The lack of available quality big men is another justification for the Celtic's attempting to develop their own. Thus the signing of Patrick O'Bryant as well as their 60th selection in the 2008 draft. Pundits have heavily criticized Danny for having "reached" for these struggling centers without reflecting on our need to "cultivate" our own projects.
Big men take time to develop...an often repeated "excuse" for placing confidence in UNPOLISHED centers with a possible upside...but the road to success is necessarily a hazardous one when it comes to productive centers.
Danny has, in effect, looked for size, athleticism and at least one positive asset (defense, offense?) in his search for a future center.