Last Year
25-57 (T-27th in NBA)
OFF: 99.7 (27th)
DEF: 105.2 (20th)
NET: -5.5 (25th)
25-57 (T-27th in NBA)
OFF: 99.7 (27th)
DEF: 105.2 (20th)
NET: -5.5 (25th)
Projected Rotation (Projected WS/48)
Starters
PG - Rajon Rondo (.082)
SG - Avery Bradley (.043)
SF - Jeff Green (.072)
PF - Jared Sullinger (.096)
C - Kelly Olynyk (.101)
PG - Rajon Rondo (.082)
SG - Avery Bradley (.043)
SF - Jeff Green (.072)
PF - Jared Sullinger (.096)
C - Kelly Olynyk (.101)
Reserves
PF - Brandon Bass (.106)
PG - Marcus Smart (-)
SG - Evan Turner (.034)
C - Tyler Zeller (.082)
SF - Gerald Wallace (.062)
PF - Brandon Bass (.106)
PG - Marcus Smart (-)
SG - Evan Turner (.034)
C - Tyler Zeller (.082)
SF - Gerald Wallace (.062)
Quick Thoughts:
Rajon Rondo's minutes have dropped in each of the last four seasons because of injury, and his WS/48 has decreased in each of the last five. Now, in his contract year, he's lost nearly all of his trade value and will likely spend the entire season in Boston. Meanwhile, the Celtics have seemingly moved on, drafting Marcus Smart and giving Avery Bradley $32 million this offseason. In a rebuilding year, they have a lot to sort out in the backcourt.
Rajon Rondo's minutes have dropped in each of the last four seasons because of injury, and his WS/48 has decreased in each of the last five. Now, in his contract year, he's lost nearly all of his trade value and will likely spend the entire season in Boston. Meanwhile, the Celtics have seemingly moved on, drafting Marcus Smart and giving Avery Bradley $32 million this offseason. In a rebuilding year, they have a lot to sort out in the backcourt.
Player to Watch: Tyler Zeller
After starting 55 games as a rookie, Zeller saw his minutes cut in half last season as he was demoted the fourth big man in the Cavaliers rotation. He was actually a pretty good player though, increasing his true shooting by ten percentage points and improving both his offensive and defensive rebounding rates. He also shot 48% from mid-range, one of the best marks in the league. In an effort to clear cap room for LeBron James, Cleveland practically gave Zeller away, while sending a first round pick with him too. Now, Zeller should see consistent playing time with a chance to steal Kelly Olynk's starting job.
Basketball-Reference.com Play Index:
The worst players picked second in the draft since the NBA/ABA merger:
And he may be their opening day point guard!?
Next up, the Chicago Bulls
After starting 55 games as a rookie, Zeller saw his minutes cut in half last season as he was demoted the fourth big man in the Cavaliers rotation. He was actually a pretty good player though, increasing his true shooting by ten percentage points and improving both his offensive and defensive rebounding rates. He also shot 48% from mid-range, one of the best marks in the league. In an effort to clear cap room for LeBron James, Cleveland practically gave Zeller away, while sending a first round pick with him too. Now, Zeller should see consistent playing time with a chance to steal Kelly Olynk's starting job.
Basketball-Reference.com Play Index:
The worst players picked second in the draft since the NBA/ABA merger:
| Year | Tm | Player | College | G | WS | WS/48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BOS | Len Bias | University of Maryland | |||
| 2002 | CHI | Jay Williams | Duke University | 75 | 0.8 | .020 |
| 2013 | ORL | Victor Oladipo | Indiana University | 80 | 1.3 | .026 |
| 2003 | DET | Darko Milicic | 468 | 7.1 | .040 | |
| 2010 | PHI | Evan Turner | Ohio State University | 306 | 8.2 | .044 |
| 2008 | MIA | Michael Beasley | Kansas State University | 409 | 10.3 | .048 |
| 1980 | UTA | Darrell Griffith | University of Louisville | 765 | 22.0 | .049 |
| 2011 | MIN | Derrick Williams | University of Arizona | 222 | 7.4 | .068 |
| 2012 | CHA | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | University of Kentucky | 140 | 5.2 | .071 |
| 1978 | KCK | Phil Ford | University of North Carolina | 482 | 23.3 | .083 |
| 1984 | POR | Sam Bowie | University of Kentucky | 511 | 26.9 | .091 |
Next up, the Chicago Bulls
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