Ford/Simmons Mock Draft (Will Celtics Hold On To Both Picks?)

[Evantime34]

If Zeller slips i'd be pumped. I think he could come in and start right away for us and average 10/10.

I agree, I think Zeller has a very similar game to Andy Varejao.  Which at mid first round money would be a bargain.

I don't see the similarity in those two.

Really?  Physically they are very similar.  AV listed at 6'11 260 LB, Zeller listed at 7 Foot 250 LB, im sure once he gets on the pro workout routine he will put on another 5-10 pounds.

They are both very effective rebounders.  Zeller averaged almost 10 rbs per game even with the ACC DPOY lined up next to him on a night in night out basis.

Both have very quick feet on the defensive end.

Both have complementary offensive games which in the NBA will rely on layups and putbacks.

I don't think Zeller is all that quick and I question if his athleticism matches AVs.

I'm also confused by the complimentary bit on offense. Zeller was UNCs go to scorer in the half court.

I see Zeller as a faster more skilled Jeff Foster with a better shot.

[Donoghus]

Zeller's got quite the motor.  I could see him as a rotation player for 10+ seasons but not much more than that.  At best, he'll provide some frontcourt depth off the bench. but I'd cringe if you're starting him. 

[Rondo2287]

If Zeller slips i'd be pumped. I think he could come in and start right away for us and average 10/10.

I agree, I think Zeller has a very similar game to Andy Varejao.  Which at mid first round money would be a bargain.

I don't see the similarity in those two.

Really?  Physically they are very similar.  AV listed at 6'11 260 LB, Zeller listed at 7 Foot 250 LB, im sure once he gets on the pro workout routine he will put on another 5-10 pounds.

They are both very effective rebounders.  Zeller averaged almost 10 rbs per game even with the ACC DPOY lined up next to him on a night in night out basis.

Both have very quick feet on the defensive end.

Both have complementary offensive games which in the NBA will rely on layups and putbacks.

I don't think Zeller is all that quick and I question if his athleticism matches AVs.

I'm also confused by the complimentary bit on offense. Zeller was UNCs go to scorer in the half court.

Zeller may end up with a better offensive game than AV's but I watched Dennis Clifford look impressive in the post in the ACC last year mainly because he was a 7 footer.  When Zeller starts going up against people with similar size I think his offensive game will suffer.  He won't get as good post position and won't be able to shoot over players like he did in the ACC.

Meanwhile I having watched Zeller for 4 years I think he is at least as good an athlete as AV probably a little better.  Nbadraft.net says,

Added in with his size, Zeller is also a fluid athlete, and is certainly mobile showing some leaping skills, particularly with a head of steam … Runs the floor as well as any C prospect out there, and has a high level of speed for a guy his size

[rondohondo]

Tyler Zellar to me is a Jeff Foster type. Very good backup C , but not much else. He seems really soft to me though.

[Fafnir]

Tyler Zellar to me is a Jeff Foster type. Very good backup C , but not much else. He seems really soft to me though.

I don't think he's soft, he played very physically for UNC in the post and on the boards.

[Rondo2287]

Tyler Zellar to me is a Jeff Foster type. Very good backup C , but not much else. He seems really soft to me though.

I don't think he's soft, he played very physically for UNC in the post and on the boards.

I agree hes not soft, he is also pretty fiery. 

[33_Larry Legend_33]

Steamer & Zeller are both mediocre / borderline awful players.  Why blow a draft pick on a player that can do what we already have (provided Steamer re-signs, which I think he will)?  Zeller is a stiff, and it shows just how weak the center position is and how much less important that position will be moving forward...  

[Donoghus]

Tyler Zellar to me is a Jeff Foster type. Very good backup C , but not much else. He seems really soft to me though.

I don't think he's soft, he played very physically for UNC in the post and on the boards.

I agree hes not soft, he is also pretty fiery. 

He's definitely not soft.

[Birdman]

Dont want Zeller or Sullinger!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[SHAQATTACK]

Zeller does seem alot like Steamer clone.  One is enough

[Fafnir]

Zeller does seem alot like Steamer clone.  One is enough

Being white and seven feet tall isn't enough similarity to be a "clone" they play very differently.

[Rondo2287]

Zeller does seem alot like Steamer clone.  One is enough

Zeller may not be as goood a shot blocker but he is a much better rebounder and low post scorer than Steamer.  Steamer may have a better jump shot, not sure.

[33_Larry Legend_33]

Zeller does seem alot like Steamer clone.  One is enough

Being white and seven feet tall isn't enough similarity to be a "clone" they play very differently.

Zeller has a little bit more of a back-to-the-basket game.  Steamer is more athletic.  But neither brings that much to the table.  A few short years ago, and Zeller would be a 2nd round pick...he's just not that talented.

[SHAQATTACK]

Zeller does seem alot like Steamer clone.  One is enough

Zeller may not be as goood a shot blocker but he is a much better rebounder and low post scorer than Steamer.  Steamer may have a better jump shot, not sure.

LoL ...thats not saying alot ...

I'll pass on him....

[Birdman]

already had a Zeller...Eric Montross