TP for OP
The problem for all these pundits is that this draft starts at 3 with the biggest joker in the GM pack. Danny has the reputation of going whatever way he wants in the draft (with the full support of ownership), of being a gambler, and being a walking/talking smokescreen. No one knows what Danny's going to do in the draft and you can't trust anything he says.
Maybe most important for DX slotting Dunn at 3 is that he's the guy in most demand after Simmons and Ingram. Excluding the Cs, 5 of the first 7 teams drafting at the top round like Dunn a lot with PHX and DEN already having PGs. CHI is another team with the goods to trade up likes him too while the NYK might.
Why would Danny pick Dunn at 3 for himself? BPA (production + athleticism) and he also plays very strong defense, which is very important in DA's and BCS's world. He could be paired with any guard on our roster because he tall enough and quick enough to defend either position.
This was new info too: The Celtics are unlikely to be scared off by not receiving his medical info from his agents or the benefit of a workout, as their own team doctor conducted Dunn's shoulder surgery a few years ago, and they may know him better than anyone in this draft having played right up the road in Providence.
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Otherwise, this draft seems to hint that Bender's falling. If so DEN makes a lot of sense. Hield seems like a slightly better fit in MIN than Murray and as in every mock draft, whichever player is left from the top 8 never gets past SAC. I cannot say I am thrilled about Valentine at 23 given there are some good stash candidates available and we are going to have to draft them.
