Blakely: C's Narrowed down to Brown, Bender, Hield and Dunn

[mr. dee]

Austin Ainge have mentioned that the C's have narrowed down to 4 players at the 3rd pick. According to Sherrod Blakely's speculation, those names on the thread title are on the final list.

[esel1000]

So it's between Chriss and Murray? #sherrod

[merkins]

Austin Ainge have mentioned that the C's have narrowed down to 4 players at the 3rd pick. According to Sherrod Blakely's speculation, those names on the thread title are on the final list.

AA doing exactly what should be done right now to build value around the pick.  Suggest a large pool of potential players are being considered, no names!  I dont think there is a star out there to be offered for the #3 but there could be an opportunity to package picks and move around in the draft and maybe grab a useful rotation player out of this.

If you are top 7-8 and really want someone that the Cs could be considering in this mystery pool, maybe you offer the pick and a player who could fill a Cs need.  What about one of those Denver bigs and the #7 for #3 and #16?

[walker834]

I believe this to be true. I've been saying this though.  I don't think Chriss or Murray make much sense that high.  Hield is a better shooter than Murray and prospect. Bender has more upside than Chriss.  I really think it's going to end up being between Brown and Dunn though whether we keep the pick or trade it unless Bender really impresses.  Or we trade Bradley.  Hield doesn't make much sense with Bradley here.

Ainge talks  to other teams more than people realize and what players teams are interested in. If a team really wanted Chriss or Murray and was willing to trade us something of value,we might take them but there probably aren't situations like that. 

Dunn on the other hand is that good and worth looking at far as taking him or more likely trading him. 

Ainge has been up and down on Bender.  I still think he's a better prospect than Chriss though.  He is due for another workout where the Celtics will probably narrow it even more from there.

I think the reporting has been pretty good this time around if  you read between the lines.  I don't think it's necessarily a smokescreen, although we might have something else in the works ultimately.

Taking Dunn. Trading the pick for Butler all that makes sense.   Horford this summer.  Possibly signing Dudley as a fill in for Durant. Kevin Love for other picks and players possibly.  It all makes sense. IT might not end up that way and we might end up doing something else entirely, but I still think that's accurate that we are inquiring on these guys.

Ainge also talks to players agents as far as whether players will play here or not. Where teams stand as far as trades how hot or cold they are etc..

[hwangjini_1]

So, Ainge is now in the stage of the decision making process as all of us at CB. Good for him for catching up with us. 

[Chief]

Sherrod is worthless.

[Smartacus]

Austin Ainge have mentioned that the C's have narrowed down to 4 players at the 3rd pick. According to Sherrod Blakely's speculation, those names on the thread title are on the final list.

AA doing exactly what should be done right now to build value around the pick.  Suggest a large pool of potential players are being considered, no names!  I dont think there is a star out there to be offered for the #3 but there could be an opportunity to package picks and move around in the draft and maybe grab a useful rotation player out of this.

If you are top 7-8 and really want someone that the Cs could be considering in this mystery pool, maybe you offer the pick and a player who could fill a Cs need.  What about one of those Denver bigs and the #7 for #3 and #16?

I'd be all about getting Nurkic in here to take Sullinger's spot. He'd provide an edge that no this team currently lacks. Take whoever falls out of the top 6 be it Brown, Murray, Bender, Chriss. We could use any of those guys.

[Celtics18]

So it's between Chriss and Murray? #sherrod

TP.  Beat me to that quip.

[walker834]

I don't see why people are so high on Chriss and Murray.  Chriss has a really dumb look on his face in most photos.   Both guys  are athletic and have some excitement to them that way but the reporting makes more sense to me, and usually i completely disagree with what is reported. I don't even think Hield ends up here.  The Lakers just worked him out and seems like he'd be at the end of our list. Maybe I'm getting lazy and just reading what people have to say more nowadays but even still. Just look at photos of Chriss. He has a really dumb look on his face. If that's our future so be it I guess.

Marquese Chriss at least right now equals a deer in headlights. I guess that could be good ultimately.  Murray has a good all around game.  I'm not that excited for either player though.

There isn't a player this draft at 3 that is going to come in and really set the world on fire right away.

The quality of talent coming into the league is not that exciting in general, but play has been changing for years.  It' s not so much a game of improvisation or player intelligence anymore. It's based on numbers and a lot of direction, so a deer in headlights might actually do well ultimately if he can run and jump. It's just different. It's more scripted from a lot of number crunching and direction in different ways vs doing other things.

I'm serious too.  Go to google and google images of celtics legends like Bird and Russell and compare their intelligent faces to a guy like Chriss.  This is what the nba has become.  It's so based on athleticism and predictable scripted mindless  styles of play you get players like this.  It's not even a mean thing to say. Red called Cousy a local yokel and refused to draft him at first until he smartened up and it's the same thing.   Yes Chriss could be good the way the NBA is now but the dude needs to wake up a bit.  Players now need to be able to react on the fly to fit the fast pace of the league and be aggressive.

We'll  probably end up taking him now who knows. Or Murray.   I'd take Chriss.  Murray has his own issues.  Decent all around player. But just seems cocky for a guy who really isn't that good.  Best player in the draft?  Really?

But honestly the rankings make sense.  Chriss and Murray aren't as developed as the other guys.  Maybe they are a bit more athletic and have higher upside down the road,but there is even more gambling involved and the upside difference isn't that great if at all.  They are lesser developed with possibly more upside but yeah.

All the prospects we are looking at are so close this year.    People think Bender is a mystery.  He's more developed mentally than Chriss.   

[walker834]

I think the rankings are

1. Brown(most physically and mentally gifted player right now)
2. Bender(Smart player too.  Could move up or fall depending on his last workout. Still an interesting prospect.  So long and farther along than people think.  Thinking mans player. Has to bulk up a bit)
3. Hield(best shooter and prospect right now that way.  Hard worker. Not the most physically gifted. He is mentally gifted.  We have Bradley who he is similar to. Better shooter, less defense but probably similar upside.  Underrated)
4. Dunn(best possible prospect right there with Brown but doesn't make much sense for us.  More trade scenario player)
5. Chriss(physically gifted but a bit dumb and I question his motivation)
6. Murray(good all around player but chip on his shoulder and not as good as he thinks he is) I  am not a fan of his.  I might swap him and Chriss though.   

It doesn't matter now because I wouldn't draft either Chriss or Murray at our spot right now unless something changes. I might even put other players ahead of both where they would fall down even moreso if we were picking later.  I think both these guys are slide candidates and somewhat overhyped that way.  We are picking in a good spot.   I'd be fearful if we were picknig after Dunn and probably try to do that, although we might find someone.  I don't like Chriss and Murray that much.

[PhoSita]

I think Danny will draft Dunn.  Just a feeling. 

Maybe Brown. 

[alldaboston]

Well, Steve Kyler for what it's worth said they're narrowing down to Brown or Murray, with Bender a third possibility as well bc he still has his workout.

[max215]

Regardless of what Hackley says, I think Brown is Danny's guy.

[MJohnnyboy]

Steve Kyler says its basically down to Brown and Murray with Chriss having an outside chance

Prediction: Regardless of whether or not they keep the pick, the Celtics will draft SOMEONE on Thursday. Am I onto something guys?

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

I don't care, LBJ just crushed the thought of KD coming here for all who believed LOL.