Jordan Walsh, Lonnie Walker, impress for Boston Celtics in two preseason games
Boston Celtics’ Preseason Surprises: Who’s Ready for the Regular Season?
The Boston Celtics are making waves with unexpected performances this preseason. Jordan Walsh is stepping up, showing NBA-level control and confidence, potentially outpacing Jaden Springer for crucial minutes. Meanwhile, Lonnie Walker’s efficient scoring could complicate roster decisions, adding depth to the Celtics’ lineup.
John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal dives into that, the Celtics’ big-man rotation as Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta vie for bigger roles. Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are as solid as ever, with Pritchard looking “off the charts good.” Core players like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum appear ready for the regular season, promising an exciting start.
Don’t miss this episode for an in-depth look at the Celtics’ evolving strategy and player dynamics. Listen now for unique insights into the team’s preseason readiness.
2:30 Celtics’ Intriguing Roster Decisions
9:20 Slow Down to Speed Up
15:12 Jaden Springer’s Missed Opportunity
18:46 Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman’s Performance Analysis
26:30 Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and more
30:38 The Learning Curve of Rookies
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20 Comments
Springer will get it together. That bench is solid.
4 and 0! Soon… oh so soon, we shall hoist the PRESEASON TROPHY!!!! On a serious note, Jordan showed out the past couple of games. His shot looks smooth, and he looks much more confident out there.
I am just impressed how quick they attach themselves to each other. That’s called chemistry. If we stay healthy we can get number 19 those guys each one got a different set of skills but it’s good for the game is good for us the city of champions.
Lonnie, if kept on the roster, will get meaningful minutes at some point, his skill set and acumen are too useful and we know Jrue is gonna sit some games, Derrick will sit some games, there will be some bruised up stretches where we will be able to insert a starting caliber player directly into the rotation. Walsh deserves to be featured more heavily and to develop up close with maybe the two best examples of wings, one long and one athletic in Jayson and Jaylen, who have maximized their development so far with very similar gifts to ones he has. But the flexibility of being able to insert Lonnie into that offense on a given night and rest some guys is so tantalizing. Love springer but he has got to be, as you said, absolutely stressing about this crunch.
I think Springer probably ends up as the salary to match for a small trade at the deadline, similar to how the Celtics acquired Xavier Tillman using Lamar Stevens salary to match, except being able to take on a salary up to $4 million instead of the minimum salary that Stevens was on last year
We have like 7 dudes that are good enough for NBA rotations. They probably won't even dress for a majority of the season. The celtics are too stacked, and mostly young out stars play a lot and dont miss many games. I really hope Joe runs 10 man rotations we have enough weapons and its a long 82 games.
It’s actually good that you might have been wrong about being wrong on Lonnie Walker. There may be hope for him yet. 😊
Walker will make this team there is no way he doesn't in my opinion he's better than a lot of our bench players.
☘️☘️☘️
Maybe Lonny Walker can be a good 3, D and C for the Celtics, D meaning Drive and C meaning Cut.
Thanks as always for keeping us all in the loop on all things C's. I think Walker is going to be a big asset at some point and im glad we got him on the cheap for 1 year
Tillman reminds me of Uncle AL. He should talk to him and get training and get his spot solidified
Celtics preseason was vg betting opportunity
JM has everyone playing always and PP and the bench is underrated
Was very profitable
Walker is in
You've been listening to the Angel Reese gossip too much. Neemas got 15 rebounds. I've never heard anyone talk about "I don't know how many were off his own misses", until Angel Reese. That's a thing now, huh?🙄
Neemias Queta not Neemish Queta
Lonnie walker ☘️☘️☘️☘️💪🏽
Walker may cost you more now but he’s going to save you a ton next year when they have to trade away players, he’s an easy rotation guy
excellent break down. I’m a little confused is Baylor Shireman not playing? What’s made me the most happy this preseason is seeing the passing and the unselfish play by the team truly acting like a champion now and clearly embracing team first basketball this season is possibly going to be the best pure basketball. We will see in a 10 year span.
Thanks for the great work you do each and every day
Let’s go get banner 19 🍀🏆💪🏾🏀
I would take Lonnie over Springer. His shooting & ability to put the ball on the deck is impressive especially how it can fit in with the roster. His presence will make our bench unit more dynamic.