Roster Review: JR Giddens

by Rizzo23 on May 25, 2009 11:40 AM EDT

I’m going to do a series of write-ups for all of the Boston Celtics that finished the season as a part of this team, starting from least impactful and working my way up. I think it is easy to say who goes first if that is the case…

JR Giddens, just like the picture, has a clouded past and perhaps a cloudy future in the league. I had already blogged about his college years earlier, so I’ll focus on the here and now… and future.

After being draft at #30 overall in last year’s draft, I’m not sure anyone knew what to expect from the kid this year. He has all the athletic tools to be an effective player in the league. He’s got long arms that could be disruptive on the defensive side of the ball. He’s got a decent jump shot for a shooting guard, but is a great rebounder at the position.

Ultimately, we didn’t see much of JR this season. He only logged seven minutes and 48 seconds of floor time during the regular season and had four points, three rebounds, one steal and one turnover. Obviously, the sample size is far too small to draw and conclusions about his play, but one thing for sure is that Giddens must improve his general basketball IQ. He has alwasy been able to get by on his athleticism alone, but now he has to do a little thinking, and that’s why he can’t get on the floor. This offseason, he really needs to study the defensive rotations as well as bulk up a bit. He needs to stick around with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen and have them teach him how to really make it in the NBA.

It would be great if JR Giddens could be ready for ten minutes a game next season. He would relieve Ray Allen and limit his total minutes in the regular season as well as phase out Tony Allen from the rotation. Unfortunately, I don’t expect him to improve enough to carve out consistent time in the rotation. The 2009-2010 season could be another year spent in the Developmental League.

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I know the kid put up numbers in College and in the D league. I think this is a Danny trying to acquire pieces again. The guy has tremendouis physical skills, probably the best of the team. But will he get it? That the $M question. If he does the C’s got a steal if not, they cut him and move on. Next year he needs to show major improvement..

by badax33 on May 25, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions

I saw video of giddens in training camp with Paul p and another player he looked at them and laughed. He is stronger that Paul p .They pulled tractor tires… he did it faster than them… they started tossing this heavy ball as (big as your body) he through that further than them. He does not need to bulk up. He likes to play defence…rebound. What his problem is he is a star gazer when it comes to the team. I think he will be a serous player when training camp starts.

At the start of training camp we will have at least 3 young players(2from last year and 1 from this year). But I beleive that If Danny cannot trade up or offer cash for a high draft choice we will not have a rookie in camp this year. I have heard that this a very untalented group.

Doc is going to have to play the young guys this year. I hope!!!!!

by tyquinton on May 27, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions