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Ainge doesnt see any franchise changers in 13 draft
« on: May 19, 2013, 10:16:23 AM »

Offline crownontherocks

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Celtics GM Danny Ainge said that he doesn't see any "franchise changers" in the 2013 draft.

 The Celtics have just one pick in the June 27 draft, No. 16 overall. That may, of course, not still be the case when the night arrives.

“We’re always having discussions about moving up and moving down and moving out,” said Ainge. “That’s just like every other year. But I don’t know what the chances are of that happening.”

He feels confident the Celts will have choices to make regarding deals involving picks.

“Sure, I think I will have chances,” Ainge said. “It’s always about what price you’ve got to pay to do that — and what are you going to get for that, of course. But there will probably be a lot of discussion, because this draft isn’t as star-studded as some other drafts.

“I think there are good players. There’s just not franchise changers. I’m just hoping we can find a good player.”

And considering the Celtics’ situation, they will not limit themselves when it comes to the type of players on the board when it’s their turn.

“We’re not looking for any one position,” said Ainge. “We’re looking at all the positions. We won’t draft for position. Our draft pick won’t reflect our needs. Our draft pick will reflect who we think is the best talent available.”

 Boston Herald
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Re: Ainge doesnt see any franchise changers in 13 draft
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“We’re not looking for any one position,” said Ainge. “We’re looking at all the positions. We won’t draft for position. Our draft pick won’t reflect our needs. Our draft pick will reflect who we think is the best talent available.”

Good to know and pretty much as I expected.

Re: Ainge doesnt see any franchise changers in 13 draft
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In other words, Danny 100% believes that Noel is a franchise player, and is desperately trying to trade up for him.

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I'd bet there's at least one franchise changer in this draft... we'll wait 15 years and see ;D
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