2017 Draft: Ainge/Fultz Story

[Donoghus]

This is just a clip but pretty wild and thank god for the AAU loophole

Basketball Illuminati
@bballilluminati
Ever wondered how Danny Ainge knew he didn't want to take Markelle Fultz with the 1st pick of the 2017 draft?

@DarthAmin
 reveals the secret loophole Ainge and the Celtics used to get an advantage on the 76ers.

https://x.com/bballilluminati/status/2054602397486559669

[SparzWizard]

Interesting loophole to exploit.

But watch them spin this around and haters/media call this an "unfair advantage", "cheating Celtics", "typical Boston sports cheating stuff going on" "confiscate their Banner 18 it's invalid!!"

[Roy H.]

I'm curious what traits Fultz was showing to raise question marks.

[Neurotic Guy]

This means Ainge decided this a full year in advance. Hard to understand how that year of play and growth wouldn?t have had an impact on Ainges decision making. Difference between a 17 yo kid and an 18 yo with some experience and physical growth.  I would guess lots of 17 year old who don?t look like much show differently a year later.  Ainge obviously called it right but I?d be interested in knowing how he had the courage of his convictions. 

[Moranis]

This seems like nonsense