I think Williams is better true power forward than Scalbrine or Davis.

Williams 6’9" going on to 7’ has a better NBA body to be a power forward than either Scalbrine or Baby since he plays bigger than both of those 2 players also due to his massive arm wing span.

I also agree he has alot of upside and potential.

I also like the fact that Williams with his length can perform spot duty at the center position which will come in handy in the playoffs when we go against Shaq and Howard, which Baby and Scal can not do effectively since they do not have the length.
 
The Williams signing was the less sexier signing of the off season after Rasheed and Daniels were acquired, but since it gives the C’s more frontcourt depth and a tough, talented, back up big man off the bench, it may turn out to be a very vital signing that helps the C’s obtain title #18.

The only thing BBD supposedly can’t do as a PF is rebound. Other than that, he has more range, and a better feel around the hoop than Sheldon. Sheldon can definitely improve his game around the hoop. Other than that, give me BBD anyday.

As we know, Baby is oddly well suited to bodying up/guarding the true behemoths. He can keep them out of the paint, but for most PFs, I’d say that Shelden is the better defender. Shelden is clearly the better rebounder, too.

Baby is clearly a better jump shooter, and probably more clever around the hoop too, even though he gets his shot blocked kind of a lot.

I disagree about Shelden having a bunch of upside. I think he’s already quite fundamentally sound. Doesn’t really hurt you out there, but I don’t see a lot more upside. Sure, he can improve his J, and perhaps develop a post move or two, but the thing about a lot of guys out of Duke is that they were so well schooled at the collegiate level, that they come closer to their ceiling at college than most other college guys. It’s why they look so good at Duke and not so much in the NBA (for most of them, anyway). It’s a real tribute to what K is doing at Duke.

I like having both the Shelden and Baby options off the bench. If your need is more rebounding and D, then opt for Shelden. If you need more offense, go with Baby. Scal’s really more of a change-up sort of guy to throw in their if you need some outside shooting. If he’s on, he can give you a shot in the arm. If he’s not, he’s of little value. But, one thing about Scal, at least he doesn’t hurt you with stupid plays. He’s usually in the right place doing the right things, at least as much as his limited athletic ability allow him to do.

Scal is on his way out the door as a Celtic and a NBA player, so I don’t see Scal being in the mix. When Sheldon signed here everyone thought he was pure garbage and a complete bust. Now Sheldon has been a Celtic for a little more that 90 days and there is a legitimate question as to weather he’s a better player than Baby. Both have vaults.. Baby does not want to rebound. LIke so many big men of today Baby wants to shoot long range jump shots. Which is an ability every player needs. But the position of power forward demands consistent rebounding. Sheldon’s whole game is built around rebounding. So who is more valuable Baby or Sheldon? The style of ball the Celtics play is geared for Sheldon. Think about this if Sheldon can put this in our minds in only 90 days Baby has a problem. I don’t think Sheldon is the better player but he is best……. right now for the Celtics.

I am wrong about a lot of things, but I have watching basketball since the sixties and it seems like if a player has a problem at the beginning of the year they seldom hit there stride during that year. Breaks like this are how players career’s are established.

… for the fact that he has hands of stone. Whereas BBD has good hands. This is an attribute that does not improve… you’ve either got it or you don’t. It’s a pretty serious problem for Shelden that he doesn’t.

his primary job would be on defense, box out his man and get the rebound, if he can consistently get rebounds and do well on the defensive end then I guess Baby would have to fight for his minutes since Doc would favor a player who is a good defender and rebounder over an above average offensive player, since he does have enough options on offense with Pierce, Ray, KG, Sheed, House and Daniels. n the offensive end he Shelden does not have the burden to score but rather to set picks and screens and try to get the offensive rebound again. On a defensive minded team a good defensive player would have the edge over a scorer. But then again it would be good to have BBD back on the team since Doc would have the option to sacrifice a little defense and rebounding for more offensive threats, match ups and good coaching would be the key.

From what I’ve been watching this season thus far (pre-season included) , unless in garbage time, Garnett and Wallace are playing the 4 (PF) the entire game. Perk has been solid at the 5 © position and was slated to split time with G.Davis. Williams has been filling in directly for G.Davis, and now splits time with Perk. I don’t know what’s to happen after Davis returns. But as far as I’m concerned, barring injury, Garnett and Wallace are the PF’s on this team.

He’s been subbing for Perk so far, and doing a great job! Sheed has been playing mostly with the second unit. On the offensive side of the second unit Marquis has been bringing the ball up, E. House, if not covered is probably the 1st option because he can shoots the lights out of the gym!

No one mentioned the Scal can play the 3 (and did last night). BBD and Shelden cannot.
Scal gives us another SIX fouls we can use against the Shaqathon.

I like BBD against the Shaqs and Howards et al.

Shelden gives us another SIX fouls to use against the Shaqilla or whoever.
(When BBD is back).

Shelden and Scal give us much needed protection should KG or RS go down.

As it lets the defence sag off the non-shooter. It will be interesting to see how well Shelden works with Rajon on the floor.

But I agree with the Shelden for D, Davis for offence school of thought.