Jackson, Ball or Tatum at 3? (poll)

[Tr1boy]

Celtics have yet to see Lonzo Ball or Josh Jackson during pre-draft process, as both have declined. They saw Tatum in LA

[Surferdad]

Tatum is the only one I actively want.

The other two are a big fat no.

I already know about Jackson...

but why not Ball?

I don't think he would fit in a modern NBA offence very well. Weak PnR game, weak mid-range game and relies on deep (hence difficult) 3's for a lot of his offence.

His length and playmaking is really good however.

I went with Tatum, but Jackson is still intriguing. Who is the better defender?
Ball is a good value pick if Magic passes him up but we don't need another PG, apparently. 

[SparzWizard]

Stephen A smith says Philly wants Jackson at #1. So Fultz at 3

Hahaha
How many posters on here would say
"Well actually I did like Fultz, but not at 1"

Sixer fans would lose their mind if they draft Jackson at #1. Lakers for sure drafting Fultz at #2 unfortunately.

[Celts Fan 508]

I have been beating the drum for Tatum as the first pick, so my vote is obvious.

At crunch time Tatum accelerated his game and the team relied on him.  He's the most versatile scoring forward since Durant.

[Tr1boy]

Danny Ainge earlier on Josh Jackson: "We’re trying to get to see Josh Jackson & Lonzo Ball, are two guys we haven’t seen that we’d like to see."

With the Celtics already have met Tatum , I wonder if he has a slight lead if either Jackson or Ball are available at 3

I hope Danny remembers what happened with the Curry and Porzingis draft outcomes ... and picks the best player for the Celtics at #3

[Surferdad]

The Ball is dropping   

[tarheelsxxiii]

Jackson is coming up the rear.  Need one more defensive role player to win the chip...

[ETNCeltics]

Jackson and Tatum are nice players for teams that don't win the lottery.

[Tr1boy]

Michael Eaves: Received some surprising info on Markelle Fultz and the #Celtics today. Some within the organization were not impressed with his workout. The most glaring critique was that he was not as explosive as they expected/hoped. Afterwards, team felt as if he was NOT the best prospect

If this is true... and team is looking for explosiveness as a key criteria

that leads to either Ball or Jackson being picked at #3

[number_n9ne]

Michael Eaves: Received some surprising info on Markelle Fultz and the #Celtics today. Some within the organization were not impressed with his workout. The most glaring critique was that he was not as explosive as they expected/hoped. Afterwards, team felt as if he was NOT the best prospect

If this is true... and team is looking for explosiveness as a key criteria

that leads to either Ball or Jackson being picked at #3

Ball does not strike me as explosive with his thin/hunched frame. I could be wrong tho.

[hwangjini_1]

for what it is worth, draftexpress' latest mock draft is out and the celtics are projected to pick...


tatum!!! 

http://www.draftexpress.com/

at this point, i cant really decided between jackson and tatum. so either is fine with me and i will trust ainge on this one.

[Tr1boy]

Michael Eaves: Received some surprising info on Markelle Fultz and the #Celtics today. Some within the organization were not impressed with his workout. The most glaring critique was that he was not as explosive as they expected/hoped. Afterwards, team felt as if he was NOT the best prospect

If this is true... and team is looking for explosiveness as a key criteria

that leads to either Ball or Jackson being picked at #3

Ball does not strike me as explosive with his thin/hunched frame. I could be wrong tho.

really?? he is quick and explosive IMO.  Look at his alley hoop dunks and jumpstart ability for transition opportunities

highlight vs Oregon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWNbf9Dcrxc

[Tr1boy]

Ainge was asked about Tatum’s workout and the possibility of selecting he or Jackson with the No. 3 pick, but he declined to talk specifics. “I think they’re both terrific players. I’ll say that,” Ainge said. “But I don’t really want to get into any more details based on their workouts. I like both of those kids. I think they’re both terrific talents.”

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2017/06/jayson-tatum-josh-jackson-rise-to-celtics-forefront-as-nba-draft-approaches/

[Tr1boy]

2017 NBA Draft: Coach K on Jayson Tatum - 7 hours ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_qzY7ylmqM

[loco_91]

Can't believe so little love for Ball. I'd take him over Jackson + Tatum combined.