First of all TP's for any good NBA player comparisons To the Stanimal Stanley Johnson. He didn't do vertical jump measurements and that's the only concern I have of this kid, that he appears to be an incredible athlete, but the knock is him finishing over length at the rim, And he appears to need a head of steam to dunk. Remember he's 6'6" 242 pounds so that is very rare, but his combination of Speed Strength and quickness that isn't seen that often. All I can think of is Artest, who Stanley is a better athlete than, and Deng who was 220 pounds when drafted but they have the same wingspan, and Deng vertical numbers were not impressive 27.5 standing vertical 31.5 maximum, But you never thought of Deng as not an athlete. I'm sure Stanley's numbers are better than that.
Here is what Stanley Said about the Celtics.
Knowing he's likely to go before Boston's current first pick (No. 16), Johnson said he felt legitimate interest during a meeting with the team's brain trust.
"That's always a possibility for any team that's in the draft," he said. "If they're interviewing me, obviously they have interest in me. So wherever I may fall at, or wherever I'm at, they probably want to get me. It's up to them and their front office to decide those decisions. In my opinion I think it's definitely a possibility for them. It would be awesome if it could (happen). If it doesn't, it is what it is."
2. Executives around the league continued to express belief that the talent level in this draft falls off before the end of the lottery. One front-office figure whose team will pick in the middle of the first round said he hopes another organization does "something dumb." By his estimation, that's the only way his team will get a player it truly likes.
3. Johnson's former college teammate, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, should go somewhere in the mid- to late-first round. He might go earlier than expected if teams listen to Johnson's scouting report on him.
"Fiercest competitor," Johnson said. "One of the best teammates you'll ever see. One of the most athletic players you'll ever see. One of the hardest workers you'll ever see. One of the best defenders you'll ever see come through here. He really wants to be great. That's what he's about. So whatever he doesn't do well, I guarantee you when you see him again -- a year or a month later -- he'll be better at that."
Both Johnson and Hollis-Jefferson exuded confidence in their defensive abilities. The latter prospect said he thinks he can guard an opponent's No. 1 or 2 perimeter option "immediately."
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