My main problem with Ezeli is a lack of upside. Obviously he hasn't really been given much of a chance, yet even given a chance he doesn't appear to be a building block for the future (in my humble opinion.) I wouldn't mind giving the guy a shot, but not at the expense of someone who has a larger upside. At this stage in the Celtics rebuild, I don't see it as a necessity to go balls to the wall for contention, if it sacrifices our long term potential dominance. The playoffs were nice, yet I think we are still so many pieces away from competing with the top of the East (don't get me started on the West), or the up and coming teams in the East like the Bucks or Philly (assuming a core of Embiid, Noel, Saric and Russell that works together and they magically forget their losing culture.)
Which center prospect (or rim protector) that the Celtics have a shot of getting do you guys see as having the largest upside? I understand WCS will be the most ready to come in and be the defensive savior, but I see his offensive game being something like Tyson Chandler (at best). So I guess that leaves Turner and Upshaw. Which do you see as having the larger ceiling and why?
I feel like in our system Turner could have the higher upside because of his shooting, but I think Upshaw could be an absolute beast if he doesn't relapse. That kinda length doesn't come around often, he appears willing to attack the rim with reckless abandon, and while no one would consider him a mobile center, he is very fluid for his size.