Draft night for Celtics, what do you do?

[Celtics2021]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

[gouki88]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

[Celtics2021]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

For sure his offense was underwhelming.  That’s why he’s likely going in the 20s, because he’s an NBA defender on day 1.  But he’s going to make winning plays, and the offense will come around, in part because his defense will get him on the floor.

[gouki88]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

For sure his offense was underwhelming.  That’s why he’s likely going in the 20s, because he’s an NBA defender on day 1.  But he’s going to make winning plays, and the offense will come around, in part because his defense will get him on the floor.

If someone could just teach French wing prospects to shoot, that would be great!

[Celtics2021]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

For sure his offense was underwhelming.  That’s why he’s likely going in the 20s, because he’s an NBA defender on day 1.  But he’s going to make winning plays, and the offense will come around, in part because his defense will get him on the floor.

If someone could just teach French wing prospects to shoot, that would be great!

Just saw that ESPN had mocked him to Memphis at 25 in their most recent draft, so now I’m even more hopeful.

[wiley]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

For sure his offense was underwhelming.  That’s why he’s likely going in the 20s, because he’s an NBA defender on day 1.  But he’s going to make winning plays, and the offense will come around, in part because his defense will get him on the floor.

If someone could just teach French wing prospects to shoot, that would be great!

Just saw that ESPN had mocked him to Memphis at 25 in their most recent draft, so now I’m even more hopeful.

going with you guys at pick 25.  first choice Rupert.   Second choice Cissoko (apparently great distributor...but longer to develop than Rupert I would guess...not sure how much longer.

[gouki88]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

For sure his offense was underwhelming.  That’s why he’s likely going in the 20s, because he’s an NBA defender on day 1.  But he’s going to make winning plays, and the offense will come around, in part because his defense will get him on the floor.

If someone could just teach French wing prospects to shoot, that would be great!

Just saw that ESPN had mocked him to Memphis at 25 in their most recent draft, so now I’m even more hopeful.

I would be okay with Rupert. I could see him as an interesting fit long-term between our better offensive players. He would take a lot of pressure off other guys.

If he could be a Thybulle like guy from the get-go, but with some actual room to improve on the offensive end, then that's a pretty good pick.

I still prefer some others, namely TJD and Nnaji. Rupert is on the rung below with Miller & Colby Jones.

[knuckleballer]

I’m not familiar with Rupert, but Cissoko is a guy I’ve been interested in.  He’s a well built 6’6” with a 6’10” wingspan.  He’s not a real good shooter, but a very good passer.  He can get to the rim and is a good athlete.  He’s supposed to be a very good and versatile defender.  Now that we’re keeping Brogdon and trading Smart, I think Cissoko makes sense.

Check out his passing and ability to score at the rim in this highlight video.

https://youtu.be/54vNIWlAMFs

He’s also young.  He just turned 19 in April.

[boscel33]

I’m not familiar with Rupert, but Cissoko is a guy I’ve been interested in.  He’s a well built 6’6” with a 6’10” wingspan.  He’s not a real good shooter, but a very good passer.  He can get to the rim and is a good athlete.  He’s supposed to be a very good and versatile defender.  Now that we’re keeping Brogdon and trading Smart, I think Cissoko makes sense.

Check out his passing and ability to score at the rim in this highlight video.

https://youtu.be/54vNIWlAMFs

He’s also young.  He just turned 19 in April.

So Cissoko is Romeo Langford?  Not a great shooter but a really good athlete and scorer.  I saw a lot of people wanting TJD, well, here's the opp for getting him.  The question is, is Brad done?  We still have a FA in GWill that could be a sign and trade.  Also, is a PP trade still a possibility, maybe with one of the Euro guys coming over?

BTW, love this that no one saw it coming.  The rumor was Brogdon to the Clippers in a three way, out of the blue this hit.  When I got home last night, Justine Termine was saying, as soon as the Clipper deal was "done", Brad's phone would be ringing with other offers. 

[gouki88]

I’m not familiar with Rupert, but Cissoko is a guy I’ve been interested in.  He’s a well built 6’6” with a 6’10” wingspan.  He’s not a real good shooter, but a very good passer.  He can get to the rim and is a good athlete.  He’s supposed to be a very good and versatile defender.  Now that we’re keeping Brogdon and trading Smart, I think Cissoko makes sense.

Check out his passing and ability to score at the rim in this highlight video.

https://youtu.be/54vNIWlAMFs

He’s also young.  He just turned 19 in April.

So Cissoko is Romeo Langford?  Not a great shooter but a really good athlete and scorer.  I saw a lot of people wanting TJD, well, here's the opp for getting him.  The question is, is Brad done?  We still have a FA in GWill that could be a sign and trade.  Also, is a PP trade still a possibility, maybe with one of the Euro guys coming over?

BTW, love this that no one saw it coming.  The rumor was Brogdon to the Clippers in a three way, out of the blue this hit.  When I got home last night, Justine Termine was saying, as soon as the Clipper deal was "done", Brad's phone would be ringing with other offers.

Cissoko is a much better passer than Langford, but not the same as a scorer. Totally different player.

TJD is my guy though

[boscel33]

FWIW:

"There's a rumor floating around about the Celtics trying to get to a pick in the top 10 that would bring a player back for his third go around with the Celtics."

James Stewart - 98.5

I'm thinking GWill/PP/25 to Indy for Theis/7.

[celticinorlando]

FWIW:

"There's a rumor floating around about the Celtics trying to get to a pick in the top 10 that would bring a player back for his third go around with the Celtics."

James Stewart - 98.5

I'm thinking GWill/PP/25 to Indy for Theis/7.

Yes to the 7th pick. No to theis.

[Celtics2021]

Hoping we draft the next Marcus Smart in Rayan Rupert.

I was pretty underwhelmed with his offensive play in the NBL, but maybe I haven't paid close enough attention. His physical profile is outlandish, and he is only 19.

But the defence he plays, man... super high level! Great positioning, and is a really strong POA defender, especially for someone with his size. I could see Sacramento stealing him at 24 right before us. He's a prospect I have a hard time projecting

For sure his offense was underwhelming.  That’s why he’s likely going in the 20s, because he’s an NBA defender on day 1.  But he’s going to make winning plays, and the offense will come around, in part because his defense will get him on the floor.

If someone could just teach French wing prospects to shoot, that would be great!

Just saw that ESPN had mocked him to Memphis at 25 in their most recent draft, so now I’m even more hopeful.

I would be okay with Rupert. I could see him as an interesting fit long-term between our better offensive players. He would take a lot of pressure off other guys.

If he could be a Thybulle like guy from the get-go, but with some actual room to improve on the offensive end, then that's a pretty good pick.

I still prefer some others, namely TJD and Nnaji. Rupert is on the rung below with Miller & Colby Jones.

ESPN now has us taking Rupert at 25.  It’s a mock draft, but they seem to agree that the fit would be good.  I think his upside is nearly through the roof.  He’s super young, but his defense should get him real playing time next year which should help the offense develop.  The offense needs work, but you can squint and see some developable skills.  He has real 2-way potential, and elite at one end.  I like some of those other guys too, but Rupert is the type of player we need in the new cap world — someone who can become a high-level starter on his second deal, while giving competent minutes on his rookie deal.  That’s how you afford two supermaxes.

[SparzWizard]

Wonder if the C's are gonna trade someone and a pick to Atlanta? They're also having a fire sale. Dejounte Murray?

[gouki88]

FWIW:

"There's a rumor floating around about the Celtics trying to get to a pick in the top 10 that would bring a player back for his third go around with the Celtics."

James Stewart - 98.5

I'm thinking GWill/PP/25 to Indy for Theis/7.

Yes to the 7th pick. No to theis.

You wouldn’t seriously complain about that, would you? Theis is perfectly fine for the third string big role.

Pick Taylor Hendricks at 7 to replace Al long-term. Beef up the bench with FAs.