Jackie Mac article about Jeff Green

[Opalmerr]

A truly good read,

http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/...harness-energy

A really admire this guy and am thrilled his game is coming around for him. Seems like one of the good ones..

[hugepatsfan]

He should be a 17/5/3 starting SF IMO.

[Celticsfan2007]

Just picked him up on my fantasy team... I'm expecting big things from you, Jeff!

[Rain City]

He should be a 17/5/3 starting SF IMO.

im not sure about that. he wasnt a very good starter in OKC and they tried him at both F positions. hes thriving in his role right now and especially since rondo and sully are out of the way. ive been critical of him but hes a good guy and is now in a good situation for him, but lets not get ahead of ourselfs either.

[Rain City]

He should be a 17/5/3 starting SF IMO.

im not sure about that. he wasnt a very good starter in OKC and they tried him at both F positions. hes thriving in his role right now and especially since rondo and sully are out of the way. ive been critical of him but hes a good guy and is now in a good situation for him, but lets not get ahead of ourselfs either.

[Gormans Mic]

As a starter in OKC at age 22 and 23 he averaged 16.5/6.7/2 & 15/6/2 numbers went down a lil next couple of years but he missed some time and didn't fit in quite as nice at times. I don't see why 17/5 is out of the question at all.

[mooz]

Great read, thanks for sharing. I'm a big fan of Jeff Green, he has just a world of potential and I don't think he's aware of it yet. He's just so passive.

[Opalmerr]

As a starter in OKC at age 22 and 23 he averaged 16.5/6.7/2 & 15/6/2 numbers went down a lil next couple of years but he missed some time and didn't fit in quite as nice at times. I don't see why 17/5 is out of the question at all.

17 / 5 is very reasonable. It might be a little low on points per game. Think of he time missed due to surgery and then consider he PLAYED with a developing heart condition before the surgery.

[rufo4100]

I often forget he had open heard MAJOR surgery 13 months ago. Its a miracle how well he is playing considering. Still I am not sure how good he will get but I do like the guy and he seems to have a great attitude etc...

[hugepatsfan]

His contract looks a lot better now than it did when he first signed. It was a risk with him coming off of major surgery, but for what he is/can be as a player, his contract is more than reasonable IMO.

[Patriot Pride]

He needs to improve his ball handling a little bit and develop his "spots" where he knows he can get a good shot off. This confidence will come with playing time and he has all the determination to get better.

17+ PPG is nowhere out of the question for him as a starting SF.

[Forever35]

His contract looks a lot better now than it did when he first signed. It was a risk with him coming off of major surgery, but for what he is/can be as a player, his contract is more than reasonable IMO.

Don't want to start a thread, but what do you guys think of Green's contract now...??? Do you see him as a solid replacement when and if Pierce retires...???

IMO, his contract will be justified, especially since his defense has been very good this season... I've posted earlier that I really think he's gonna get close to 15ppg this season... He started out slow but has crept up close to 11ppg... First 26 games he had 7 15+ point games, last 26 he's had 9 15+ point games...

[Opalmerr]

I've always thought Green would emerge as a viable option to be Pierce's replacement. His doctor's said it would take 2 years to fully recover. By this time next season I think he could be an 17 / 5 / 3 player. When Pierce is finally carted off into the sunset of retirement I think he emerges as a 20 ppg scorer.This kid is really talented and having someone believe in him as the Celtics do is boosting his confidence.

[bagwell368]

Back in 5/11 I said Green would be an 18/6/3 player. It's taken time, and PP has to take a back seat to make it stick. I got lambasted for that call then too.

[69centers]

Great read, thanks for sharing. I'm a big fan of Jeff Green, he has just a world of potential and I don't think he's aware of it yet. He's just so passive.

In some games, it's not just his passiveness. They don't give him enough touches or get him the ball when they should. 4-6 shot attempts is not enough and he's gotten only that in some games. He should be getting 9-12 every game.