With the Celtics' and Clippers' picks I think the best we could realistically...

[aingeforthree]

#15 - Kevon Looney ; Excellent rebounder, can guard multiple positions, only 19 (should fill out nicely)


#24 - Rondae Hollis-Jefferson ; better version of Jae Crowder when its all said and done

Both players have wingspans at over 7'....Both extremely raw and young.  Both solid defenders.

[Future Celtics Owner]

Whoever falls of Oubre(SF)/Turner (C) at #15, which I think one of them probably will.

Then reach for the opposite prospect at #24 - someone like D. Johnson maybe?

I like Turner and hope he falls to us. Also with our other pick maybe Cliff Alexander...thats if we can't get him in the 2nd round.

Also Robert Upshaw with a 2nd rounder may be an option

[loco_91]

trade up to get winslow or cauley-stein

I dont think you even have to tradeup for wcs

Has not looked impressive in the tourney so far

yep. there is a reason he is still at UK

Just looks like a pilon on the offensive end.  Mainly good for dunks, putbacks. Doesnt even set very good screens.

Towns is easily a better overall player

Can't agree with any of this, except that Towns is the better player (hence why he will go top 3). WCS can be an elite rim protector, which is super valuable in this league. Offensively he doesn't need to be a top-3 option offensively to have an excellent career - he just needs to be able to finish lobs, drive-and-kick, put-backs, plus some transition points, which are the things he's doing in Kentucky.

Also, DX has WCS at #5 - I think that's a little high, but it tells you that he will definitely not be available at #15.

[clover]

Whoever falls of Oubre(SF)/Turner (C) at #15, which I think one of them probably will.

Then reach for the opposite prospect at #24 - someone like D. Johnson maybe?

I like Turner and hope he falls to us. Also with our other pick maybe Cliff Alexander...thats if we can't get him in the 2nd round.

Also Robert Upshaw with a 2nd rounder may be an option

Yeah, as long as his medical stuff checks out, I'd trade up a bit for Turner--even though he does have a funny gate.

[Celtics4ever]

Thankful that you folks are not our GM.  Some of these guys have really been all over the place in terms of performance.   Ainge usually takes a guy who can play over potential in the past.  If I was drafting some of these guys I think I would try to trade down because they still may be there.

[CFAN38]

Its really tough to predict who will be available at this point, using Draftexpress as a mock and my tiers( http://www.celticsblog.com/2015/3/18/8241001/tiers-of-an-nba-draft-addict )I would do the following

#15 Poeltl (DX has him going 14 so this may require using a 2nd [#43] and $$ to trade up a spot). This pick is actually against my tiers but his potential and position make a stretch worth the shot. Looney or M Pope are also options but both are higher risk then Poetlt. If it wasn't for KO and Sully being on the roster the safe pick at this spot would be Harrell. He will be a very solid pro and provide toughness and D at the 4 where ever he is drafted.

#26 Hollis-Jefferson (DX has him going 24 but it would be well worth it to trade #33 to move up). He has a lot to work on but his athleticism and D are elite thats a great starting point.

If not traded, Euro stash will be likely but if the Cs stay domestic

#33 D Johnson, if he was on a different team I think his stats would make him a late teens pick. Worth a shot in the 2nd.

#43 Ron Baker, has a great skill set to make it as a role player

[Eddie20]

trade up to get winslow or cauley-stein

I dont think you even have to tradeup for wcs

Has not looked impressive in the tourney so far

yep. there is a reason he is still at UK

Just looks like a pilon on the offensive end.  Mainly good for dunks, putbacks. Doesnt even set very good screens.

Towns is easily a better overall player

You know you're actually describing your boy Aaron Gordon, right? The difference though is Cauley-Stein is a true center, while nobody really knows where to play the non-shooting tweener Gordon.

[loco_91]

trade up to get winslow or cauley-stein

I dont think you even have to tradeup for wcs

Has not looked impressive in the tourney so far

yep. there is a reason he is still at UK

Just looks like a pilon on the offensive end.  Mainly good for dunks, putbacks. Doesnt even set very good screens.

Towns is easily a better overall player

You know you're actually describing your boy Aaron Gordon, right? The difference though is Cauley-Stein is a true center, while nobody really knows where to play the non-shooting tweener Gordon.

I think Gordon has much better offensive skills than WCS. Good handles, elite rim finishing. He just needs to play next to a stretch 4 and I think he can be 2-way player. However, WCS provides more defensive value due to position.

[mef730]

Thankful that you folks are not our GM.  Some of these guys have really been all over the place in terms of performance.   Ainge usually takes a guy who can play over potential in the past.  If I was drafting some of these guys I think I would try to trade down because they still may be there.

I'm glad you brought up the "trade down" possibility, since I've also considered that.  My question is what we could get for a 15 and/or 24.  We could try to snag a later pick this year and one next year, I guess, but we're taking on a lot of inherent risk.  This question is probably a whole new thread...

Mike

[CFAN38]

Thankful that you folks are not our GM.  Some of these guys have really been all over the place in terms of performance.   Ainge usually takes a guy who can play over potential in the past.  If I was drafting some of these guys I think I would try to trade down because they still may be there.

I'm glad you brought up the "trade down" possibility, since I've also considered that.  My question is what we could get for a 15 and/or 24.  We could try to snag a later pick this year and one next year, I guess, but we're taking on a lot of inherent risk.  This question is probably a whole new thread...

Mike

Trading down is a possibility given the way the talent pool looks maybe the Cs and 76ers make something happen Cs could do a #15, #26, and #33 for #16 and #19 if the current standings hold

[slamtheking]

Thankful that you folks are not our GM.  Some of these guys have really been all over the place in terms of performance.   Ainge usually takes a guy who can play over potential in the past.  If I was drafting some of these guys I think I would try to trade down because they still may be there.

I'm glad you brought up the "trade down" possibility, since I've also considered that.  My question is what we could get for a 15 and/or 24.  We could try to snag a later pick this year and one next year, I guess, but we're taking on a lot of inherent risk.  This question is probably a whole new thread...

Mike

Trading down is a possibility given the way the talent pool looks maybe the Cs and 76ers make something happen Cs could do a #15, #26, and #33 for #16 and #19 if the current standings hold

think the C's would be overpaying there.  swap out #33 for the later second rounder and I'd consider it depending on who's available that late that makes it worth moving up.  I really think the Clips pick will come at least a couple of picks sooner than #26.

[konkmv]

If we manage to get to the playoffs...turner, hollins upshaw and vezenkov

[The Rondo Show]

Who I want at 25
1. Nigel Hayes
2. Rondae Hollis Jefferson
3. Malik Pope

Not bad. For me

1. Rhj
2. Jarell Martin
3. Moussa Diagne
4. Hield

Huge reach, Diagne and Hield are nowhere near being first round picks.

[Mazingerz]

Kaminsky and Pope for me.

[tazzmaniac]

Thankful that you folks are not our GM.  Some of these guys have really been all over the place in terms of performance.   Ainge usually takes a guy who can play over potential in the past.  If I was drafting some of these guys I think I would try to trade down because they still may be there.

I'm glad you brought up the "trade down" possibility, since I've also considered that.  My question is what we could get for a 15 and/or 24.  We could try to snag a later pick this year and one next year, I guess, but we're taking on a lot of inherent risk.  This question is probably a whole new thread...

Mike

Trading down is a possibility given the way the talent pool looks maybe the Cs and 76ers make something happen Cs could do a #15, #26, and #33 for #16 and #19 if the current standings hold

The Sixers already have 5 2nd rounders so I don't think they'd want another one in this draft.  I'd rather keep the #33 as this draft looks deep enough for their to be some good players still available.