Cavs get the 8th pick, may be one of the greatest off seasons in NBA history.
And Irving excels at controlling playoff basketball, so the situation could get (IMO) worse before Thomas gets more integrated.
The Cavs’ FO has to make a move… more height & defense at G & C.
I think Cavs will do something, even if it’s wrong, lol
Yes, they’re off the rails. No barrel control. We’ll always have World B. Free.