Randle is our pick

[moiso]

The more I watch Randle the more I see a bigger and stronger Leon Powe.  Powe was one of my favorite players, but I think if there is someone with more upside available I would take that player.

On another note, the Celtics are rebuilding so I disagree with the posters who have said we can't take Randle because we have a lot of power forwards and we can't take Smart because we have Rondo.  Those are ridiculous statements.  We are still collecting talent.  We don't have a core yet so I don't think it matters at all if we already have a good player at the position of the player we draft.  Ainge will take the best player.  Position is irrelevant.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

no thanks.

give me wiggins, parker, embiid or exum

[Endless Paradise]

Getting Carl Landry 2.0 would be a bit of a disappointment considering the depth we have at PF on this roster already.

If Randle is the BPA in our pick range, I wouldn't be surprised if Ainge looks to move down a few spots (e.g. trade down with SAC, who could use a starting-caliber PF).

What else would you get in return?

I was thinking Randle could be used to dump Wallace on Utah. And we grab a couple picks in return.

What would they need Randle for with Kanter and Favors?

Last I checked Kanter wasn't doing too good and Favors was playing like a legit defensive center (and not a PF). They could phase out Kanter by getting Randle, who from what I've heard has enough offense potentially to cover Favors's lack thereof (and vice versa with Favors playing enough D to cover Randle). Might have changed.

Ahh, I figured you were reasoning along those lines; I've heard as much about Kanter and Favors, too. That's why Corbin tries not to start them together.  Just wanted to confirm that you hadn't forgotten about Kanter.

[Mr October]

Getting Carl Landry 2.0 would be a bit of a disappointment considering the depth we have at PF on this roster already.

If Randle is the BPA in our pick range, I wouldn't be surprised if Ainge looks to move down a few spots (e.g. trade down with SAC, who could use a starting-caliber PF).

What else would you get in return?

I was thinking Randle could be used to dump Wallace on Utah. And we grab a couple picks in return.

What would they need Randle for with Kanter and Favors?

Last I checked Kanter wasn't doing too good and Favors was playing like a legit defensive center (and not a PF). They could phase out Kanter by getting Randle, who from what I've heard has enough offense potentially to cover Favors's lack thereof (and vice versa with Favors playing enough D to cover Randle). Might have changed.

Ahh, I figured you were reasoning along those lines; I've heard as much about Kanter and Favors, too. That's why Corbin tries not to start them together.  Just wanted to confirm that you hadn't forgotten about Kanter.

A Randle for Kanter trade could be interesting, and i dont know if it is worth doing. Kanter's bad defense at center is a problem. I dont know if it is fixable.

If the Celtics land in the 5-7 range, i feel like a significant trade is coming. The pick and or a combo of Sully, Green, Rondo, or Olynyk could be gone. There is too much position redundancy in that pick range.

[Geo123]

I really don't think we could get Kantner for Randle but who knows.  Randle is a short armed PF who doesn't protect the rim well and has somewhat similar skills to Favors (neither is a center).  Why would the Jazz do that trade?

On the subject line I really don't want Randle.  He's just another PF with limitations and we already have Sullinger and KO.  To me if we pick 5th or so I would much rather have Vonleh who's bigger, and has a much bigger upside with the capability to protect the rim.  If not him I'd say Gordon or Smart...

[gpap]

Personally, I'd be very happy with Randle. I would definitely first look to see if I could get an established vet in exchange for a package which would include Randle if need be.

However, if the Celts drafted Randle, I'd be cool with that.

Also, who's to say that Randle won't end up being a better player than Sullinger. I can almost guarantee he ends up being a better player than Olynyk as I think Olynyk is at best, a primary back-up.

[LarBrd33]

10th pick is still in play if we win the next 5, Utah/LA/Sec lose their next 5, and 3 teams behind us leapfrog us into the Top 3.

Doug McDermott is our pick.

[vjcsmoke]

If we are drafting 5th, I'd much rather go with Vonleh or Gordon if we are taking a big, or Smart if a guard.

Randle's defense is AWFUL and I don't think his offense will be much better than Sullinger who also features range up to 3 point land.  Randle is a bad fit for Boston.

10th pick is still in play if we win the next 5, Utah/LA/Sec lose their next 5, and 3 teams behind us leapfrog us into the Top 3.

Doug McDermott is our pick.

If we take Doug McDermott with ANY of our 1st round picks I will first throw up in my mouth and then go egg your house.

[D.o.s.]

10th pick is still in play if we win the next 5, Utah/LA/Sec lose their next 5, and 3 teams behind us leapfrog us into the Top 3.

Doug McDermott is our pick.

If we take Doug McDermott with ANY of our 1st round picks I will first throw up in my mouth and then go egg your house.

I will join you (although I'll probably vomit in my own mouth, if that's all right).