Which Workout Caught Danny's Eye?

[RLewis35]

Doubt this is who but anyone know how the sir'dominic pointer workout went? He was severely underrated at St. John's and although on no mock drafts I think someone takes a chance on him in second.  He's a Danny type of player - I hope it's us w 45.

I think the eye opener was either Winslow or porzingis

[slamtheking]

Scott Souza ?@scott_souza 5h5 hours ago

#Celtics president Danny Ainge said it's rare a player truly opens his eyes in pre-draft workout. Asked if it happened this year, said "Yes"

So, let's get the speculation going.  Who opened Danny's eyes, and is this who the Celts will try and move up in the draft to select?

I would have to say Justin Anderson. 

Also remember Danny was not able to attend workouts in the beginning.  But his son and CBS probably gushed about a few guys they worked out.  I'm hoping it was Mickey

Yeah, a player projected for the 2nd rd in a draft that is said to lack depth that's who did it.

Lol. Dont worry, you will be glad if the Celts draft mickey

Only if you break into your Toni Basil impression

[Tr1boy]

Scott Souza ?@scott_souza 5h5 hours ago

#Celtics president Danny Ainge said it's rare a player truly opens his eyes in pre-draft workout. Asked if it happened this year, said "Yes"

So, let's get the speculation going.  Who opened Danny's eyes, and is this who the Celts will try and move up in the draft to select?

I would have to say Justin Anderson. 

Also remember Danny was not able to attend workouts in the beginning.  But his son and CBS probably gushed about a few guys they worked out.  I'm hoping it was Mickey

Yeah, a player projected for the 2nd rd in a draft that is said to lack depth that's who did it.

Good news for you Eddie20.

Mickey is also working out for the #Celtics for the 2nd time tomorrow. C’s own pick No. 28 in #NBADraft, but could be in mix for No. 16

I'd be okay with him at #45, but not at #28. We'll probably trade the latter pick anyways so the point will be moot.

Wait a minute, who tweeted that? Mickey at #28 is a reach, but at #16 is downright insane. It was either a family member, agent, or Triboy.

Eddie20 this your lucky day.  Per the link below Celts might have to take him at 16. I dont care how we get Mickey. Led the sec in double doubles, 2nd in rebounding, 1st in bpg. Would of finished off the year the way he started if it was not for iron deficiency issues(fixed now). 

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/06/jordan-mickey-likely.html

You know that doesn't seem legit, right?

What is legit is he is coming in for a 2nd workout. Only Anderson has worked out twice for the celts i believe. And mickey has a promise from a team picking in the 20s

You do the math

Can you kindly provide the source?

Read the link I posted. He said he has a promise.

You're quoting something called "Tiger Rag"?

I hate to break it to you, but if he had a promise in the "late in the first round" as the great Tiger Rag reported, then he wouldn't be working out for the C's. Unless he really think they'll take him at 16, which is delusional.

What? He said it himself. The top part of the article

You think it's delusional , when it is really not.  Portis , harrell, mickey are similar level prospects. Depends what a team is looking for

Far and away better than both. How can you group them together? Portis is going in the teens, Harrell in the 20's, and Mickey in the 30's or 40's.

Tell me why you think portis is better.

Compare portis to mickey stats. Is portis stats any better?

Portis is 6'10 but is not "above the rim". While mickey is 6'8 with  a 7'3.5 wingspan and 37 max vert (best out of all pfs).

Also who performed better vs Kentucky trees?

[Tr1boy]

eddie20 , no offense but scouts who think similar to you are the ones that miss out on good players like Draymond Green, Taj Gibson, Boozer etc.

It's not always about needing to 6'10 and over requirement to be a  good pf in the nba.   If you can make a jump shot that is fine, but how else can you impact the game??

The question is, can you play??  How do you help your team?  Both Portis and Mickey were valuable for their college teams.  Mickey was the defensive anchor for the LSU and played center (out of position) for most of the year.  And he still did a fine job.  He can guard multiple positions and is considered the best shot blocking talent of the 2015 draft.  His offensive capability is a bonus.   

[Greenback]

It's guys like you Mickey....LOL

[CM0]

I'm guessing either Stanley Johnson, Rashad Vaughn or Kevon Looney.

[Tr1boy]

I'm guessing either Stanley Johnson, Rashad Vaughn or Kevon Looney.

Johnson has not even worked out for the Celtics. Vaughn and Looney have.

I have concerns about Looney stamina. 

[Eddie20]

eddie20 , no offense but scouts who think similar to you are the ones that miss out on good players like Draymond Green, Taj Gibson, Boozer etc.

It's not always about needing to 6'10 and over requirement to be a  good pf in the nba.   If you can make a jump shot that is fine, but how else can you impact the game??

The question is, can you play??  How do you help your team?  Both Portis and Mickey were valuable for their college teams.  Mickey was the defensive anchor for the LSU and played center (out of position) for most of the year.  And he still did a fine job.  He can guard multiple positions and is considered the best shot blocking talent of the 2015 draft.  His offensive capability is a bonus.

The things you say, man. Who said that? His mom? The way you go on and on about a fringe level prospect is crazy. How about we let it go and will relive it once the draft comes and goes and Mickey gets drafted where he belongs.

[CM0]

I read somewhere today that the Celtics were one of three teams trying to trade up for a point guard and Cameron Payne was mentioned as the probable choice.  At that time it didn't make sense to me until the Marcus Smart to Philly rumor surfaced.

Thus, based on rumor and innuendo I am guessing Payne (though honestly I don't know if we worked him out)

Payne hurt his hand and didn't work out, though he did fly to Boston to have dinner with Ainge.

[danglertx]

eddie20 , no offense but scouts who think similar to you are the ones that miss out on good players like Draymond Green, Taj Gibson, Boozer etc.

It's not always about needing to 6'10 and over requirement to be a  good pf in the nba.   If you can make a jump shot that is fine, but how else can you impact the game??

The question is, can you play??  How do you help your team?  Both Portis and Mickey were valuable for their college teams.  Mickey was the defensive anchor for the LSU and played center (out of position) for most of the year.  And he still did a fine job.  He can guard multiple positions and is considered the best shot blocking talent of the 2015 draft.  His offensive capability is a bonus.

The things you say, man. Who said that? His mom? The way you go on and on about a fringe level prospect is crazy. How about we let it go and will relive it once the draft comes and goes and Mickey gets drafted where he belongs.

I watched the Draft Combine again and Mickey is a really good shot blocker.  Best in the draft, not sure about that, but he is really good.

[CM0]

I'm guessing either Stanley Johnson, Rashad Vaughn or Kevon Looney.

Johnson has not even worked out for the Celtics. Vaughn and Looney have.

I have concerns about Looney stamina.

Danny saw Johnson work out at the UCSB pro day (supposedly).

Source: http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=77949.msg1887909#msg1887909

[Eddie20]

eddie20 , no offense but scouts who think similar to you are the ones that miss out on good players like Draymond Green, Taj Gibson, Boozer etc.

It's not always about needing to 6'10 and over requirement to be a  good pf in the nba.   If you can make a jump shot that is fine, but how else can you impact the game??

The question is, can you play??  How do you help your team?  Both Portis and Mickey were valuable for their college teams.  Mickey was the defensive anchor for the LSU and played center (out of position) for most of the year.  And he still did a fine job.  He can guard multiple positions and is considered the best shot blocking talent of the 2015 draft.  His offensive capability is a bonus.

The things you say, man. Who said that? His mom? The way you go on and on about a fringe level prospect is crazy. How about we let it go and will relive it once the draft comes and goes and Mickey gets drafted where he belongs.

I watched the Draft Combine again and Mickey is a really good shot blocker.  Best in the draft, not sure about that, but he is really good.

We've already had the discussion that undersized college shot blockers don't translate well into the NBA. The 3 best shot blockers prospects are WCS, Towns, and Upshaw in how they translate to the next level.  Turner is in the mix too.

[Tr1boy]

eddie20 , no offense but scouts who think similar to you are the ones that miss out on good players like Draymond Green, Taj Gibson, Boozer etc.

It's not always about needing to 6'10 and over requirement to be a  good pf in the nba.   If you can make a jump shot that is fine, but how else can you impact the game??

The question is, can you play??  How do you help your team?  Both Portis and Mickey were valuable for their college teams.  Mickey was the defensive anchor for the LSU and played center (out of position) for most of the year.  And he still did a fine job.  He can guard multiple positions and is considered the best shot blocking talent of the 2015 draft.  His offensive capability is a bonus.

The things you say, man. Who said that? His mom? The way you go on and on about a fringe level prospect is crazy. How about we let it go and will relive it once the draft comes and goes and Mickey gets drafted where he belongs.

I watched the Draft Combine again and Mickey is a really good shot blocker.  Best in the draft, not sure about that, but he is really good.

We've already had the discussion that undersized college shot blockers don't translate well into the NBA. The 3 best shot blockers prospects are WCS, Towns, and Upshaw in how they translate to the next level.

you really have little to no idea what your talking about

WCS, Towns, Upshaw are trees. So they will be good shot blockers at the next level.  That is how you think

There is a little more than size and decent athleticism = great shot blocker.   

Why don't you next explain to me why Faried is such a poor rebounder??  If you know this is not true, tell me, before he was drafted, what made him a good rebounder and also  how he is such a good rebounder in the nba now?

[CM0]

On Looney:

Celtics director of player personnel Austin Ainge said following the workout. “I just think the combination of length and skill is unique.”

That skill also includes keen ball handling technique, which was fully on display during his high school career. As a 6-9 senior during his 2013-14 season at Hamilton High (Milwaukee, Wis.), Looney ran the point and averaged 27.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, 8.0 blocks and 7.0 assists per contest.

His game translated well into a power forward role at the collegiate level; last season Looney averaged 11.6 PPG and 9.2 RPG. His 331 rebounds and 15 double-doubles were tops among collegiate freshmen.

Because of his versatility, Looney believes he can “fit in pretty well with [the Celtics]. I think versatile players are needed and I think I can be one of those guys.”

He also brings some unteachable assets to the table, such as his 7-3½ wingspan. In a pre-draft interview with the C’s, UCLA coach Steve Alford said that because of Looney’s length, coupled with his extraordinary work ethic, “You’re just looking at somebody I think that’s going to be a really good pro for a long time.”

http://www.nba.com/celtics/celtics/news/sidebar/draft-workout-kevon-looney-brings-versatility-endless-potential

[Tr1boy]

Watch from 3:35.  DX also thinks Mickey is a tremendous shot blocker. 

A very good shot blocker does not spike the ball into the stands and starts showing their biceps like Alexander.  They make sure their man won't be left open, before exploding to block the shot. They make the extra effort to come out of nowhere to block the shot. They can block shots from standstill and without fouling.  Skill, timing, explosiveness, not getting burnt by the man your covering = a very good shot blocker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq4HB1c7W_4