Celtics draft selection

[slightly biased bias fan]

If Danny doesn't package our picks and move up in the draft or in a trade, I think the best selections would be:

With the 16th pick the Boston Celtics select...Kevon Looney.

Strengths: Talented forward with great physical attributes, who can be a very difficult match-up … Great instincts and aggressiveness as a rebounder, attacks the ball high and is dangerous on the offensive glass … High release on his shot, with potential to stretch his range … Shows potential to be efficient on the pick-and-roll, as well as the pick-and-pop … Unselfish player, has shown vision when in one-on-one situations … Length gives him potential as a defender, and he has been tough to shoot over when focused … Has to be accounted for as a shooting threat from the mid-range, plus has the ability to use the dribble on run outs … Becoming more confident as a cutter as his freshman season has progressed, getting used to being a threat playing without the ball … Relegated to thsolely playing PF due to his team’s lack of depth upfront, he has shown some ability as a wing. Although he's a likely 4 for the NBA level … Gets to the line at a solid rate, aggressive even given his lanky frame at this point in time … Averaging over a block and a steal per game, his activity on defense is an encouraging sign regarding his future development … Effort and competitiveness have been solid during his freshman season ...

With the 28th pick the Boston Celtics select...Christian Wood.

Strengths: Versatile forward with a good face-up game. Has power forward size as well as some guard skills ... Has the ability to drive the ball from the perimeter and finish … Serviceable enough jump shot to be a stretch 4 … Long (7'2" wingspan), rangy, athletic defender who blocks shots (2.6 per game) and is fairly disruptive all-around on the defensive end … High energy (usually; can be a little lethargic in fighting for post position) guy who goes all out on the boards. Averaged 10 RPG despite his thin frame … Garbage man. Gets all kinds of put-back tips and dunks due to his effort and instincts on the offensive glass ... Uses the shot fake to get defenders off their feet, then drives on the defender, who is usually too big and slow to stay in front of him … For a big man, does a great job of getting up the court in transition, putting himself in great position to finish on a number of alley-oops … Raised his game when it mattered most, scoring 24 in a huge upset of Arizona

And finally if needed I would package our last two picks to get Cliff Alexander:

Strengths: A real physical presence on the court, Alexander’s biggest strengths are his energy on the court and ability to effect the game without the ball in his hands ... Possessing a 7’2’’ wingspan and weighing in at a chiseled 250 pounds, Cliff’s length and bulk are key in making up for his height, which at 6’9’’ in shoes, is a tad undersized for a bruiser style NBA power forward ... He has a real nose for the ball, and is good about putting himself in position for rebounds and loose balls around the hoop ... Through his first 6 college games, Alexander is averaging 12.97 rebounds per 40 minutes, and 5.4 offensive rebounds per 40 minutes ... He’s been incredibly productive in whatever role he’s been given and provided momentum shifts with his finishing ability and good weak side shot blocking instincts ... Averaging 3.24 blocks per 40 minutes, Cliff has really good timing coming over from the help side, and his length and nose for the ball gives him more potential as a rim protector than many players his size ... On the offensive end, Cliff is a work in progress, but early on in the season he’s showcased good hands, and the ability to finish shots he’s supposed to make, often emphatically ... Not an explosive athlete, but still pretty solid, his strength allows him to finish through contact, and his motor has rendered him very effective in following his own shot ... Early on, his free throw percentage is also a little higher than expected based on how far his jumper is at this point ...

Notes: Measured 6’9’’ tall in shoes, a 7’2’’ wingspan, weighed in at 254 pounds, at the 2014 Nike Skills Academy.