will Randle be better than Sully?

[rondohondo]

Say we get a pick in the 4-7 range, and Randle is still on the board. Do the C's draft him?

I pick him if I am Danny, and figure things out later

But do you think Randle will be better than sully?  Who should be traded ?

[hpantazo]

Smart is the guy we should take in that range.

[Mr October]

It's too early for me to tell who will be better between the two. If the Celtics have the 5th pick, I also would take Randle and figure out the PF position later.

Sully needs to come back next year in great shape, and show the speed and stamina needed to be a full time power forward. Sully has a much more sophisticated offensive game. But i believe Randle can surpass Sully in the stamina and defense department in a year or 2.

[celticmania]

if we get the 4th pick we get whoevers left out of Exum, Embiid, Parker, or Wiggins (most likely Exum,) no questions asked. After the big four, id probably go with Vonleh, Randle, Smart in that order

[Smokeeye123]

Maybe but will we really invest our first round pick in a PF THREE years in a row?

[nickagneta]

Maybe but will we really invest our first round pick in a PF THREE years in a row?

Sounds like something David Kahn would do not something Dannyt Ainge would do. I think if the C's end up with pick 5 and Randle is the best player available that they trade down in the draft slightly and pick up a future 2nd rounder.

[rondohondo]

Maybe but will we really invest our first round pick in a PF THREE years in a row?

Sounds like something David Kahn would do not something Dannyt Ainge would do. I think if the C's end up with pick 5 and Randle is the best player available that they trade down in the draft slightly and pick up a future 2nd rounder.

Or trade randle, clips pick and expirings/filler for Kevin Love

[fitzhickey]

I'm not sure how we could take a 4 with our log jam. Smart would be a good pick at 5. Or Vonleh, due to his length

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm ready to say yes, but give me a contingent, this is assuming Randle would learn to shoot with his right.

Tenacity on the boards, they both have.
Randle hasnt shown his jump shots but he does have it.
Randle seems quicker and more skilled with the ball.
Sully seems more skilled in the post, but Randle is no slouch with his "bully" my way game.

Only reason I'm saying yes is Randle has a potential to be a PF matchup nightmare. If he can post his way in, add to it his quick steps and dribbling, that's a tough matchup. And that is something Sully cant do (the beating the man off the dribble).

[manl_lui]

will I get killed if I say Randle kinda reminds of Brandon Bass? But a player who actually wants to use his strength and bully his way vs I rather take jump shots?

so basically a Brandon Bass that can rebound better, quicker?

[Tr1boy]

will I get killed if I say Randle kinda reminds of Brandon Bass? But a player who actually wants to use his strength and bully his way vs I rather take jump shots?

so basically a Brandon Bass that can rebound better, quicker?

He is taller than bass by a few inches, though Bass has a longer wingspan

Randle is more explosive, has more skills and is a better rebounder

Definitely better than Bass.  Better than Sullinger also due to his athleticism and higher post scoring skills. 

Randle will be a nice pickup and would provide a big presence down low. He gets his shot blocked once or even twice, he will keep attacking you until you foul him or he scores the bucket. Relentless

[footey]

Randle will be a bust, like Sheldon Williams.  No thanks.

[Eddie20]

Randle will be a bust, like Sheldon Williams.  No thanks.

Why? Two totally different players. Williams was a 4 year senior, with bad hands, and limited upside. Randle's potential is WAY higher.

[fitzhickey]

will I get killed if I say Randle kinda reminds of Brandon Bass? But a player who actually wants to use his strength and bully his way vs I rather take jump shots?

so basically a Brandon Bass that can rebound better, quicker?

He is taller than bass by a few inches, though Bass has a longer wingspan

Randle is more explosive, has more skills and is a better rebounder

Definitely better than Bass. Better than Sullinger also due to his athleticism and higher post scoring skills. 

Randle will be a nice pickup and would provide a big presence down low. He gets his shot blocked once or even twice, he will keep attacking you until you foul him or he scores the bucket. Relentless

it's just as easy to say Sully is a better rebounder and low post scorer. You can't just say a guy is better by highlighting his strengths.

[nickagneta]

Randle struggled this year scoring against player with equal or greater size or athleticism because his arms are so short. Blocking his shots inside was easy for those that had that equal or greater size or athleticism. His hunger and tenacity allowed him to rebound a ton of those redirected by Randle because he was bothered by the defender misses/blocked shots and make something of them but I fear this is going to be a problem at the next level.

It may not be anything but with his not having any right handed shot whatsoever, I think smart, large, athletic NBA PFs will key on his left hand and be able to contain him until he can start hitting a regular deep outside shot allowing him to use his dribbling skills and/or until he learns to shoot with his right.