Who is Tacko Fall | Celtics sign undrafted 7-foot-7 center

Who is Tacko Fall | Celtics sign undrafted 7-foot-7 center
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[@nveho]

Seems like he's going to need some time to develop, and I think the Celtics are the right team to do that, given that Kyrie and Al are leaving. He'll probably play in the G-league for now though. I hope he can utilise his talent in the future.

[@mrwright9553]

Nejc Vehovec that man need to be on the Boston bench ain’t no way in hell the Boston celtics gone be able to sign two centers they need the big man depth. That’s the main problem they had this year they was a bad rebounding team

[@nveho]

@@mrwright9553 well they got Kanter... :( I was hoping we could get WCS

[@mikeflash1973]

He'll definitely need time to develop. He's not ready for an NBA floor yet. His Free Throw shooting is horrible and he doesn't seem to have any offensive game. He'll block some shots and get a few, albeit not major rebounds but, that alone doesn't warrant being on our roster. He needs be in the G-league.

[@nveho]

@@mikeflash1973 yup, saw him shoot free throws in the game the other day, damn. He can move tho, and his physique is impressive for his size.

[@rayz0906]

2k goat coming ur way!

[@spydaman2022]

Give him a shot! I'd love to see them try and play for the Celtics we need a big man

[@Llygr3839]

Imagine him with the dream shake his go to move , and hakeems footworkwith a little jump shot, i think with Tackos attitude he may succeed and it would be payback time for him because a lot of the teams doubted him. Glad to have you tacko man, Welcome Tacko Jays era

[@EconAdviser]

And the dozens of GM's who avoided all the bigs in favor of 6-6 shooters and undersized, long-armed defenders.

[@EconAdviser]

He's no longer raw. Didn't start playing until 16, but is a hard worker and perfectionist who's taken his raw athleticism, reflexes, and size to NBA-ready. NBA teams he worked out with in 2017 told him what he needed to do to succeed in the league, and he took it to heart. He now has a full range of moves in the post, including drop step, an unstoppable hook, and a dunk so quick it's hard to do a hack-a-Shaq on him. He's dramatically improved his lateral mobility, court senses, passing, decision making, footwork, pic and roll, and avoiding fouls. His conditioning work let him go from 16 minutes a game as a frosh to playing up to 34 minutes in big games. His horrid free throw shooting this year followed shoulder surgery in 2018; by season end, he was swishing them through again. He was the most dominant college player on defense in two decades. In 2017, Tacko's UCF made it to the NIT semis because they were in the top 3 in FG% defense, 3-pt% defense and scoring defense despite being near the bottom nationally in steals, turnovers, and assists (i.e., it was ALL Tacko), as well as with only 6 scholarship players! Why tops in 3-pt% D? Because teammates could lock down the arc, knowing Tacko would stop anyone who drove by them (U. of Colorado didn't score a 2-pointer the first 17 minutes of the half)! Boston can do the same thing with Tacko and nullifty the Warriors-type offense. But what about the NBA zone and lane rules? Answer: the past 2 seasons, Tacko defended near the top of the key, so he's prepared to play NBA ball. But he doesn't have an outside shot. Fans have seen him in practice, and he has a great, soft shooting touch to develop so many other bigs. Ball handling and dribble drives? Google the workout videos of him. He once started a full court break (he can cover the court in 5 huge strides). Personality? Charismatic, emotional player who can play a crowd favorite on the parquet floor, big draw on the road, and global ratings boost the NBA desperately needs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5eYd62NnNCjh8k

[@originalTriniOne]

Yep. Yep and, yep! I have followed bball since the 1980s. The only team I have no interest in is the Celtics cause of Larry Bird (damn! He was gooood! Grrrrrr!) Never followed the Celtics... Until now that is. :) And, as a bonus - just because they gave Tacko Falls that opportunity I'm gonna be a fan of the Celtics from now on.

[@612nasir2008]

Hopefully Brad Stevens will bring the best out of him. Danny Aingie knows talent when he sees one.

[@KalelaChannel]

I am not sure Ainge is very good at spotting talent. He is a hit and miss and therefore about average. Yabasule, Jordan Mickey, JaJuan Johnson, James Young and many others were first picks made by him that amounted to nothing.

[@bobdelt]

Being tall is not a talent

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@@KalelaChannel Everyone is hot an miss but he has hit on more then he missed. (id say 55 to 60% hit) but I would not rank him as a Jerry West or anything, but I do think Ainge is a top 4,5,6,7,8 gm in talent evaluation. However no he would not be in my top 3

[@moemarsh69]

Ainge can’t draft a great player to save his life . Too many misses on his resume.

[@612nasir2008]

@@KalelaChannel it's hard to predict what some players would be like when they get to the NBA. I don't think Danny would've pass Giannis in 2013 draft, if he was on the radar. No scouts knew who the skinny kid was. Danny Aingie is one of the league's top 3 GMs and he is very good at what he does. At least robbing other GMs and getting them fired from their jobs lol.

[@eman472]

Looks like the Celtics have found a gem

[@josephringling769]

Hes worth a shot. You can't teach 7' 7" He needs to get stronger and work on free throws but his defense is NBA ready. We risk nothing be giving him a shot.

[@mikeflash1973]

I'd put in the G league for awhile, then bring him up.

[@jacob.louro511]

If he is healthy he will be a beast

[@K31N0S]

we got a good amount of promising rookies. we'll have to just be patient in their growt, support them and believe. If we do, we'd dominate the future, able to create a dynasty

[@user-ux8ge8yp7b]

His free throws are decent. He has been working on that. He can hit them, but he’s also well known for not hitting them lol. But he has been.

[@Tybear-qz4bx]

Shaq was terrible at free throws

[@user-ux8ge8yp7b]

Where’s the correlation?

[@mikeflash1973]

His Free throws are nowhere near decent.

[@mikeflash1973]

@@Tybear-qz4bx Are you comparing Fall, an undrafted player to Shaq, the consensus #1 pick in his draft? Lol

[@Tybear-qz4bx]

@@mikeflash1973 we are talking about free throws you fucking idiot. Shaq can't shoot free throws worth a shit. This guy might have a better percentage, but we will have to wait and see what happens.

[@jrk3065]

He went undrafted so it’s not like we took any risks. Great pick up. Guy could either be a diamond in the rough. Or a bust. Won’t hurt us either way

[@johnnyboi7229]

Before the draft even started I wanted Boston to get Fall and when I heard he went undrafted I knew this was are chance because Horford is most likely leaving and we need a center and Fall could dominant.

[@EconAdviser]

Perfect fit for the him. I hear he had several offers, which is the reason for his delay in signing. Celtic fans may be in for a real treat. The NBA game has gotten kinda dull, like the old ABA. No defense and taking quick 3s. Tacko's capable of blowing up that sort of game under the right coaching style.

[@tylerlee4548]

I love him like a son and would die for him if called to.

[@timbonutts8224]

Get him in the weight room and he'll b fine....hopefully

[@millerscottie1688]

Timbo Nutts I don’t think he needs that.

[@EconAdviser]

If he makes it to the NBA, he'll be one of the strongest guys there. Zion drove into him and bounce back off him. Tacko didn't budge! A 7 foot center tried grabbed him, and he lifted him off the ground with one arm.

[@DValeraEsq]

He's been into weight since as a freshman at UCF. He's hit 310 lbs. but lower it fir the Combine. He's strong and heavy - nobody can push him that easily. He's a FORCE in the lane. I'm inclined to believe he's gonna make it in the Celtics' main roster and be the starting center. I'd rather believe his coach of 3 years, Johnny Dawkins, thsn any one - he's gonna be a game changer and will excel in the NBA.

[@DValeraEsq]

@Raiders Blackhole if you mean he has a jumpshot, no; he can add this though. But why would he complicate his game when he can make a dribble or two to the basket and dunk or hook a shot? He needs guards who can set him up, not ball dominant ones like Kyrie. He will bring classic center plays and low post moves back in the NBA. Big men belong in the shaded lane - they battle it out there - not in the 3 point field. Why attempt a 3 pt. shot when a higher percentage 2 pt dunk or hook shot from 5 ft is easier to do? He is a rim protector as he has shown during his college career. He's strong. He will easily shut down Giannis or Embiid, anybody shorter than him by half a foot. Tacko will excel in the NBA, said his coach of 3 yrs, Johnny Dawkins, a former NBA star himself. Olajuwon is impressed with him as a 16 yr old, saying he's "the next big thing." Jabbar has been mentoring him for the last 2 years. These former NBA centers, now legends, definitely saw something. Could they be wrong?

[@tanners1959]

Al Horford and Aaron Baynes are leaving, so its good to have a big that is about as powerful as both of them combined. Also, how lucky are we, not many teams are fortunate enough to have a player that is 7 feet tall or above ☘️

[@ITSuperfanGuy]

I’m a Celtics fan and I can’t like this move anymore! They need to develop him slightly in training camps, put him in the summer league and hopefully be on the roster for the 2019-2020 NBA season.

[@1trainerthe187]

We need him now 😆

[@mikeflash1973]

I'd shoot for 2020-21.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@ Thank you again Tomasz looks like there is no real offseason for you either good Sir :)

[@ractacsquad]

I like the kid. He started basket ball late but he got potential

[@karchun4046]

From my perspective all tall guy will suffer foot injury more or less, not to mention his weight is almost the same as Yao Ming.

[@karchun4046]

@Christaps Tacko still far from becoming Yao, and thats not the point I want to bring out. Even he has the ability to become the next Yao, it doesn't last long maybe a season or two...

[@victordwyer1018]

@@karchun4046 He will just be on the bench so his playing time will be really short besides when we play Giannas(that Milwaukee guy), so he probably won't have a serious injury

[@ismailcemturgut]

Yao was a shooter. Mid range, free throws

[@mustipunyaemail]

Great move.

[@georgetypebeat]

danggg next bball season gon be good. We got kyrie and Kd in Nets. Tacko in Celtics, Demarcus potentially moving to Knicks, Lebron and davis, Curry, klay, and Russel, Strong pelicans😮😮

[@brownpeoplegetup1243]

kid couldn't have asked for a better organization to assist in his development. mutual benefit. Welcome aboard Fall! the free throw shot can be fixed. hard to shot from so high above your eye line. you can work on that. all the best from Beantown~

[@ractacsquad]

Spurs disagree 😌

[@VScott-uq1pj]

I'm in love with Tacko's potential.

[@mikeflash1973]

Me too.

[@tyhopkins1513]

We need him and he needs us so it all works out but I do want to see him play and we need to sign him asap can’t wait till 2k 20 and he is gonna be my center lol

[@4EyedAnimation]

Our next folk hero in Boston

[@lynnkingpin]

cant hurt to give him a shot...be a good backup down the line

[@michaelcoffey1991]

I think 3 things. One if anyone can coach him up and learn to use him even if just as a change of pace player for 10 to 20 minutes a game down the line it is Brad and his staff. Two after seeing what he did against Duke and blocking players who are 10x better athletes and played basketball for far far longer he has me intrigued. An 3rd an last, I feel bad for him as 10 or 20 or 30 years ago this kid is a lottery pick and would be the next Mark Eaton, Manute Bol or such such big and make a lot of money. As the game is more fluid and 3 point shot focused he may simply lack the quickness on switch D having said all that I am glad we got him, and i hope we keep him for a year or two to see if he can become a 10 to 20 minute rim protector game changer bench player.

[@EconAdviser]

A lot of Tacko's freshman issues were lack of court sense from only playing the game 3 yrs. So he'd hesitate or make poor reads and ill-advised decisions. But he's very mobile, has quick reactions, and soft hands. Most super-bigs aren't anywhere near as fluid. After attending all his home games for 4 yrs, I was stunned how much he's improved since the NCAA tourney game against Duke in March. I went to California to work with conditioning coach. And he's using his hook shot much more and farther from the basket -- and yet it's now automatic. And did you see his improved pick and roll and drop step? His balance, footwork, and patience dramatically better. Such a hard worker!

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@@EconAdviser Hope very much your right but at his size if he gets switched on to the right wing or guard (read all star or very good level) they will blow by him 9/10 times at the moment. But I agree he is worth a look and worth signing to a minimum for 2 years as a total developmental project for sure. An I hope your very right on his future :)

[@davidloera2069]

Will have more of an impact for the Celtics than Mo Bamba will ever make for Orlando

[@P2thaR]

I love the move, no risk. Just get him on the cb-1 weight regimen to fill out. Should have KG work with him on low post offense and defense.

[@KalelaChannel]

It is a smart move to sign him to a non-gaurantee contract. If he turns out to be decent then you got yourself a semi-young rim protector. If he is hopeless/useless then you just release him. I would advise though don't get your hopes up Celtics fans.

[@cooperjames882]

Raiders Blackhole doesn’t really matter if he’s just kinda weak. He’s likely super heavy just based on height. he’ll be able to move people around in the post with position

[@cooperjames882]

Raiders Blackhole his strength i don’t think will effect, can he move his feet well enough, i’m not sure. but i think he’ll be able to handle people in the paint without too many issues

[@Celticsman1234]

Can’t wait to watch him in Summer league 🔥

[@kylealcorn8299]

Make him a Celtic for life

[@dominicpadernal763]

you can train and develop the skills its just time but the ht. fuck no matter how much sleep you get you aint gonna get that ht. Hope he will be dominant center in this era

[@19turtledog]

Feed this guy some food and he could be a monster. Remember when Dwight Howard came into the league? He was so skinny, then 3 years later he was the terminator

[@cloutmanq8652]

The next Yao Ming he gone show everyone why he should have been drafted

[@brandonharris5264]

Hes going to get thrown into the fire right away. Genius pick

[@ajaxmajor]

I'm a big fan of tacko even though he'll need a lot of time but one of my favorite is NBA facts is 0:58 Yao ming has a negative wingspan

[@nedwart]

He’s a super raw talent, but I’m still hyped. C’s need a big man and, well, he’s definitely big enough...

[@EconAdviser]

Not at all raw anymore after 4 yrs starter, major post season success, a two years of workouts with many NBA teams. Boston fans will be surprised watching his Vegas play. Could be one of the keys in Boston's rebuilding effort. A real team player who can also take control of game by scoring and freeing up teammates for open shots. Also, takes opponents out of their offense and force them to be one-dimensional 3-pt shooters.

[@KillaBlackSheep]

Tacko Fall can become a serious piece for us. If we could teach the Legend Baynes to shoot, we can teach Tacko to hit free throws. His destiny depends on the Summer League, but i'd love to see him thrive under KG's tutelage.

[@KillaBlackSheep]

@Raiders Blackhole honestly hardly. Baynes was really good and we're going to regret giving him up for nothing

[@spacepioneer4070]

Year One: If he can work on his free throws, and be a defensive presence. Honestly, that'll be enough to help the Celtics. Because you know, player will intentionally foul this man. Year Two: Work on an outside shot, something within 10-feet from the rim ( To have variety in his game, KG comes to mind). Also, posting up, and getting in an advantageous position for rebounding. I think we're all curious to see how he develops?

[@pb43yt]

If we let this one go, imma be pissed

[@sportsmaster2502]

Good move

[@kirilkirilov1358]

looks like kg , hope he is beast like him

[@PDSOHUMBLE0115]

Yeah he's good

[@mellis9729]

If properly developed, coached, and utilized, Tacko Fall will be the most dominant player in the NBA. Only players Id have taken before Tacko were Zion and Morant. Apparently bc its the era of 3 ball, blocks, rebounds, presence in the paint doesnt matter...yeah tell that to Giannis

[@matthewgarvey2557]

Im hoping he makes the team

[@mikeflash1973]

He'll definitely need time to develop. He's not ready for an NBA floor yet. His Free Throw shooting is horrible and he doesn't seem to have any offensive game. He'll block some shots and get a few, albeit not major rebounds but, that alone doesn't warrant being on our roster. He needs be in the G-league.

[@petermarquez949]

Love it

[@mix3dbreed]

Give him a rookie contract. We loosing Al and Aron. Unless we get a new big, we only have Time lord. And dont forget hes been playing just after high school. But this guy want to be an ingeneerand hes very smart too. Off the court that is.

[@EmmanuelAniTheSchism]

START HIM INSTANTLY

[@mikeflash1973]

Lol.

[@RayLui20]

10 days contract, no risk as a start if he can just play solid about 5 minutes grabbing a few boards

[@lordgaben9721]

Can we just use him at like the end of the game when we need to protect the rim from a lob, make it hard to inbound, and a lob threat when we have like 0.3 left?

[@closebits]

Ally oop Hakeem!!!

[@aaronjamesbaligod1670]

Sign him a guaranteed deal! He'a a big fit to us

[@MosesTok18]

I'm just hoping hes fast

[@zzzzzsleeping]

Celtics need to enroll him to LA FITNESS AND LIFT WEIGHTS- ZUMBA TOO

[@atomaalatonal]

if he gets a lethal hookshot he is unstoppable. but therefor he needs to get a good ft or he gets hack-a-tack

[@png7872]

7'7 the best

[@carbuncle1977]

he'll earn his minutes. good back-up for now and when celtics leads by 20-25.. he can come in to sub.

[@fipinochildrenplaying2801]

It they can't find ways to use him this year it is just bad management and coaching.

[@victordwyer1018]

He should play little minutes like time lord played this season to minimize the risk of injury, he should only play a lot vs Giannis.

[@victordwyer1018]

@Raiders Blackhole All tacko has to do is lurk around the paint like William's did this season, let Giannis shoot outside because hes not a great shooter, and when he cuts to the basket, tacko would just cut him off, that way there is no need to keep up with him, just cut him off in the paint and he has more than enough length to block, or at least mess up his shot.

[@victordwyer1018]

@Raiders Blackhole yeah I just cant wait for our summer league to see our draft picks, time lord, and semi ojeleye play.

[@fipinochildrenplaying2801]

@@victordwyer1018 semi should not be playing in summer league.

[@victordwyer1018]

@@fipinochildrenplaying2801 why not? Between him and the rest if the third unit he should be the one to make the team due to his skill and work ethic.

[@renatoalcoforado9887]

Next they need to sign bol bol

[@bigzkhalifah5851]

I hope this dude got durable knees.

[@EconAdviser]

Played 118 college games! Only a shoulder operation 18 months ago ever caused him to miss games that year.

[@makgeoff]

He needs to change his shooting form totally. Let's not jump the gun & watch how he fared against summer league players to assess further.

[@EconAdviser]

He did change his free throw shooting and improved greatly. He's added a full range of post moves but still needs to shoot the hook better with his left. He has very soft hand as he learns to extend his jumper. The form's fine, but needs lots more practice from mid-range -- he just never had to in college because he was so dominant.

[@davenalunat1433]

Tomasz, what can you say about Vincent Poirier?

[@nyanmako6205]

Go! Go Kevin Garnet.

[@francisrodeldegala3183]

Ok, he needs to practice a lot of free throws, 100 shots a day 😏 and we're all set hehe

[@73Trident]

A project. Will need work.

[@akosbrasnyo9337]

How can you make Boban look small?

[@andrewguindon6194]

Brad needs to develop him

[@CrazyVidz915]

Just bulk him up and give him a soft touch for shooting, his other skills just need a touch up.

[@deanmachine7971]

Tacko and Williams will be blocking some shots. Now we just need a long PG.

[@andrechristianto4675]

Even shaq has 50% FT, that FT% gotta go up

[@andrechristianto4675]

Maybe more upper body strength for better shooting

[@AlexVonCrank]

Just like KD?

[@LovesGreatness]

Banner 18 in 2020.

[@LuisMartinez-hl9wv]

Guys that big never stay healthy and lack killer mentality. I hope I’m wrong about this guy.

[@alapotato9367]

at first i thought he was taco bell. anyway tall dude

[@ractacsquad]

Zion punching the air?

[@blacksumermayday9966]

He made other player look like an kids.

[@MrBacchus18]

36% from the FT line. Maybe he should try closing his eyes.

[@akosbrasnyo9337]

He should dunk free throws.

[@alexb6977]

Dude is humongous.

[@kmoustakas]

Huge prospect but at this height, he's gonna have injuries all his life. God bless him

[@seanpatrickobie]

He’s a project. He’ll never be a great offensive talent in the NBA. But if they can develop him to be a decent free throw shooter, he should easily average a double-double, and be a top 10 player in Blocked shots. And that’s worth the risk.

[@camirocz]

Yao is 7 feet 5 not 7 feet 6.

[@Cmez872]

Taco Bell endorsement deal coming?

[@getsmokedlol9295]

Is this the second coming of Kevin Garnett??!

[@elijahnang90]

Chill out please.

[@getsmokedlol9295]

Elijah Nang I guess it’s a bit to early to say that

[@Bartz_feh]

He need's to stay in boston !

[@ckpizzle]

what do i think? i think he's 24 and needs 4 more years. ain't gonna happen.

[@EconAdviser]

Won't be 24 for 6 more months. Side bet? Will get to play some meaningful minutes on the parquet floor this season.

[@PATexas]

Free throw liability, thats nothing new. I would play him. Let some idiot team hack him until you all get into the penalty and opposing players are now in foul trouble.

[@ger.m.a.ngiant1644]

good move but his athleticism needs work

[@leeferdie723]

Steal?

[@davenalunat1433]

A G league player

[@user-ux8ge8yp7b]

Yes. And no, not g league. He can be solid.

[@jensen3924]

@@user-ux8ge8yp7b well duh he can't be liquid

[@EconAdviser]

@@jensen3924 But he can be (and is) very fluid and help the team "gel" (colloidal suspension).

[@mexicanlarrybird2815]

Great move