1. C, Alexis Ajinça, New Orleans, Unresticted (nominated by GetLucky)Age: 27
Height: 7’2’’
Weight: 248
Wingspan:NA
NBA Career: GP: 127 // GS: 36 // MPG: 11.8// FG%: .487 // 3P%: .324// FT%:.781.// RPG: 3.1 // APG: .4 // SPG: .3 // BPG: .3// PPG: 4.3
2. SF/PF, Al-Farouq Aminu, Dallas, Under Contract (nominated by brandonmm94Age: 24
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 215
Wingspan: 7’3.25’’
NBA Career: GP: 377 // GS: 174 // MPG: 22.3 // FG%: .437 // 3P%: .286 // FT%: .726// RPG: 5.3 // APG: 1.1 // SPG: 1.0 // BPG: .6// PPG: 6.4
3. C, Bismack Biyombo, Charlotte, RestrictedThe Celtics already improved significantly as a defensive unit, so paying the max for someone like DeAndre Jordan might not make the most sense financially. Instead, a moderate-cost option could be Bismack Biyombo. He is an elite shot blocker and defensive rebounder, so he fills two needs for the Celtics. Though he doesn’t bring much offensively, he can clean up on the boards and create second chance opportunities. (O’Connor)
No to Biyombo. I don't know why a lot of people always wanted him. (Birdman)
Biyombo is a player I would like to see on this roster developing further. At only 22 he is the same age as some draft prospects. (C Fan 38)
Biyombo is still raw so I think he could be an asset we pay small money to that we could develop and greatly increase his value. (Evantime34)
If Biyombo is what we end up with at center position, I would be concerned about his lack of size and bulk on one hand, and happy with his age, energy, shot blocking and ability to run the court. But I like his rim protection. (Rosco917)
IMO Biyombo's height is deceptive: true he is only 6'9''. But his wingspan is 7' 6.16". For comparison, DMC's wingspan is 7' 5.75", Drummond 7' 6.25" and Greg Monroe 7' 2.25". Per bulk/muscle, I'm not an expert and have only watched him play 3-4 times this year but he looks strong to me. Moreover, his pre-draft measurements were good:245 weight with only 4.2 body fat. Again for comparison, Greg Monroe 247 and 11.2 in 2010. (yours truly)
Biyombo is a pale comparison to DMC, Lopez or Monroe on offense. This means you would have to surround him with shooters. That being said, he is an instant upgrade for us in defense and on par with those guys or better than them. (Celtics4ever)
It sounds like he has a great deal of upside remaining too especially on the offensive end. He's not skinny or a light weight, he's 245-250. He would be a nice pick up if we over spend at other positions, like Monroe at PF and/or a Middleton type SF. Kind of a stop gap until we get a true big to help. Sometimes you can't get everything you want in a single year. (Rosco917)
Age: 23
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 245
Wingspan: 7’6’’
NBA Career: GP: 220 // GS:115 // MPG: 21.4 // FG%: .486 // 3P%: .000 // FT%: .505// RPG: 6.0 // APG: .3// SPG: .3// BPG: 1.6// PPG: 4.3
4. SG/SF, K.J. McDaniels, Houston, RestrictedAn excellent defender, great athlete, pretty good shooter, 6'7", and is actually a very gifted shot blocker, and I wish that we could have gotten him in the draft. In the likely event that we don't get someone like Upshaw, McDaniels would at least give us someone who can alter and reject shots. (Beat LA)
His value got steamrolled since he got stapled to the bench, so we could get him cheap.
I mean he can't shoot for ****, but plays his ass off and is a freak athlete. He'd be good Crowder insurance, but if we retain JC not sure KJ would really be worth it. (TheSilverLord at Reddit)
Age: 22
Height: 6’6’’
Weight: 205
Wingspan: 6’11.25’’
NBA Career: GP: 62 // GS: 15 // MPG: 21.8 // FG%: .396 // 3P%:.287 // FT%:.752 .// RPG: 3.2 // APG: 1.2 // SPG:.7 // BPG: 1.1 // PPG: 7.9
5. SG/SF Danny Green, San Antonio, UnrestrictedGreen can defend multiple positions and has played lockdown defense at the highest level in the NBA Finals. He’s a deadeye shooter from deep, whether he’s spotting up, or shooting off screens or hand offs. Green hasn’t always responded well to an expanded role, so at this point he might just be who he is: a lethal shooter that does a good job of facilitating offense. Considering his experience, the Celtics could use him, though he might not do much more developing at his age. (O’Connor)
Age: 28
Height: 6’6’’
Weight: 210
Wingspan: 6’10’’
NBA Career: GP: 323 // GS: 257. // MPG: 24.4 // FG%:440. // 3P%: 420// FT%: .829 // RPG: 3.3 // APG: 1.5 // SPG: 1.0 // BPG: .8 // PPG: 9.6
6. SF/PF Tobias Harris, Orlando, RestrictedBrad Stevens values versatility and Tobias Harris could wear different hats for the Celtics. He’s an excellent shooter and ball handler for his size, and he can run off screens and post up. Harris brings the whole package offensively, and he has performed exceptionally well in clutch moments. But there are questions about his passing; the ball had a tendency to stick in his hands, but that could’ve been a matter of role. His on-ball and off-ball defense is also a weakness, though he has improved. (O’Connor)
His numbers seem consistent through a trade, injury, and going back and forth from the bench. (TheTruthFot18)
Age: 23
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 235
Wingspan: 6’11’’
NBA Career: GP: 226 // GS: 142 // MPG: 26.5 // FG%: .463// 3P%: .321 // FT%: .790// RPG: 5.5// APG: 1.3 // SPG: .7// BPG: .5 // PPG: 12.7
7. PF/C, David Lee, Golden State, Under contractDavid Lee and an unprotected 1st in 2021. He can be a frontcourt scoring and rebounding option for a year as the rest of the team continues to grow, and the C's can try again next summer. And 2021 is so far away that who knows what the Warriors will be like then, but it's another asset. He can take Bass' minutes, and make us a better team.
I don't think he's the best thing ever (his defense is not good), but he provides skills that we are low on. And if he comes with a pick and doesn't cost us flexibility in 2016, all the better. (saltlover)
Age: 32
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 245
Wingspan: 7’0’’
NBA Career: GP: 695// GS: 490 // MPG: 31.5 // FG%: .533 // 3P%: .036// FT%:..775// RPG: 9.5// APG: 2.3 // SPG: .8 // BPG: .5 // PPG: 14.7
8. C Robin Lopez, Portland, UnrestrictedRobin Lopez isn’t much of a shot blocker, but he’s an excellent rim protector. He makes his teammates better by communicating rotations and by setting the tone with his energy. While the Celtics got better on defense, they don’t have an anchor and Lopez would likely solidify them as a top 10 defense. On offense, he’s not a top option, but he’s a very good screen setter and rim runner. (O’Connor)
I'd take Lopez. He won't command as much $$ as Jordan/Gasol/LA etc but addresses the need we have. (TheTruthFot18)
I like Lopez but question if he really is an upgrade over Zeller. He clearly is on D but not sure if he is over all. (C Fan 38)
Robin Lopez is a nice option as a center. Good size. I just don't see him as 2nd tier center with the limited centers in the free agency. But yes I would be happy with him manning the middle. (Rosco917)
Age: 27
Height: 7ft
Weight: 255
Wingspan: NA
NBA Career: GP: 465 // GS: 317 // MPG: 21.2 // FG%:.532 // 3P%: .000 // FT%:.759 // RPG: 5.0// APG: .5 // SPG: .3 // BPG: 1.2 // PPG: 8.2
9. SG/SF Khris Middleton Milwaukee, RestrictedThe Celtics were one of the worst spot up shooting teams in the league and Khris Middleton would help immediately in that area, as he is a premier catch-and-shoot threat from downtown. He has also been effective hitting shots off screens. Middleton is one of the league’s best wing perimeter defenders, with the ability to switch and defend multiple positions. (O’Connor)
Middleton might be a little bit more expensive, but his combination of youth, shooting and defence make me believe that he could improve. (Evantime34)
Age: 23
Height: 6’7’’
Weight: 225
Wingspan: 6’10.75’’
NBA Career: GP: 188 // GS: 122// MPG: 28.3 // FG%: .453 // 3P%: .403 // FT%: .858// RPG: 3.8// APG: 2.0// SPG: 1.2// BPG: .2// PPG: 11.8
10. SF, Glenn Robinson III, Philadelphia, Under Contract The kid can play, is a terrific athlete, and has excellent potential, imo (nbadraft.net compared him to Trevor Ariza. I'll take that any day, especially if we could get him without having to use a draft pick or trade for him). (Beat LA)
Age: 21
Height: 6’7’’
Weight: 222
Wingspan: 7’8.75’’
NBA Career: GP: 35 // GS: NA // MPG: 7.5 // FG%: .388 // 3P%: .263 // FT%: .667// RPG: 1.1// APG: 0.3 // SPG: // BPG: 0.0 // PPG: 2.1
11. PF, Thomas Robinson, Philadelphia, Under contractI still think Thomas Robinson has yet to show his best basketball.
Stuck between somewhere between versatile, defensive, rebounding forward and tweener who doesn't have a position in the NBA, Thomas Robinson is a former NCAA player of the year, who possesses high character and a high motor. After bouncing around the league for the majority of his rookie contract, Robinson found some solidarity in the bottom feeding 76er's rotation. There he's put up 17.6 points and 15.0 rebounds per-36.
Some even theorize he could be a homelesss man Dennis Rodman given his body type and penchant for playing on the perimeter but cleaning the glass, although the author of this article isn't so convinced.
http://www.blazersedge.com/2013/10/21/4859308/thomas-robinson-portland-trail-blazersIt's worth noting that Brooklyn tried to pick him up only to be out wavered by Philly. There's a lot to like for the right price, especially if you subscribe to the belief that big man develop at a slower rate than guards. Some may say "But we already have Jae Crowder". This is tentatively true but Crowder can spend the rest of his life in the weight room and will never come out with a build that stacks up to Thomas Robinson. (Smartacus)
Age: 24
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 237
Wingspan:7’3.25’’
NBA Career: GP: 172 // GS: 4// MPG: 13.5 // FG%: 46.2 // 3P%: .000 // FT%: .523 // RPG: 4.4 // APG:.5 // SPG:.5 // BPG: .3 // PPG: 4.6
12. C/PF Tristan Thompson, Cleveland, RestrictedEveryone thought Tristan Thompson was insane when he declined a four-year, $52 million extension from the Cavaliers, but he could be in for a huge payday this summer. Thompson was Cleveland's MVP of Boston’s first-round series, as he made one huge rebound after another at crucial moments of the game. Thompson is a versatile defender and can switch onto wings, but he hasn’t developed the rim protection abilities that the Celtics may desire. (O’Connor)
Thompson looks like a younger slightly more skilled Bass: High minutes but low scoring, no assists, no blocks or steals, and above average rebounding. Might as well keep Bass if Thompson is even considered. (TheTruthFot18)
Age: 24
Height: 6’9’’
Weight: 238
Wingspan: 7’1.25’’
NBA Career: GP: 306 // GS: 204 // MPG: 28.7 // FG%: .488 // 3P%:.000 // FT%:.633 // RPG: 8.4 // APG: .8. // SPG: 5 // BPG: .8 // PPG: 10.1
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