The Celtics bringing a prospect in for a second workout is likely the strongest indication we as fans will receive that a team likes a player. Last draft season the Cs brought wings Jacob Evans and Bruce Brown, neither player was drafted by the Cs but this was likely caused by Time Lords surprise drop out of the lottery.
This draft we already have two players rumored to be coming in for second workouts Dylan Windler and Terence Davis.
Windler is a 6’8 wing out of Belmont who I have been really high on since his conference tournament. At the combine he measured just under 6’8 in shoes, with a 6’10 wingspan, at 196lbs. To compare Windler’s combine numbers to a couple of other wings. (all heights are without shoes)
Windler
Height 6’6.25”
Weight 196lbs
BF% 4.6%
Reach 8’8.5”
WS 6’10”
Lane agility 10.7sec
Max Vert 37.5”
Middleton
Height 6’6.75”
Weight 216lbs
BF% 7.8%
Reach 8’7”
WS 6’10.75”
Lane agility 11.45sec
Max Vert 31”
Huerter
Height 6’6.25”
Weight 194lbs
BF% 8.6%
Reach 8’5.5”
WS 6’7.5””
Lane agility 10.89sec
Max Vert 38”
I also found it interesting that draft media talks up Reddish’s impressive size, yet he was only .25” taller, with a 1” reach advantage and a 2.5” longer reach then Windler.
On the court Windler’s go to NBA skill is going to be his shot. As a senior he averaged 7.1 3PA @ 43% as the focus of his team’s offense. He also shot 85% on 4 attempts at the FT line. By comparison Klay Thompsons’ averages in college where 7 3PA @ 40% and 5.5FTA @ 84%and JJ Redicks where 9 3PA @ 42% and 7FTA @ 86% . It is also worth noting that rebounding is one of the most transferable stats from college to the NBA and Windler averaged 10.8 boards per game. I’m not saying he will be a monster on the boards in the NBA but he should prove to be a better than average wing rebounder.
As a pro I think Windler will be NBA ready as a rookie. He will be best suited coming off the bench defending other teams bench wings and on offense providing high end 3PT shooting.
Terence Davis is the other prospect the Celtics are rumored to be bringing in for a second workout. Most mock drafts have him as a late first round pick. With the buzz of multiple late 1st teams looking at Davis I would not be surprised if he is a riser in this draft. As a senior at old miss he averaged 15pt 6rb 3.5ast and 1.6stl.
His natural position appears to be at the wing but he could also be a candidate to convert to the PG. I have heard his playing style compared to Will Barton. At the combine he measured,
Davis
Height 6’3”
Weight 192lbs
BF% 4.1%
Reach 8’5”
WS 6’8.75”
Lane agility 10.69sec
Max Vert 34”
Bench 13 reps
Jordan Crawford
Height 6’3”
Weight 198lbs
BF% 4.9%
Reach 8’5”
WS 6’7”
Lane agility 11.03sec
Max Vert 34.5”
Bench 7
His measurements are pretty standard for a combo guard/small wing though they posted better verticals Oladipo is only .35” taller and .5” longer ws and Beal was .25 taller with a .75” shorter WS.
Watching a little of him online and reading his scouting reports he looks to have a very good/elite first step and a strong frame despite being under 200lbs. I can see him developing into a solid bench combo guard with defensive versatility from the 1-3. I do fear the Cs will reach for him in the 1st as he is a much better fit as a 2nd round pick who spends the year in Maine learning to play the point