CELTICS 2010

it's gonna look even sillier when it's the first non-HoF-player MVP

think his second act as boston 6th man put him over the top, but he def didnt have the big counting number for it

it's weird to me that westbrook doesn't have that many stans, he fits that mold and he's hyper-competitive

hasn't really done anything as the #1 guy on a team

he averaged a triple double!

i mean he's a super flawed player and probably a playoff liability against a competent defence. I just would expect him to have an irrational fanbase pestering people on twitter or whatever

i had a westbrook stan in the mentions of my hoops burner account relentlessly attacking paul george, so they do exist

The first time Westbrook averaged a triple double there was that guy at deadspin who said if you didn’t think he was MVP you were racist or whatever

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENaNxcuXYAAlrFv?format=jpg&name=small

Jaylen Brown is the most efficient post player in the NBA

send tweet pic.twitter.com/cFPbJIHUyk

— Jeremy (@Taco_Haus) January 6, 2020

“Grant, get out my face” 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/j0TfhFdza9

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 6, 2020

The worst part about this clip is Grant PERFECTLY capturing the tone of the overly serious “Thank you, Marcus” we give players/coaches after every scrum. https://t.co/NNSI0FrA4B

— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) January 6, 2020

lmao

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENo5Wm0UUAAS9Nz?format=jpg&name=small

seems like tatum is making progress in being more physical on drives

i saw a post today (maybe from the athletic) about how he's starting using the jump stop in the paint to be more effective.

yeah i read that

this game happening vs the wizards right now is pretty low qual

The Celtics just shot 29.2 percent in the first half against, statistically speaking, one of the worst defenses in NBA history. Just seven assists for the Celtics in that half.

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) January 7, 2020

celtics can get kinda low energy with out kemba (flu) in the mix

the schedule is getting pretty busy too

this is one of those games where smart decides hes going to play like someone whose good at scoring

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/dressed-success-celtics-marcus-smart-has-obsession-robes

Truth be told, Smart wasn’t always a robe guy. But the warmth and simplicity of the robe soon won him over.

“That’s what’s crazy — I didn't start really messing with robes until my first year in the NBA. Then I just kinda liked it,” said Smart. "It’s comfy, it’s easy to put on. You're trying to look for stuff in your closet, you’re like, ‘You know what, just throw a robe on, some sweatpants, and you’re ready to go.’”

"Truth be told, Smart wasn’t always a robe guy."
this is how you start a novel.

tatum 41pts in 30mins

Grant Williams just fouled out for the Celtics in 13 minutes.

0 Points
1 Rebound
1 Assist

Legendary performance.

— Kyle Wobzma (@WorldWideWob) January 12, 2020

not really an amazing game to be at other than tatum going completely nuts. the pels were really depleted even since their game last night.

seeing kemba's crazy side-to-side dribble moves in person was fun.

my buddy was saying that he didn't like the jaxon hayes pick during warmups so we had a good running joke as jaxon scored 20 (with ONE rebound lmao).

45% on stepbacks

NEW: Jayson Tatum shot 27 percent on step-back 3-pointers last year. He’s up to 45 percent this season.

Here’s how Tatum, with help from Drew Hanlen, turned step-back triples into a major weapon.https://t.co/dkFFgSHMNZ pic.twitter.com/BBdJObC04q

— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) January 13, 2020

thats what he needs to do to be an elite scorer

that and

Larranaga said he pushes Tatum to relocate around the perimeter, to take advantage of momentary defensive slippages that can open up opportunities from deep.

“Being able to hit a three without penetrating the defensive shell is important, but it also makes it really important to be active off the ball and be really great at using off-ball screens, running in transition,” Larranga said. “That’s something I try to share with Jay and really push him: Hey, every time he runs in transition, something good is going to happen, whether he has the ball or doesn’t have the ball.”

“A guy like him that’s so talented relies on having the ball in his hands, and he does wonders,” Hanlen said. “But as he matures and gets older, he’ll let the game come to him more by putting himself in advantageous spots and taking advantage of easy scoring opportunities.”

nice catch

Still can’t believe how easy Smart made the one-hand grab look. pic.twitter.com/lmDUaa5Tzs

— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) January 13, 2020

Tremont Waters was just named G League player of the week. Not sure the league had any choice after he made this insane pass. pic.twitter.com/rYhNjFyv5n

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) January 13, 2020

My wife made this short video illustrating the difference between @FCHWPO last season and this season pic.twitter.com/uhMIoDHpIU

— LarBrd33 (@LarBrd33) January 14, 2020

hahah that's good

lmao nice 86 rookie hair

awwwwwww

.@GaryPayton_20 talks with @smart_MS3 postgame and says Smart played just like he used to 👏#TheBounce pic.twitter.com/aILzegpTm0

— Yahoo Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) January 14, 2020

love the glove

btw if any big league fans on here havent seen uncut gems u gotta check it out kg and the nba is very central too it and they totally nail it i think also they nail the ny shit like a mfr and its a good movie

no spoilers but theres a brief conversation abt if chris paul is overrated

fun fact: one year in college my friend and i organized a casual friday morning pickup game and josh safdie was one of our regulars. good player!

thats cool!

so you all hooped in jeans and a buttonup shirt. props.

lol

lol. given the um, athletic prowess of the film department, which was a major contingent in our game, that's not super far off-base.

lmao

Brad Stevens follows up Daniel Theis' presser & first question is whether he's going to start now that he's good to go tonight:

"Good. I had not gotten that word but I always think it’s great that he tells you guys first. I’ll find out. Eventually. Good to find out via Twitter."

— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) January 15, 2020

Lmao pic.twitter.com/FTLVrGgki8

— LIFELONG PELICANS FAN MAN 69☭ (@Riffs_Man) January 16, 2020

hes like 5-10

Random mid-game note:

I’m very impressed by Tremont Waters throwing down a windmill with ease on his IG story: pic.twitter.com/85LAGdqcLj

— Chris Grenham (@chrisgrenham) January 17, 2020

wow

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOdCs-9XkAEZ58H?format=jpg&name=small

there's been a murder

marcus is a saint u monsters