DX Mock (post lottery)

[Eddie20]

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft-extended.php


3. Dragan Bender

Power forward has long been a position of need for the Celtics, and it was abundantly clear in the playoffs that Jared Sullinger is not a solution because of his struggles defensively. Enter Bender, whom many feel has a huge upside in today's NBA because of his defensive versatility, perimeter shooting and outstanding feel for the game.

16. Taurean Prince

With Evan Turner entering free agency, the Celtics could be in the hunt for a versatile, defensive oriented small forward in his mold. Prince can guard three positions and is a solid outside shooter, which may be attractive for a team that struggled from the perimeter at times last year. With five draft picks from the last two years on their roster, and many more potentially on the way, the Celtics might like the idea of adding a college senior who should be ready to contribute right away.

23. Ante Zizic

With their third first-round pick, the Celtics could be looking for a player they can stash in Europe for another year or two to continue to develop. Zizic has tremendous size to go along with excellent hands, nice toughness and a budding skill level that could easily get him selected 10 spots higher had he waited another year to raise his prospect profile.

31. Patrick McGraw
35. Stephen Zimmerman
45. Ben Bentil   
51. Jaron Blossomgame   
58. Isaiah Whitehead   

[The One]

They certainly know much more than I do but I would do it this way...

Bender
Skal
Maker

If that were to happen, I'd be thrilled.

Then address 3 point shooting via free agency and trades.

[The One]

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft-extended.php


3. Dragan Bender

Power forward has long been a position of need for the Celtics, and it was abundantly clear in the playoffs that Jared Sullinger is not a solution because of his struggles defensively. Enter Bender, whom many feel has a huge upside in today's NBA because of his defensive versatility, perimeter shooting and outstanding feel for the game.

Also I was really encouraged by the above.

[chambers]

I'd be happy with Bender or Hield. I actually like Jaylen Brown as an NBA pro more than Murray too but #3 is a bit of a reach.

Right now I'm pretty positive we are swapping picks with Phoenix so they can draft Bender and we can draft Hield and one of...
Labissiere
Deytona Davis
Marquise Chriss
Henry Ellenson

If we keep our #16 we may get two of the above guys.

[Jarrin John]

Right now I'm pretty positive we are swapping picks with Phoenix so they can draft Bender and we can draft Hield and one of…

#3 and #16 for #4 and #13 seems a (roughly) fair trade. Hopefully the Suns have identified a player they must have. And hopefully Danny figures out who that is.

[Ilikesports17]

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft-extended.php


3. Dragan Bender

Power forward has long been a position of need for the Celtics, and it was abundantly clear in the playoffs that Jared Sullinger is not a solution because of his struggles defensively. Enter Bender, whom many feel has a huge upside in today's NBA because of his defensive versatility, perimeter shooting and outstanding feel for the game.

Also I was really encouraged by the above.

For sure.

I've also heard that he is really competitive, those traits seem to make him a good fit for the Cs.

[Eddie20]

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-mock-draft-extended.php


3. Dragan Bender

Power forward has long been a position of need for the Celtics, and it was abundantly clear in the playoffs that Jared Sullinger is not a solution because of his struggles defensively. Enter Bender, whom many feel has a huge upside in today's NBA because of his defensive versatility, perimeter shooting and outstanding feel for the game.

Also I was really encouraged by the above.

For sure.

I've also heard that he is really competitive, those traits seem to make him a good fit for the Cs.

This was what one GM said about him per NBA.com

3. Boston Celtics
Dragan Bender | Israel | PF | 7-1 | 220
For all the talk about the possibility of the 76ers and/or Lakers making deals, the Celtics are probably the best candidate of all as a team pushing to get in position for a long playoff run now. The obvious need of adding outside shooting, especially behind the arc, puts Buddy Hield in the mix for the top three. But some teams think Bender has a chance to be great and one GM said he could easily see the Croatian becoming the best player in the draft in time. Bender is not Kristaps Porzingis no matter how many people want to make the comparison -- Bender is a better distributor, Porzingis has better range -- but the offense is very intriguing.

[PhoSita]

I would be very pleased if this is how the first round unfolds for the Celts.

[Atzar]

I'd be good with Bender.  Pau Gasol starter kit.  He has a ton of work to do to get there, but I think that's his ceiling.

He's the guy I want, assuming the Sixers and Lakers don't do anything stupid.  I'd also be content with Murray.  Not crazy about Hield at 3 - he's a guy I'd take in the 6-8 range, but not this early.  Dunn overlaps too much with pieces we already have, and while my opinion of Jaylen Brown is higher than the apparent consensus here, I don't think he fits our roster well. 

[Evantime34]

I would be very pleased if this is how the first round unfolds for the Celts.

Are you a big Prince fan? I like him but I think 16 might be too high.

I'd also prefer if they picked Diallo or Maker at 23. I know we need to stash some players but I'd rather do that with 2nd rounders. I think the team can handle 3 rookies.

[D Dub]

With all these picks, we'd be prudent to find a deal with PHX, MIN, or NO and pickup both Bender & Heild. 

That balances the risk/reward guy vs. the high floor/shooting Buddy can bring. 

Bradley
#16
#31
future Bos first

Would this package be enticing enough for a turn-the corner team to give up a top 6 pick?

[sofutomygaha]

It's hard to argue with the Taurean Prince pick, too, but for us specifically it seems like a strange way to go. Prince would fit in beautifully as a Celtic- in all the good ways and all the bad ways. A smart, tough, well-rounded but defensive-minded dude with long arms and no otherwise elite attributes or offensive upside. Jerebko's a spoon,  Crowder's a fork... what we need is a real sharp knife. Taurean Prince is a spork.

[Lucky17]

With all these picks, we'd be prudent to find a deal with PHX, MIN, or NO and pickup both Bender & Heild. 

That balances the risk/reward guy vs. the high floor/shooting Buddy can bring. 

Bradley
#16
#31
future Bos first

Would this package be enticing enough for a turn-the corner team to give up a top 6 pick?

I think so. I think it's too high a price to pay, though.

I'd very much want Ainge to do whatever possible to get another top-ten pick. Move any combination of the other picks after #3 and future picks.