2015 NBA Draft grades - Boston Celtics

[TA9]

A lot of you guys aren't happy with Terry Rozier, but you are apparently not the only one who has that opinion.

Yahoo Sports - Marc J. Spears
#16 - Terry Rozier - Grade: C

This was a surprising pick only because Rozier lacks an obvious NBA position. He doesn't have the pass-first mentality of a classic point guard, yet he's neither big enough, nor a consistent enough shooter to project as an elite wing. What Rozier does do well is get to the basket and defend. Perhaps that will be enough for him to carve a niche.

#28 - R.J. Hunter - Grade: B

Boston already added a strong perimeter defender in Terry Rozier. It added a shooter to go with him. NCAA tournament darling R.J. Hunter didn't shoot a high percentage this past season, but some of that was a result of the Panthers' need for him to shoot early and often. While the wing isn't an elite athlete, he can be a weapon in the NBA as a spot-up shooter.

Full Article:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/2015-nba-draft-first-round-grades--analysis-005216414.html

Sports Illustrated - Chris Mannix
#16 - Terry Rozier - Grade: C

Wow. Didn’t see this coming. Rozier drew praise during pre-draft workouts and performed well as the Cardinals' primary ballhandler last season. He’s a defensive-minded guard with great length, but it’s hard to see how Rozier fits in Boston, which is loaded with young talent in the backcourt, a group headlined by Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas. Danny Ainge is a trade-happy GM, who tried hard to get into the top 10 tonight. He likely has to make a move now to clear some minutes

#28 - R.J. Hunter - Grade: B+

Intriguing pick for Boston, which continues to add guards to an overcrowded backcourt. Hunter is a shooter. His shooting percentage last season at Georgia State (29.8%) is not a barometer of his true potential. At Georgia State, Hunter regularly saw two or three defenders; in the NBA, he won’t. Boston could also look to package Hunter, who had a lot of fans among teams picking in the 10-20 range. Interesting night for Danny Ainge and the Celtics

Full article:http://www.si.com/nba/2015/06/25/nba-draft-grades-results-analysis-wolves-lakers-76ers-knicks#

Do you guys disagree/agree with the grades? I honestly believe that Rozier deserves a little higher. He isn't a bad player, but was just picked a little higher than expected

[krumeto]

I agree with the Cs but not because Rozier is that bad of a player. The alternatives were not that better either. It is the horrible fit for us I have problems with.

Was Rozier that much better than Portis, Anderson, RHJ or Dekker? IMO, everyone of those is a way better fit than Rozier.

The Bs and B+s for RJ Hunter at 28 are underselling it. RJ fits a need - 3P shooting and was slotted way higher than 28. That is a solid A to me.

[littleteapot]

Ainge obviously went for BPA. The issue is now we have to make moves.