***March Madness***

[Beat LA]

Maybe Stein will fall to us now! 

Ugh.  Why do you want him?  I get the defense, sure, but what else is there?

[jpotter33]

Maybe Stein will fall to us now! 

Ugh.  Why do you want him?  I get the defense, sure, but what else is there?

Tonight's C's game showed exactly why we need him lol He's big, athletic, mobile, and a shot-blocker, which is exactly what we need. We had 0 interior defense tonight, and it allowed Derozan to go off on us at the end. He'd fit in perfectly with us.

[Jonny CC]

Is this game justification of the age-old adage that great offense will always beat great defense in basketball?

Bill Russell and Wilt disagree.

[Beat LA]

Maybe Stein will fall to us now! 

Ugh.  Why do you want him?  I get the defense, sure, but what else is there?

Tonight's C's game showed exactly why we need him lol He's big, athletic, mobile, and a shot-blocker, which is exactly what we need. We had 0 interior defense tonight, and it allowed Derozan to go off on us at the end. He'd fit in perfectly with us.

What else does he do, though, apart from his defense that really has more to do with his athletic gifts than intelligence?  I'm not saying he's dumb, but honestly, what else does he do?  Is he a good passer or post player, because unless I missed something, he's still incredibly deficient in both areas.  Why not just take Dakari Johnson instead?  At least he can score with both hands on the block.  Besides, we could have solved these problems by getting Whiteside for close to nothing.  Ugh.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Dekker is the next Klay Thompson

He reminds me of a more mobile/less physical Van Horn.

Van Horn wasn't nearly the ball handler or passer that Dekker is though, never mind Sam's post play.

All I would say is if we're going to get a Keith Van Horn player with what it looks like a guy who doesn't shy away from big moments, and he will be at around the 12-15 spot? Hey, count me in.

If you're telling me he can be a guy who can put a solid 15-17 points per game in the NBA, I see that as a good draft selection from where we are positioned.

[Eddie20]

Dekker is the next Klay Thompson

He reminds me of a more mobile/less physical Van Horn.

Van Horn wasn't nearly the ball handler or passer that Dekker is though, never mind Sam's post play.

All I would say is if we're going to get a Keith Van Horn player with what it looks like a guy who doesn't shy away from big moments, and he will be at around the 12-15 spot? Hey, count me in.

If you're telling me he can be a guy who can put a solid 15-17 points per game in the NBA, I see that as a good draft selection from where we are positioned.

I think people forget just how good Van Horn was.

[Tr1boy]

Duke will smash Wisconsin. Winslow and Okafor will thrash them inside.

Sorry Badgers.

Dekker will be a solid player in the league..

maybe. Don't think so. It will be a tight game.

[aporel#18]

Maybe Stein will fall to us now! 

Ugh.  Why do you want him?  I get the defense, sure, but what else is there?

Tonight's C's game showed exactly why we need him lol He's big, athletic, mobile, and a shot-blocker, which is exactly what we need. We had 0 interior defense tonight, and it allowed Derozan to go off on us at the end. He'd fit in perfectly with us.

What else does he do, though, apart from his defense that really has more to do with his athletic gifts than intelligence?  I'm not saying he's dumb, but honestly, what else does he do?  Is he a good passer or post player, because unless I missed something, he's still incredibly deficient in both areas.  Why not just take Dakari Johnson instead?  At least he can score with both hands on the block.  Besides, we could have solved these problems by getting Whiteside for close to nothing.  Ugh.

TP. I'd rather have Dakari develop in Celtic green. He is raw, but still very young and has some post moves and feel for the game. WCS is an athletic beast, but that's it.

Dakari with the 76ers pick would be a steal, even reaching with the Clippers pick would be a better option than trading up to get WCS.

[Who]

Maybe Stein will fall to us now! 

Ugh.  Why do you want him?  I get the defense, sure, but what else is there?

Tonight's C's game showed exactly why we need him lol He's big, athletic, mobile, and a shot-blocker, which is exactly what we need. We had 0 interior defense tonight, and it allowed Derozan to go off on us at the end. He'd fit in perfectly with us.

What else does he do, though, apart from his defense that really has more to do with his athletic gifts than intelligence?  I'm not saying he's dumb, but honestly, what else does he do?  Is he a good passer or post player, because unless I missed something, he's still incredibly deficient in both areas.  Why not just take Dakari Johnson instead?  At least he can score with both hands on the block.  Besides, we could have solved these problems by getting Whiteside for close to nothing.  Ugh.

I would be uncomfortable with drafting WCS using a top 5 or maybe even top 7-8 draft pick. Like you said, just too one dimensional.

But if the Celtics are picking late lottery to mid first round (10-15), I am fine with drafting a defense-only seven footer in that range. 

[Tr1boy]

I have Wisconsin winning by 6 tonight.

Should be a good game.

[fairweatherfan]

Maybe Stein will fall to us now! 

Ugh.  Why do you want him?  I get the defense, sure, but what else is there?

Tonight's C's game showed exactly why we need him lol He's big, athletic, mobile, and a shot-blocker, which is exactly what we need. We had 0 interior defense tonight, and it allowed Derozan to go off on us at the end. He'd fit in perfectly with us.

What else does he do, though, apart from his defense that really has more to do with his athletic gifts than intelligence?  I'm not saying he's dumb, but honestly, what else does he do?  Is he a good passer or post player, because unless I missed something, he's still incredibly deficient in both areas.  Why not just take Dakari Johnson instead?  At least he can score with both hands on the block.  Besides, we could have solved these problems by getting Whiteside for close to nothing.  Ugh.

I would be uncomfortable with drafting WCS using a top 5 or maybe even top 7-8 draft pick. Like you said, just too one dimensional.

But if the Celtics are picking late lottery to mid first round (10-15), I am fine with drafting a defense-only seven footer in that range.

After watching him the last few games I'm onboard the WCS train at that kind of pick range, though I might prefer one of the stud 3s instead if they haven't been snapped up. 

But WCS shows strong defensive instincts and handles switches out to the perimeter very, very well.  Could be something like a poor- to middle-class man's DeAndre Jordan.  A player like that is something we're sorely missing right now.

[Celtics4ever]

Have you guys seen this article.

https://www.sbnation.com/2015/4/3/8338409/willie-cauley-stein-defense-nba-draft-2015

No big man has ever recorded a quicker time in the lane agility drill, which assesses body control and change of direction ability. And with a 147-inch maximum vertical reach, few bigs even come close to Cauley-Stein's length.

He is the most athletic big man since they had the combine.  I hope he falls because to me, he would be worth the risk.   Skills you can learn and develop.   Athletic ability like this you can't.  Young Dwight Howard is the only guy to ever get that high folks.   That is 27" above the rim.

[Tr1boy]

Okafor lack of stamina?

Winslow reminds me of Ron Artest

[Tr1boy]

Frank looking like KO tonight. Shoot the ball. Not the game to be passive

Slow start for Dekker

[jpotter33]

Winslow is extremely impressive tonight.

Kaminsky is really impressing me, too. He's very similar to KO, except MUCH quicker and more fluid with his offense. I notice like Olynyk he tends to throw tons of shot fakes and ball fakes.