2017 NBA Draft Thread

[jpotter33]

I love it:

Brad Stevens on whether he sees Jayston Tatum as a 3 or a 4: "It doesn't matter." Asked who Tatum guards: "Whoever."

https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/878070397614174208

Gotham also said that Tatum has been at the top of their board for a long time.

I think it's pretty clear at this point that they truly do have Tatum right at the level of Fultz in their book, and he's been their target all along. With Danny refusing to trade the 3 even for Butler, or even probably George, all signs point to them being honest in their Tatum love.

Hopefully they're on to something and we actually picked up another nice asset in addition to our targeted player.

[CelticsElite]

Nets are up. This garbage pick would have been us had "the trade" not occurrd I think lol

lol I'm pretty sure this ones from somewhere else.

We'd be picking somewhere even ****tier.

27th I believe.

we are so spoiled at #3 lol

[jpotter33]

I love it:

Brad Stevens on whether he sees Jayston Tatum as a 3 or a 4: "It doesn't matter." Asked who Tatum guards: "Whoever."

https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/878070397614174208

Gotham also said that Tatum has been at the top of their board for a long time.

I think it's pretty clear at this point that they truly do have Tatum right at the level of Fultz in their book, and he's been their target all along. With Danny refusing to trade the 3 even for Butler, or even probably George, all signs point to them being honest in their Tatum love.

Hopefully they're on to something and we actually picked up another nice asset in addition to our targeted player.

Also, comments like this show exactly why players like Hayward and George are our targets. Their versatility is really attractive to Brad.

[max215]

I love it:

Brad Stevens on whether he sees Jayston Tatum as a 3 or a 4: "It doesn't matter." Asked who Tatum guards: "Whoever."

https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/878070397614174208

Gotham also said that Tatum has been at the top of their board for a long time.

I think it's pretty clear at this point that they truly do have Tatum right at the level of Fultz in their book, and he's been their target all along. With Danny refusing to trade the 3 even for Butler, or even probably George, all signs point to them being honest in their Tatum love.

Hopefully they're on to something and we actually picked up another nice asset in addition to our targeted player.

I really like Tatum. I think he'll be very good, and I hope he'll be great. Having him on the same level as Fultz is crazy to me.

[celticinorlando]

Pierce said earlier today Tatum was the best player in this draft

[saltlover]

I love it:

Brad Stevens on whether he sees Jayston Tatum as a 3 or a 4: "It doesn't matter." Asked who Tatum guards: "Whoever."

https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/878070397614174208

Brad Stevens is up for this kid!

For further context:

Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach

Brad Stevens:  "Now we’re starting to really--we’ve got a lot of position-less players that can dribble, pass & shoot. That’s a good thing."
10:02 PM · Jun 22, 2017

[hpantazo]

I love it:

Brad Stevens on whether he sees Jayston Tatum as a 3 or a 4: "It doesn't matter." Asked who Tatum guards: "Whoever."

https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/878070397614174208

Gotham also said that Tatum has been at the top of their board for a long time.

I think it's pretty clear at this point that they truly do have Tatum right at the level of Fultz in their book, and he's been their target all along. With Danny refusing to trade the 3 even for Butler, or even probably George, all signs point to them being honest in their Tatum love.

Hopefully they're on to something and we actually picked up another nice asset in addition to our targeted player.

I think it's clear they value Tatum more than Fultz, not equal to Fultz. Tatum is an ideal pick for Stevens.

[CelticsElite]

I love it:

Brad Stevens on whether he sees Jayston Tatum as a 3 or a 4: "It doesn't matter." Asked who Tatum guards: "Whoever."

https://twitter.com/ByJayKing/status/878070397614174208

Gotham also said that Tatum has been at the top of their board for a long time.

I think it's pretty clear at this point that they truly do have Tatum right at the level of Fultz in their book, and he's been their target all along. With Danny refusing to trade the 3 even for Butler, or even probably George, all signs point to them being honest in their Tatum love.

Hopefully they're on to something and we actually picked up another nice asset in addition to our targeted player.

they kept the secret well. Bulpett or woj said most GMs think danny liked Jackson most

[hpantazo]

Pierce said earlier today Tatum was the best player in this draft

Yep, Pierce 2.0

[hwangjini_1]

Pierce said earlier today Tatum was the best player in this draft

Yep, Pierce 2.0

We all hope so. Now I want the summer league to start.

[celticinorlando]

Second round picks all going to be draft and stash guys?

[CelticsElite]

Anyone else annoyed by the person running the draft bell chime noise

[saltlover]

Second round picks all going to be draft and stash guys?

#37 I think will be signed to a 4-year contract, years 1-2 guaranteed, and sent to Maine like Demetrius Jackson was last year.  #53 and #56 will either be stashes or 2-way contract players.  I think the latter.

[liam]

Second round picks all going to be draft and stash guys?

Guys with mustaches?

[saltlover]

Now it's time for #27 and our original pick.