Who You Got with the 14th Pick? (Poll added)

[PhoSita]

Tyrese Maxey


Trust the Calipari Pipeline

Seems to check off all the boxes for what Ainge looks for: Combo athletic guard who projects to be plus defender with issues shooting his freshman year.

Yeah, that's why I figure there's a decent chance that Ainge grabs him at 14.

[liam]

I really like Tillman...

He would be that taller Draymond Green the Celts need to glue the lineup ... especially defensive end

14 would be a small reach. But I would consider .... since he would be a really good fit for the Nets or Wolves (late teens picks)

I don't think the order matters as much this year and I'm sure Danny will just grab the players that he thinks can help this team from day one. I'm hoping for some stretch shooters as the main priority but I do like Tillman's game. He's a very high IQ type player.

[Jvalin]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

[footey]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, etc.)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

a. This draft has good depth at that position, especially to get a PG with future starting potential.
b. Kemba is 31.
c. Kemba has balky knee.
d. Smart is not a point guard, more of a swing between point and 2 guard.
e. No one on roster is worthy of being starting PG on a championship caliber team besides Kemba; see b and c above.

[CFAN38]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, etc.)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

Not sure how to take the "drafting for need quote".

It could be positional need (Another big / depth at wing) or he could mean skill need (shooting, creation)

Its tough because while drafting a 6'6+ shooting wing who can create some off the dribble would be ideal its simple not the strength of the class. Looking at the Miami series the Cs could have really used a player off the bench who could step in and not be a liability on D and create some offense. A guard like Anthony, Maxey or Hampton could have provided that spark. (Lewis and Terry are likely defensive liabilities in that series).

If DA thinks a healthy Hayward coming back makes creation less of a need then maybe he avoids the PGs but I think that's a long term mistake.   

My fear (and it would be out of character) is that DA goes all in on this past seasons "needs" and take Nesmith or S Bey over higher upside players

[footey]

The list in the poll is solid. It shows how difficult it may be to decide who we take should we keep the 14th pick.

After much deliberation, I say "swing for the fences."

I selected Poku.   His ball handling skill and size are too much for me to pass up.  While there is a  50% chance that he will be a total bust, I'm banking on the other 50%.  With a good weight training program, he can learn to play with contact.  His passing skill is phenomenal, and he can see over the defenses and read them well.  That is worth something. 

I would be happy with Kira Lewis, Hampton, Nesmith, Williams, Achiuwa too.

Would be disappointed if we drafted Anthony, Maxey (just not feeling him), Jalen Smith (fine at 26).

Don't know how I would feel about Terry (still seems small despite reported height and weight gains) and Bey. 

[gouki88]

Certainly not a guy I'd look at with our lotto pick, but here's a good video on Udoka Azubuike for those who like him:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIw3Rdfpyr0

Reminds me of DeSagana Diop but with a much better ability to finish inside, whether off picks or lobs or seals

[liam]

Certainly not a guy I'd look at with our lotto pick, but here's a good video on Udoka Azubuike for those who like him:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIw3Rdfpyr0

Reminds me of DeSagana Diop but with a much better ability to finish inside, whether off picks or lobs or seals

Yeah, Azubuike is huge 7' tall with a 7'7" wingspan and 270. This guy could come in handy in certain matchups but his  42 percent free-throw shooting makes Taco look like Mark Price at the line. Late second rounder....

[liam]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, etc.)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

Not sure how to take the "drafting for need quote".

It could be positional need (Another big / depth at wing) or he could mean skill need (shooting, creation)

Its tough because while drafting a 6'6+ shooting wing who can create some off the dribble would be ideal its simple not the strength of the class. Looking at the Miami series the Cs could have really used a player off the bench who could step in and not be a liability on D and create some offense. A guard like Anthony, Maxey or Hampton could have provided that spark. (Lewis and Terry are likely defensive liabilities in that series).

If DA thinks a healthy Hayward coming back makes creation less of a need then maybe he avoids the PGs but I think that's a long term mistake.   

My fear (and it would be out of character) is that DA goes all in on this past seasons "needs" and take Nesmith or S Bey over higher upside players

Isn't Bane a 6'6" shooting wing who can create for others?

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Can we all just agree on something? We've talked ourselves into a number of really good prospects that will be available at 14. I feel like I've normally been a bit more down on mid-lottery picks for most drafts, but I legit think there are potential all-stars and/or potential starters on contending teams that will be available at 14. That's pretty cool.

[greenhead85]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, etc.)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

a. This draft has good depth at that position, especially to get a PG with future starting potential.
b. Kemba is 31.
c. Kemba has balky knee.
d. Smart is not a point guard, more of a swing between point and 2 guard.
e. No one on roster is worthy of being starting PG on a championship caliber team besides Kemba; see b and c above.

Agree. Other than Terry, Nico is an option.

Aside from PG, I like us to draft a big rim protector like Udoka Azubuike at 26 or 30.

[Tr1boy]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, etc.)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

Not sure how to take the "drafting for need quote".

It could be positional need (Another big / depth at wing) or he could mean skill need (shooting, creation)

Its tough because while drafting a 6'6+ shooting wing who can create some off the dribble would be ideal its simple not the strength of the class. Looking at the Miami series the Cs could have really used a player off the bench who could step in and not be a liability on D and create some offense. A guard like Anthony, Maxey or Hampton could have provided that spark. (Lewis and Terry are likely defensive liabilities in that series).

If DA thinks a healthy Hayward coming back makes creation less of a need then maybe he avoids the PGs but I think that's a long term mistake.   

My fear (and it would be out of character) is that DA goes all in on this past seasons "needs" and take Nesmith or S Bey over higher upside players

Isn't Bane a 6'6" shooting wing who can create for others?

Not really. He is a tweener

Bane cant handle the ball like a pg/g or even Tatum. 

Think more straight line like Crowder

[liam]

To all you guys who want us to draft a PG at #14 ( Tyller Terry, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, etc.)

Danny had an exit presser last week. When asked about the upcoming draft, he hinted that he may draft for need this season. Here's the exact quote:

We have a lot of picks and it’s a draft where you might want a lot of picks. Or you might want to do different things. You hear you want to draft the best player available a lot, but sometimes you have to draft for need as well.

The C's already got 2 starting-caliber PG's (to say the least) in Kemba and Smart. We also got a serviceable backup in Wanamaker and a potential 3rd stringer in Waters. Wanamaker has early-Bird rights. Waters has non-Bird rights. What makes you think we should go after yet another PG at #14?

Not sure how to take the "drafting for need quote".

It could be positional need (Another big / depth at wing) or he could mean skill need (shooting, creation)

Its tough because while drafting a 6'6+ shooting wing who can create some off the dribble would be ideal its simple not the strength of the class. Looking at the Miami series the Cs could have really used a player off the bench who could step in and not be a liability on D and create some offense. A guard like Anthony, Maxey or Hampton could have provided that spark. (Lewis and Terry are likely defensive liabilities in that series).

If DA thinks a healthy Hayward coming back makes creation less of a need then maybe he avoids the PGs but I think that's a long term mistake.   

My fear (and it would be out of character) is that DA goes all in on this past seasons "needs" and take Nesmith or S Bey over higher upside players

Isn't Bane a 6'6" shooting wing who can create for others?

Not really. He is a tweener

Bane cant handle the ball like a pg/g or even Tatum. 

Think more straight line like Crowder

Yeah, Bane is a wing. He's not a guard. I think Bane is way more skilled than Crowder and a better shooter.

[RPGenerate]

I'd say players that seem like Danny picks would be Cole Anthony and RJ Hampton, two guys that were said to be top prospects who underperformed, for one reason or another.

[konkmv]

14 lewis or terry
26 Smith or Tillman
30 McDaniels