Did Ainge just Draft for need.

[KG Living Legend]

 I think Philly is clearly drafting assets at no concern for current team chemistry. I think Danny is drafting for what my team needs now, we did really need a new back court, I agree. I also think we could have yielded better assets, mainly Vonleh. But I do like both picks. I've always been high on James Young. And Smart was unreal for parts of this season. 18,6,5, and 3 steals for Smart. Wow.

[Waew]

marcus smart was the best available player. we would have taken vonleh if it was need. Smart is an absolute beast and cant wait to see smart/young backcourt of our future.

for the 17th pick, young was easily the best player available again. it just so happened we need a nice shooting 2. that worked out perfect.

[dreamgreen]

Lottery bound, not sure where this team is going right now.

[merkins]

Hopefully picking Fab Melo was the bottom and Ainge has since been on the upswing.  Fab Melo.

[Tr1boy]

How did the celts draft for need?? We really needed more talent upfront.

Not a balanced looking draft but ainge took the bpa.

[Mr October]

The celtics got best players available. They also just so happened to fit some needs.

A killer combo guard, and a big shooting wing. Both guys are going to make their mark on both ends of the court.

The big hole continues at center. But free agency is just a couple weeks away.

[LarBrd33]

I'm jealous of Philly fans.  They'll be slightly worse than us next year, but in 5 years they'll be dominating the league while we continue to putter away as a 25-45 win team.

[pearljammer10]

How did the celts draft for need?? We really needed more talent upfront.

Not a balanced looking draft but ainge took the bpa.

This.

[mr. dee]

As currently constructed, the team could be a very good rebounding team. Almost all positions have players who rebound well.

[knuckleballer]

As currently constructed, the team could be a very good rebounding team. Almost all positions have players who rebound well.

Except for the fact we do not have a center.  I guess we'll pick one up in next year's draft.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Ainge drafted for steals of the draft.

[timobusa]

Clearly we drafted the best player available, and not drafted for need.

[Donoghus]

Ainge was drafting BPA.  They just happened to be guys that also filled glaring needs for the Celtics; scoring.

[kozlodoev]

BPA on #6, potential on #17, the way it's supposed to be done.