DraftExpress mock draft is fantastic for Celtics

[KG Living Legend]

 Has us taking

 Dragan Bender #3 4-5
 Caris Levert #20 1-3
 Buddy Hield #22 two guard
 Isaiah Briscoe #31 two guard
 Aj Hammond's #35 5
 Tyler Ulis #47 PG
 Danuel House #51
 Buza #57

 Just staggering that we have 8 picks, and five in the top 35 overall. Has anyone ever had more than five out of thirtyfive?

 The first three picks would be fine with me, doubt Hield last that long though. I found his flaw, he's listed at 6'4.5" with shoes, so he's probably around 6'3" without them.

 Aj Hammond's would be nice at #35. The rest of the picks make little sense though.

 I would either draft Brice Johnson aka the new Matrix, or package the picks up and grab Sabonis JR.

 If we could score

 Bender
 Hield
 Levert
 Brice Johnson
 Sabonis

 That would be an outstanding draft. We could wait on Bender for one year if necessary. Either retain Amir, resign Sully, or grab a free agent big man.

[letsgoblue86]

Hield is going top 10 - book it!

[konkmv]

We wiĺ get a top 2 pick this time... i hope skai declares but he will fall... hope we trade up for him... ingram skai and pg is wnough

[Birdman]

Hield is going top 10 - book it!

agree

[CFAN38]

The Cs likely won't have room for all of them but levers,Hield,Briscoe, and ullis would be a great haul . I think all will make it in the nba at various levels/roles

[Granath]

 Has us taking

 Dragan Bender #3 4-5
 Caris Levert #20 1-3
 Buddy Hield #22 two guard
 Isaiah Briscoe #31 two guard
 Aj Hammond's #35 5
 Tyler Ulis #47 PG
 Danuel House #51
 Buza #57

 Just staggering that we have 8 picks, and five in the top 35 overall. Has anyone ever had more than five out of thirtyfive?

 The first three picks would be fine with me, doubt Hield last that long though. I found his flaw, he's listed at 6'4.5" with shoes, so he's probably around 6'3" without them.

 Aj Hammond's would be nice at #35. The rest of the picks make little sense though.

 I would either draft Brice Johnson aka the new Matrix, or package the picks up and grab Sabonis JR.

 If we could score

 Bender
 Hield
 Levert
 Brice Johnson
 Sabonis

 That would be an outstanding draft. We could wait on Bender for one year if necessary. Either retain Amir, resign Sully, or grab a free agent big man.

I appreciate what DraftExpress is trying to do - they don't make trades in their mocks - but this becomes one of those times a mock for the Cs is worthless. This simply can't happen. It's an impossibility because the Celtics don't have that many roster spots open. Trades have to happen and therefore predicting any actual draftees (with the exception of the Nets' pick) in a non-trade mock is basically a non-starter. 

[Csfan1984]

Can we trade them all for Ingram?

[Al91]

I used to really dig mock drafts, but considering how hectic draft day is I can't put stock into them anymore. Some predict draft results best on best player available, others on fit, but at the end of the day anything can happen (Rozier, anyone?). They're great for a general idea of what may happen, but we surely can't count on them predicting the future (remember Noel's slippage).

Similarly, I wouldn't be happy if the Celtics made all of their own picks this draft. I'm expecting the picks to be packaged to slip into a more favorable position for either a trade or a closer shot at a top three talent.

[KG Living Legend]

 Has us taking

 Dragan Bender #3 4-5
 Caris Levert #20 1-3
 Buddy Hield #22 two guard
 Isaiah Briscoe #31 two guard
 Aj Hammond's #35 5
 Tyler Ulis #47 PG
 Danuel House #51
 Buza #57

 Just staggering that we have 8 picks, and five in the top 35 overall. Has anyone ever had more than five out of thirtyfive?

 The first three picks would be fine with me, doubt Hield last that long though. I found his flaw, he's listed at 6'4.5" with shoes, so he's probably around 6'3" without them.

 Aj Hammond's would be nice at #35. The rest of the picks make little sense though.

 I would either draft Brice Johnson aka the new Matrix, or package the picks up and grab Sabonis JR.

 If we could score

 Bender
 Hield
 Levert
 Brice Johnson
 Sabonis

 That would be an outstanding draft. We could wait on Bender for one year if necessary. Either retain Amir, resign Sully, or grab a free agent big man.

I appreciate what DraftExpress is trying to do - they don't make trades in their mocks - but this becomes one of those times a mock for the Cs is worthless. This simply can't happen. It's an impossibility because the Celtics don't have that many roster spots open. Trades have to happen and therefore predicting any actual draftees (with the exception of the Nets' pick) in a non-trade mock is basically a non-starter.

 Granath, I here you that's why I consolidated to  five draft picks in my example we technically could have six open roster spots.

 Amir and Jonas declined.
 Sully gone free agency.
 Turner gone.
 Lee gone.
 Zeller gone.

 Add to that we can draft and stash.

[86MaxwellSmart]

I used to really dig mock drafts, but considering how hectic draft day is I can't put stock into them anymore. Some predict draft results best on best player available, others on fit, but at the end of the day anything can happen (Rozier, anyone?). They're great for a general idea of what may happen, but we surely can't count on them predicting the future (remember Noel's slippage).

Similarly, I wouldn't be happy if the Celtics made all of their own picks this draft. I'm expecting the picks to be packaged to slip into a more favorable position for either a trade or a closer shot at a top three talent.

Sometimes I think GM's in this league,actually use mock drafts to make their selections.

[max215]

Hield is going top 10 - book it!

I have to agree. I'm not sure there are 6 or 7 guys I'd rather have than Hield. His ability to score looks like it will translate well to the NBA.

[cltc5]

Can we trade them all for Ingram?

Yes!

[esel1000]

Hield is going top 10 - book it!

I have to agree. I'm not sure there are 6 or 7 guys I'd rather have than Hield. His ability to score looks like it will translate well to the NBA.

He's become one of my favorite college players to watch. Amazing player.

Something about Bender worries me...

[Celtics4ever]

Not enough size in that mock draft for my taste. 

I would take Dunn over Bender, 4PPG is not that good.  Sorry but these stats stink

http://basketball.realgm.com/player/Dragan-Bender/Summary/41582

[greece66]

Can we trade them all for Ingram?

No.