[Q] wrote:The rich get richer? Whatever happens in the postseason, remember you lost to the Lakers lol
Well, I mean... considering Greg Monroe is a "shit big" according to some folks around here, this pickup is meaningless.
But in reality (lets stick to reality), Greg Monroe gives the Celtics what it needs off the bench... which is scoring and rebounding. Greg Monroe against other teams second units can do damage, and with his experience he will be a strong asset come playoff time. Marcus Smart has been the main shooter off the bench (He's shooting a blistering .357 from the field this season...). When we go to the second unit and he's running the show, it looks ugly at times. Greg Monroe gives us a consistent offensive option down low, he is far more skilled down low than other backup bigs (And some starting bigs). Smart may not even be with Boston after the trade deadline as it is (I wonder what Jordan Crawford is up to nowadays...).
Semi-kidding on Jordan Crawford, although he can put the ball in the hole. The signing of Monroe has been put on hold though so the Celtics can have flexibility before the end of the trade deadline. Personally, I'd like to see some lineups featuring Monroe and Theis, as Theis has proven to be a capable defender on the perimeter.
In regards to a move for Smart, I've never been sold on him. He's a hustle machine, but he's a bonehead at the same time. For every great hustle play he makes, he makes a dumb play. I think his value is that he is still relatively young, and he certainly gives a team a boost on the boards (at the guard position), and just overall defensively. The problem is: It's pretty well known that Marcus Smart has hit his ceiling, we have seen the best of him. So his value isn't high in that regard.
Knowing that we are going to make a strong push this year for a title, hard for me to stomach just giving him up for a pick. If we do, obviously I would want a first rounder. Would I package him with anybody for another player who can come in and contribute right away on the bench? I'm willing to part with Semi Ojeleye and Abdel Nader, and as much as I love what Baynes brings to the table sometimes, if we bring in Monroe and have Theis also as a big, I could let Baynes go. I am more fond of Theis and what he brings on both offense and defense.