Was extremely excited when they drafted brooks, definitely see him being a great scorer off the bench that we've been missing. Has more potential than JJohnson ,we're definitely gonna regret doing this trade. The only time D.Ainge went for need rather than the "best player left" and I hate it, a lot.

The Celtics decide to draft Sr. Jajuan Johnson from Purdue University in a trade for his rights and a future second round pick for our 25th pick, Marshon Brooks.

This is completely biased because I am a very big and proud Purdue fan, and have watched this young man from being benched as a freshman to dominating as a senior.

I completely love this guy. Great shot blocker, has post moves, and is explosive and very very athletic. Him and E'twaun Moore were one of the most explosive duos in the NCAA last year. I believe he will have jaws dropping in the future. He has a good mid range jumper and 3 point shot, and if I had to compare him to any NBA player, it would be non other than Mr. Kevin Garnett. And playing with him at the start of his career, I think he's going to be really good. KG can teach him so much, and in ways he is so similar to him.

At 6'10, he's at a good size to play PF in the league and has an amazing 7'2 wingspan and 8'10 reach, not to mention an outstanding 38 inch vertical. He has a very good basketball IQ, and can learn plays rather quickly. Below in the video, just look at his shooting touch. Truly smooth, considering he is a big. He can score from the outside to the inside, and possesses amazing athleticism. He needs to get stronger, though, to compete with the just as his soon-to-be nba peers. One of his other weaknesses are his not so solid low post game, which he could easily improve over time under KG's leadership.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBZukuSo020



Overall, I am really happy one of my favorite college players is going to the greatest team in the entire NBA. Thank you Danny Ainge and crew. Seriously, oh my goodness. If I was not a Celtics fan, I'd be one now that JJ is there.

Is there anybody who you think could have been a better choice in this draft? Any downsides I haven't listed? What do you all think of him? Will he be solid or break down?

maybe being from RI, but i was dissapointed when we traded Marshon Brooks...I see him becoming a solid shooting guard

dont know much about Jajuan johnson...but he seems abit skinny...hopefully he can contribute some next year.

hey ho, hey ho, hey ho... I couldn't be more excited. 

umm if marshon was such a great player I think providence would have won a few more games the last couple of years (they have another guy that might get drafted from last years team in the second round). Also not sure why everyone talks about massive potential. He played in college multiple years and is 22...he scored a lot of points on a really high scoring team. It is why a fringe nba player can score 12 points a game with the warriors or knicks if given the minutes...

Quote from: MichaelRV on June 23, 2011, 10:34:50 PM

Was extremely excited when they drafted brooks, definitely see him being a great scorer off the bench that we've been missing. Has more potential than JJohnson ,we're definitely gonna regret doing this trade. The only time D.Ainge went for need rather than the "best player left" and I hate it, a lot.

If that's correct, a bunch of gms went for need rather than best player. My word, this is pick 25, not 5.

The "best player available" that is. I agree at 25 we can't get much but in my opinion Brooks or Hamilton would have been the best option. Though Hamilton reminds me of Green, both of these guys can score, we can't rely on Davis, West and Green to be the scorers off the bench. We tried that last year and failed miserably. Happy that we got a big, but I just see Brooks being more successful long term.

I like him. Thanks Danny.

Time to go to work, JJ!