Nbadraft latest mock draft: Celts pick Oubre, Wood, Mickey, Jaiteh

[I told you so]

You would be hard pressed to find three prospects less suited to Brad Stevens' system than Oubre, Wood and Mickey.  All three have little feel for the game, are poor passers, and worse yet, have inconsistent motors.  Oubre and Wood proved little in their freshman years except that they were unready to compete at the college level, let alone the NBA.  Both of them would have better served with another year of college ball. Mickey is an outstanding shot blocker at the collegiate level, but his offensive skills are very limited, and he's a black hole once he gets his hands on the ball.

For what it's worth, here's who I like:

16: Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia
28: Richaun Holmes, PF, Bowling Green
33: Pat Connaughton, SG, Notre Dame
45: Cedi Osman (Euro Stash)

Anderson, Holmes and Connaughton play different positions, but have several characteristics in common.  They're all high energy players with outstanding athleticism, a variety of offensive and defensive skils, and a good feel for the game.  I am certain Coach Stevens would prefer having mature prospects like these to work with, rather than babies who have to be nursed along for 3 or 4 years. The James Young experiment last year shows what you're likely to get from a raw college freshman ... the last thing the Celtics need is three more of the same.

[Tr1boy]

You would be hard pressed to find three prospects less suited to Brad Stevens' system than Oubre, Wood and Mickey.  All three have little feel for the game, are poor passers, and worse yet, have inconsistent motors.  Oubre and Wood proved little in their freshman years except that they were unready to compete at the college level, let alone the NBA.  Both of them would have better served with another year of college ball. Mickey is an outstanding shot blocker at the collegiate level, but his offensive skills are very limited, and he's a black hole once he gets his hands on the ball.

For what it's worth, here's who I like:

16: Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia
28: Richaun Holmes, PF, Bowling Green
33: Pat Connaughton, SG, Notre Dame
45: Cedi Osman (Euro Stash)

Anderson, Holmes and Connaughton play different positions, but have several characteristics in common.  They're all high energy players with outstanding athleticism, a variety of offensive and defensive skils, and a good feel for the game.  I am certain Coach Stevens would prefer having mature prospects like these to work with, rather than babies who have to be nursed along for 3 or 4 years. The James Young experiment last year shows what you're likely to get from a raw college freshman ... the last thing the Celtics need is three more of the same.

Have you watched Mickey play a few games or are you going by what some  experts have said. While Mickey is not KO in passing department he has a decent feel for the game.  Watch the highlight clip below.  I also watched lsu vs kentucky and he made the correct pass 95 percent or the time.   Yes he had one or two turnovers more than he should of per game, but like Smart and under CBS, he will play a smarter/try not to do too much at the next level.  Someone like fab Melo is a black hole once he gets the ball not Mickey

I do like Richaun Holmes but there is little indication he is a better passer than Mickey. He rarely passed the ball at BG. He preferred to power in the ball most of the time. Could be bc he was the go to guy. I do like his ability to shoot the three, block shots and rebound. I would be happy with either Mickey or Holmes at 28.

I do like Justin Anderson also. But at 16 could be a little high to grab him. He  has mediocre handles , cant create his shot and cant adv of his wicked jumping ability.  He could end up like a Reggie Bullock (pure role player to little impact) vs Oubre who could turn out to be like a Derozan.

Another guy at 16 we could consider is RJ Hunter. A deadly shooter that is not afraid to take the last shot.  Another clip below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx4Ay5Er-XY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLfVhstqIE

[spikelovetheCelts]

If Willie does fall to 9. I think Charlotte would be a willing trade partner.  Bradley and 16 for the 9th could happen.

[Celts Fan 508]

You would be hard pressed to find three prospects less suited to Brad Stevens' system than Oubre, Wood and Mickey.  All three have little feel for the game, are poor passers, and worse yet, have inconsistent motors.  Oubre and Wood proved little in their freshman years except that they were unready to compete at the college level, let alone the NBA.  Both of them would have better served with another year of college ball. Mickey is an outstanding shot blocker at the collegiate level, but his offensive skills are very limited, and he's a black hole once he gets his hands on the ball.

For what it's worth, here's who I like:

16: Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia
28: Richaun Holmes, PF, Bowling Green
33: Pat Connaughton, SG, Notre Dame
45: Cedi Osman (Euro Stash)

Anderson, Holmes and Connaughton play different positions, but have several characteristics in common.  They're all high energy players with outstanding athleticism, a variety of offensive and defensive skils, and a good feel for the game.  I am certain Coach Stevens would prefer having mature prospects like these to work with, rather than babies who have to be nursed along for 3 or 4 years. The James Young experiment last year shows what you're likely to get from a raw college freshman ... the last thing the Celtics need is three more of the same.

Wood played 2 years at UNLV, making all conference his sophomore year.

[Ilikesports17]

Yes its fair to say that Anderson Holmes and Connoughton would make Brad happier this year, I dont think any project as anything more than 4th or 5th starters at the very best.

I mean I suppose you could have a Jimmy Butler situation but what are the odds of that?

With Oubre and Wood you have to guys with all star potential and I see a lot of Taj Gibson in Jordan Mickey.

If we ended up with these 4 Id be very happy if we took Holmes, Anderson, Connoughton and european Evan Turner Id be very dissapointed. None of those guys will ever move the needle.

I wouldnt mind taking 1 of the 4 you outline but Id be really dissapointed to take  all 4 guys without a single one possesing a high ceiling.

[Ilikesports17]

Oubre is a tough one because he has a very limited game. He has a low bbiq, sometimes low concentration, tends to disapear in games, and doesnt have a good handle.

However, his length, size, explosiveness, lateral quickness, jumpshot, and youth give him the potential to be an elite defender and an elite scorer.

The comparison has been made to Jeff Green and I like the comparison. When locked in at Kansas he was able to make some great defensive plays and score at will.

For me he is like an even rawer higher potential James Young. Like young hes a very good shooter and is very long. the difference is Oubre has elite quickness and explosion. i think youd have to put Oubre in the D League his first year and maybe even his second year, but at 16 I think you are hard pressed to find a guy  with more potential than Kelly Oubre. We have plenty of picks to get solid players. We have what 6 first rounders this year and next?

oubre could be a very nice gamble which could hugely pay off.

[alewilliam789]

I wouldn't be mad, but I wouldn't exactly be jumping up and down. Oubre's upside is as a middle class Paul George, but his floor is lower than James Young's because he isn't as good of a shooter and still has some ways to go before he becomes a good NBA defender. I like Wood at 28 because he fits really well what we are doing in Boston and offers a nice combination of potential and skills as a late first rounder.

If we keep all our picks I can almost guarantee you that we will take George de Paula at 33 and another draft and stash player like Gudiatis, Osman, or Luis Montero with our second.

For those of you that don't know who Luis Montero go check out some of his tape. He looks like a really nice player coming out of the Dominican Republic that we could add with one of our second rounders that could end up being a starter for us.