Who is the dream fit at PF for the Celtics

[Ilikesports17]

Well to be perfect for Brad he needs to be at least adequate as a passer and he must be able to stretch the floor.

To fit perfect next to Al, he needs to be a terrific rebounder and must be able to defend decently well on the perimeter(Al cant do this).

So, who out there is a good passer, who can stretch the floor, defend the perimeter and (bonus) provide a physical presence inside whether thats strength and tougness or shot blocking.

Blake Griffin actually has the near perfect skillset. Kristapz checks a lot of those boxes. If Millsap rebounded the tiniest bit better, hed be perfect.

If you are talking recent draft picks, Id say: Sabonis, Chriss(mediocre rebounder) and maybe Gordon(neither a rebounder nor floor spacer) and Randle(cant defend perimeter and cant spread floor).

Really no prospects in recent memory(outisde Kristaps) are both decent NBA players and check all those boxes.

Johnathan Isaac is really close. He has the size and athleticism to defend the perimeter and also could rebound well. Hes also got a nice stroke from the outside. Problem with him is that he isnt a good passer(not a dealbreaker) and he strikes me as more of a finesse guy, he has a skinnier frame and might not as much toughness and rebounding as I think is ideal.

Blake - Cant pass nor shoot the 3
And Isaac - asthma condition

Blake is a very good passer. Asthma is really treatable. Medicine has come a long way man.

[tarheelsxxiii]

saltlover.  I don't know his measurements, but if he's half as good at basketball as he is posting, he'd pair nicely with big Al. 

[max215]

Kevin Garnett. Frankly, he's usually the answer to this question.

[Darío SpanishFan]

Well to be perfect for Brad he needs to be at least adequate as a passer and he must be able to stretch the floor.

To fit perfect next to Al, he needs to be a terrific rebounder and must be able to defend decently well on the perimeter(Al cant do this).

So, who out there is a good passer, who can stretch the floor, defend the perimeter and (bonus) provide a physical presence inside whether thats strength and tougness or shot blocking.

Blake Griffin actually has the near perfect skillset. Kristapz checks a lot of those boxes. If Millsap rebounded the tiniest bit better, hed be perfect.

If you are talking recent draft picks, Id say: Sabonis, Chriss(mediocre rebounder) and maybe Gordon(neither a rebounder nor floor spacer) and Randle(cant defend perimeter and cant spread floor).

Really no prospects in recent memory(outisde Kristaps) are both decent NBA players and check all those boxes.

Johnathan Isaac is really close. He has the size and athleticism to defend the perimeter and also could rebound well. Hes also got a nice stroke from the outside. Problem with him is that he isnt a good passer(not a dealbreaker) and he strikes me as more of a finesse guy, he has a skinnier frame and might not as much toughness and rebounding as I think is ideal.

Blake - Cant pass nor shoot the 3
And Isaac - asthma condition

Many elite sportsmen have asthma, even cyclists. It's not as dangerous as a heart condition these days.

[RJ87]

Well to be perfect for Brad he needs to be at least adequate as a passer and he must be able to stretch the floor.

To fit perfect next to Al, he needs to be a terrific rebounder and must be able to defend decently well on the perimeter(Al cant do this).

So, who out there is a good passer, who can stretch the floor, defend the perimeter and (bonus) provide a physical presence inside whether thats strength and tougness or shot blocking.

Blake Griffin actually has the near perfect skillset. Kristapz checks a lot of those boxes. If Millsap rebounded the tiniest bit better, hed be perfect.

If you are talking recent draft picks, Id say: Sabonis, Chriss(mediocre rebounder) and maybe Gordon(neither a rebounder nor floor spacer) and Randle(cant defend perimeter and cant spread floor).

Really no prospects in recent memory(outisde Kristaps) are both decent NBA players and check all those boxes.

Johnathan Isaac is really close. He has the size and athleticism to defend the perimeter and also could rebound well. Hes also got a nice stroke from the outside. Problem with him is that he isnt a good passer(not a dealbreaker) and he strikes me as more of a finesse guy, he has a skinnier frame and might not as much toughness and rebounding as I think is ideal.

Blake - Cant pass nor shoot the 3
And Isaac - asthma condition

Blake is a very good passer. Asthma is really treatable. Medicine has come a long way man.

Blake's passing is elite for his size. I don't understand how someone actually thinks he can't pass. That's one of his best skills as a player.

[liam]

Anthony Davis makes us top in the East and maybe best in the league!

[number_n9ne]

If these playoffs have taught me anything, it's that we need to emphasize the small ball 5 out and keep 5 skilled players in the starting lineup. Therefore my answer is Carmelo Anthony 

I know, your inner rage wants to throttle me for saying it, but breathe, it's gonna happen this summer...

[Ilikesports17]

If these playoffs have taught me anything, it's that we need to emphasize the small ball 5 out and keep 5 skilled players in the starting lineup. Therefore my answer is Carmelo Anthony 

I know, your inner rage wants to throttle me for saying it, but breathe, it's gonna happen this summer...

wouldnt mind it. Secondary scoring option to IT, pretty decent rebounder.

[moiso]

Well to be perfect for Brad he needs to be at least adequate as a passer and he must be able to stretch the floor.

To fit perfect next to Al, he needs to be a terrific rebounder and must be able to defend decently well on the perimeter(Al cant do this).

So, who out there is a good passer, who can stretch the floor, defend the perimeter and (bonus) provide a physical presence inside whether thats strength and tougness or shot blocking.

Blake Griffin actually has the near perfect skillset. Kristapz checks a lot of those boxes. If Millsap rebounded the tiniest bit better, hed be perfect.

If you are talking recent draft picks, Id say: Sabonis, Chriss(mediocre rebounder) and maybe Gordon(neither a rebounder nor floor spacer) and Randle(cant defend perimeter and cant spread floor).

Really no prospects in recent memory(outisde Kristaps) are both decent NBA players and check all those boxes.

Johnathan Isaac is really close. He has the size and athleticism to defend the perimeter and also could rebound well. Hes also got a nice stroke from the outside. Problem with him is that he isnt a good passer(not a dealbreaker) and he strikes me as more of a finesse guy, he has a skinnier frame and might not as much toughness and rebounding as I think is ideal.

Blake - Cant pass nor shoot the 3
And Isaac - asthma condition

Blake is a very good passer. Asthma is really treatable. Medicine has come a long way man.

Blake's passing is elite for his size. I don't understand how someone actually thinks he can't pass. That's one of his best skills as a player.

He must be daydreaming of Mickey and Sabonis when Griffin is making great passes on tv

[positivitize]

Kevin Garnett. Frankly, he's usually the answer to this question.

Tp. Exactly my thoughts

[Darío SpanishFan]

You talk about Garnett, but for this Celtics, the Pau Gasol of the Lakers would be ideal. Fine outside shooter, very high BBIQ and team-oriented player.

About this year's free agents, Ibaka would fit better than many expect if we can't land Hayward, Griffin or another big fish. Also, I'd take a look at Motiejunas.

[Smartacus]

If these playoffs have taught me anything, it's that we need to emphasize the small ball 5 out and keep 5 skilled players in the starting lineup. Therefore my answer is Carmelo Anthony 

I know, your inner rage wants to throttle me for saying it, but breathe, it's gonna happen this summer...

wouldnt mind it. Secondary scoring option to IT, pretty decent rebounder.

This is a great way to look at the issue. Is Melo a top 5 PF? Probably not but he is easily a top 5 option to slide into our small ball lineup.

I'd be fine with either Melo or Blake this summer.

[Roy H.]

Horford / Boogie

[guava_wrench]

I would love to see the frontcourt passing with Horford and Griffin. Wow. There would be some diminishing returns though.

[guava_wrench]

You talk about Garnett, but for this Celtics, the Pau Gasol of the Lakers would be ideal. Fine outside shooter, very high BBIQ and team-oriented player.

About this year's free agents, Ibaka would fit better than many expect if we can't land Hayward, Griffin or another big fish. Also, I'd take a look at Motiejunas.

Ibaka at his physical peak would be amazing. I haven't kept close tabs on his condition this season.