Celtics Player Grades From Preseason Opener Win Over Nuggets

[@rjjohnson43]

Jack, the Cs had a pretty organized rotation throughout the game. I liked that Walsh and Springer got most of their minutes with Pritchard and Hauser so they can build a cohesiveness as a unit.

[@mathewsousa3915]

Jack, I’m curious what you would have to see from JD to actually move you. The kid is a great passer. He is extremely athletic and is clearly starting to use it on both sides of the ball. The three shot looks good so I don’t know 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@rjjohnson43]

I think the biggest stat for JD was zero turnovers while working with a bunch of newbies. He's internalized that "solid" moves you up the chart faster than "flashy."

[@mathewsousa3915]

@@rjjohnson43 agreed. I see small improvements that I really like.

[@mathewsousa3915]

I liked Peterson a lot as well

[@philliphart6327]

I feel like JD Davidson looks like a viable backup guard on a lower tier team and that would be better for him than continuing to crush g-leaguers. I don’t see a path to minutes for him with PP around.

[@rjjohnson43]

Ouch, Sam. I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight; neck strains suck.

[@samlafrance]

Doing a bit better sir, thank you!

[@philliphart6327]

For laughs you should have also read the paths you didn’t choose. There’s not many but they also have inside jokes for Celtics fans.

[@mathewsousa3915]

There is something awkward about Springer’s body like I’m not trying to be a douche because I love the kids defense and tenacity, but he has humongous legs. No diddy. And if you notice when he runs his legs, kind of go side to side. I don’t know what this has to do With anything, but I’ve never seen a basketball player with that build. Just something I’ve been thinking about lately. I wish he could just find a three-point shot. He does not need to create for himself on this Team

[@rjjohnson43]

Springer's build reminds me of Carsen Edwards plus 6 inches of height.

[@mathewsousa3915]

@@rjjohnson43 I’ll look into carsen Edwards, to be honest I just got really into basketball like 3 years ago and have only really followed the Celtics and Maine Celtics heavily

[@mathewsousa3915]

@@rjjohnson43 yep I see it. Maybe he can develop carsen edwards scoring ability