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NBA commissioner Adam Silver on the bunching of talent: “I do not think that it’s ideal for the league” pic.twitter.com/x61HiZ3llV
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July 13, 2016
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That’s Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald asking a pertinent question during a press conference with Adam Silver, and the commissioner giving a truly honest answer. When it’s time to negotiate the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the players union and the league, expect some discussion about how to prevent another Durant-to-Warriors situation.
Silver also explained new foul rules; reported that no decision has yet been made on moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte, in response to North Carolina’s controversial transgender bathroom law; and voiced support for players who speak their minds on social issues.
Related: Washington Post – Adam Silver says super teams are bad for the NBA | NBC Sports – NBA’s weak compromise on “Hack-a-Shaq”: Not allowed in last two minutes of any quarter | Globe – NBA salary cap increase tips balance of power | Herald – Bulpett: Even commish knows top-heavy NBA not ideal situation | NBA.com – Silver addresses new rules, Charlotte All-Star Game
On Page 2: Brown at the line for two
Through four games, Brown has connected on just 9 of 37 shots, or 24.3 percent. A bone bruise on his right knee forced him to sit out two of the team’s three games at the Utah Jazz Summer League, then likely contributed to his stuck-in-the-mud start in Vegas.
His lack of free-throw attempts in the first two Vegas outings left some wondering if his 17-attempt debut in Utah was a mirage. But Brown put together maybe his most encouraging summer performance on Tuesday against the Mavericks, getting to the charity stripe 17 times again as part of a 20-point, 10-rebound, four-steal effort.[…]
Consider this: In three games at Vegas summer league, Brown has drawn a shooting foul on 25.5 percent of his plays finished, according to Synergy Sports data. This after getting to the line on 33.3 percent of his plays finished in his lone Utah appearance. For sake of comparison, Jae Crowder led Celtics regulars during the 2015-16 season by drawing fouls on 11.2 percent of plays finished.
ESPN Boston – Jaylen Brown finding success at the line, above the rim
It was difficult to take your eyes off Jaylen Brown during last night’s game. That’s because he was always standing at the free throw line.
No doubt, the refs were whistle-happy. They called an incredible 61 fouls in a 40-minute contest. Still, 17 FTs were impressive because Brown was relentlessly attacking the hoop. Have to figure there’s no way he’d get that many calls during a real game, but you never know. If a prospect is going to make an impact during the season, he first has to do it in Summer League. The truth is, in this one game, Brown accomplished more than James Young has in three summers. And scroll down to see the play of the night.
Let’s also acknowledge Terry Rozier, who continued his Summer League dominance with 26 points (and 18 trips to the line himself). Feeling pretty good about his role this season.
Related: Herald – Celtics beat Mavericks, 88-82 | Celtics.com – Celtics-Mavs recap (video) | MassLive – Boston Celtics summer league observations: Jaylen Brown dunks on 7-foot-2 Satnam Singh, continues march to free throw line
On Page 3: Yammin’
Jaylen Brown just botched a point-blank layup on the fast break and probably should just yam on someone’s head next time.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 12, 2016
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Another angle of @FCHWPO‘s monster slam: pic.twitter.com/PmVjP8HGGV
— KWAPT (@KWAPT) July 12, 2016
//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsPostscript:
Satnam Singh is 7-foot-2, 290 pounds, in case you’re wondering. https://t.co/xoLsSS7wIA
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 12, 2016
And, finally: Celts play at 8 p.m. ET tonight
With a 1-2 record, Boston has placed No. 19 in the Vegas Summer League tournament segment and will now face Cleveland at 8 p.m. Eastern Time tonight. All remaining games will be televised on either ESPN or NBA TV. See the link for the full information.
NBA.com – Las Vegas Summer League tournament seeding announced
The Rest of the Links:
MassLive – Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart looking forward to USA Basketball select team experience | Boston Celtics trade rumors 2016: Jimmy Butler ‘off the table’ as Chicago Bulls rebuild, per report
Herald – Celtics notebook: Marcus Smart sums up what he’s been up to | Agent: After ‘wake-up call,’ Jared Sullinger knows he must change
CBS Boston – Celtics’ Olynyk Looking Forward To Playing With Horford; Had Fun On Durant Sales Pitch
Sporting News – Dwyane Wade joining the Bulls puts a ton of pressure on Fred Hoiberg
CSNNE – Five Reasons Why Terry Rozier Should Be In The Celtics Rotation | Bob Ryan On Rumors Of Blake Griffin To The Celtics (video)
ESPN – Free-agency winners and losers (winner: Celtics; loser: Lakers)
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