Celtics interview list

[boscel33]

Didn't see Saddiq Bey listed.  Have seen him in two mocks to the C's at 14 now.  Haven't done any research, but one report I found says he's a pure scorer, especially beyond the arc.

[footey]

Add RJ Hampton.  Apparently Celtics are very interested in drafting him at 14.  I would be okay with this; they have had phone talk and plan in person interview.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisgrenham/2020/10/28/boston-celtics-expressing-interest-in-rj-hampton-ahead-of-2020-nba-draft/#1520a0ad7e2a

[mmmmm]

Didn't see Saddiq Bey listed.  Have seen him in two mocks to the C's at 14 now.  Haven't done any research, but one report I found says he's a pure scorer, especially beyond the arc.

Bey is my preferred pick at #14 for the Cs.   He's a solid, all-around, 2-way player with a versatile scoring toolkit.  Plus he's a pretty smart kid who can nerd out with Jaylen & Grant.

[Csfan1984]

So far no one on the list I like at 14. At 18 and later sure. Wonder if they are moving 14.

[wiley]

Didn't see Saddiq Bey listed.  Have seen him in two mocks to the C's at 14 now.  Haven't done any research, but one report I found says he's a pure scorer, especially beyond the arc.

Bey is my preferred pick at #14 for the Cs.   He's a solid, all-around, 2-way player with a versatile scoring toolkit.  Plus he's a pretty smart kid who can nerd out with Jaylen & Grant.

I really like that guy too...can help win games tomorrow.  I'm also ok with a riskier upside pick...being the patient type I'm ok with the C's building up slowly and I'm ok if they draft Hampton and it takes him 3 years to put things together.  If he never did it ala James Young it would be very surprising.  Hampton seems like a real bball nerd, to borrow your word for Bey...

[CFAN38]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

[Tr1boy]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

[CFAN38]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

[Tr1boy]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

[CFAN38]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

Not sold that Oturu will be a competent NBA defender but I 100% agree Tillman and Nnaji are much better prospects.

[Tr1boy]

added


Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

Not sold that Oturu will be a competent NBA defender but I 100% agree Tillman and Nnaji are much better prospects.

Why not Oturu?

Look at the clip below - under defensive presence. He can defend out to the perimeter. Block shots. Rebound.

https://youtu.be/x3Ouf2JXeX0

[liam]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

Not sold that Oturu will be a competent NBA defender but I 100% agree Tillman and Nnaji are much better prospects.

Why not Oturu?

Look at the clip below - under defensive presence. He can defend out to the perimeter. Block shots. Rebound.

https://youtu.be/x3Ouf2JXeX0

I like Oturu with a late pick but he looks a step slow for the NBA and he has to bring the ball down before he goes up for a shot/dunk which will be problematic in the NBA.

[Tr1boy]

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Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

Not sold that Oturu will be a competent NBA defender but I 100% agree Tillman and Nnaji are much better prospects.

Why not Oturu?

Look at the clip below - under defensive presence. He can defend out to the perimeter. Block shots. Rebound.

https://youtu.be/x3Ouf2JXeX0

I like Oturu with a late pick but he looks a step slow for the NBA and he has to bring the ball down before he goes up for a shot/dunk which will be problematic in the NBA.

agreed.   His quickness looks somewhere between Theis and Kanter.    But can cover ground pretty well (unlike Kanter) and has a 7'3 wingspan.   His overall game/physical tools reminds me of Vucevic potential. 

[liam]

added


Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

Not sold that Oturu will be a competent NBA defender but I 100% agree Tillman and Nnaji are much better prospects.

Why not Oturu?

Look at the clip below - under defensive presence. He can defend out to the perimeter. Block shots. Rebound.

https://youtu.be/x3Ouf2JXeX0

I like Oturu with a late pick but he looks a step slow for the NBA and he has to bring the ball down before he goes up for a shot/dunk which will be problematic in the NBA.

agreed.   His quickness looks somewhere between Theis and Kanter.    But can cover ground pretty well (unlike Kanter) and has a 7'3 wingspan.   His overall game/physical tools reminds me of Vucevic potential.

Oturu is really raw.

[Tr1boy]

added


Chris Genham is reporting that the Cs have" expressed interest in" Yoeli Childs, no work on interview or meeting

doesnt make much sense without an interview at least

saw a similar rumor that Knicks were interested?

Could be just smoke thrown out by Childs agent to generate interest

I personally would not touch Childs, even with the 47th pick

This years draft and the limited workouts will make it tough for teams to not tip their hands. I think Childs who Ainge is probably very familiar with through the BYU could be a player he likes but opts avoid interviewing/meeting with. The same can be said for Kaleb Wesson the Ohio st big who they worked out twice last year. Either big could be a solid option at #47.

Child is an interesting option as a smaller Center. I’m not sold in him on the perimeter but if he really has a 7’ wingspan and 8’10 reach he could be a nice option as a smaller center off the bench.

Both Wesson and Childs will be in trouble with their perimeter D/pnr D weakness in the NBA

Celts should target Tillman or maybe Oturu or Nnaji if they plan to pickup a big in the draft. At the basics these bigs can defend the interior and out to the perimeter

Not sold that Oturu will be a competent NBA defender but I 100% agree Tillman and Nnaji are much better prospects.

Why not Oturu?

Look at the clip below - under defensive presence. He can defend out to the perimeter. Block shots. Rebound.

https://youtu.be/x3Ouf2JXeX0

I like Oturu with a late pick but he looks a step slow for the NBA and he has to bring the ball down before he goes up for a shot/dunk which will be problematic in the NBA.

agreed.   His quickness looks somewhere between Theis and Kanter.    But can cover ground pretty well (unlike Kanter) and has a 7'3 wingspan.   His overall game/physical tools reminds me of Vucevic potential.

Oturu is really raw.

His stat line last season was 20ppg, 11reb, 2blk, 36 percent from 3 pt line, straight line driving ability for a big man.   It's not like he is a physical marvel either

He is not a finished product  .... but really raw?