Chris Mannix calls us one of the three biggest winners in the draft along with NO and 6'ers.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/chris_mannix/06/29/2012-nba-draft-winners-losers/index.htmlBoston addressed significant frontcourt needs by plucking plummeting Ohio State power forward Jared Sullinger at No. 21 and defensive-minded Syracuse center Fab Melo (more on him below) at No. 22. Sullinger is an interesting pick: a year ago he was considered a top-five talent, but a less than stellar sophomore year combined with concerns about a potentially chronic back injury had teams running away from him. Two concerns general managers often cite with Sullinger: a low motor and difficulties defending the pick and roll. Kevin Garnett, who assisted with the development of Kendrick Perkins and Glen Davis, could be a big help to Sullinger -- if KG decides to return.
Boston took a flyer on Melo's Syracuse teammate, Kris Joseph, an athletic small forward, at No. 51".
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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/chris_mannix/06/29/2012-nba-draft-winners-losers/index.html#ixzz1zC6ChD7rHe especially thinks Fab Melo for the Cs is one of the best fits in the draft.
Best Fit
• Fab Melo -- No one is saying the 22-year old Melo is ready to play right away. But his defense and shot blocking skills are undeniable and with a little work and by adding a little bulk to his 7-foot, 255-pound frame, Melo has starting center potential. And for the Celtics, which shifted Kevin Garnett to center the second half of last season, that's a position they badly needed to fill."
I like his thinking. For what it's worth Stephen A. likes the Melo pick, but thinks Sully's game doesn't translate well to the NBA.