Danny: who we take at 3 is who we would've taken at 1

[Celtics4ever]

LOL at ainge making a different excuse daily for giving away Fultz in order to draft  T-Rex arms Jackson.

His arms are what 6'10" and he is 6'8", so not T-Rex arms by any means.   How about that 8'9 and 3/4" standing reach though?  It is more than Sully's and he is shorter.

Those arms really hurt him here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsXN_GpW3Vg

Look at the 40 min mark.

This guy can flat out jump out of the gym and has the explosiveness that Ainge wants after seeing Jaylen Brown.

[droopdog7]

While I believe that Fultz was not their guy, his statement does not make sense.  He does not know for sure who will be there at #3 so he can't say they guy they end up picking is the one they would be picked at #1 (unless it's a real wildcard).  My guess is that we will end up with Tatum but I am hoping for Jackson.

[Celtics18]

So we're supposed to believe that Danny would have taken both Tatum and Jackson at #1 (since the team is still deciding between the two according to Woj)?  That Fultz is no better than #3 on the Celtics draft board?

I don't buy it.

Why not?  To me, the trade doesn't make sense otherwise.

[the TRUTH]

While I believe that Fultz was not their guy, his statement does not make sense.  He does not know for sure who will be there at #3 so he can't say they guy they end up picking is the one they would be picked at #1 (unless it's a real wildcard).  My guess is that we will end up with Tatum but I am hoping for Jackson.

I agree to a certain extent, but the deal likely doesn't get done unless Philly tells Boston who it's selecting first overall. And it's possible that the C's found out who LA is taking (once Philly makes its pick) either via their discussions with Philly or Boston's own trade talks with LA behind closed doors. This situation reminds me of the 2016 NFL Draft when the Eagles traded up to number two and said they knew who they were drafting but had no idea who the Rams were drafting.

[droopdog7]

While I believe that Fultz was not their guy, his statement does not make sense.  He does not know for sure who will be there at #3 so he can't say they guy they end up picking is the one they would be picked at #1 (unless it's a real wildcard).  My guess is that we will end up with Tatum but I am hoping for Jackson.

I agree to a certain extent, but the deal likely doesn't get done unless Philly tells Boston who it's selecting first overall. And it's possible that the C's found out who LA is taking (once Philly makes its pick) either via their discussions with Philly or Boston's own trade talks with LA behind closed doors. This situation reminds me of the 2016 NFL Draft when the Eagles traded up to number two and said they knew who they were drafting but had no idea who the Rams were drafting.

You're absolutely right.  DA may very well think he knows (or actually knows) who LA is taking at #2 (since we pretty much know Fultz will go #1).  I guess another thing in our favor is that the lakers may be very hesitant to take a small forward (Tatum or Jackson) given that they just selected Ingram last year.

Either way, the draft definitely got a lot more intriguing.

[oldtype]

While I believe that Fultz was not their guy, his statement does not make sense.  He does not know for sure who will be there at #3 so he can't say they guy they end up picking is the one they would be picked at #1 (unless it's a real wildcard).  My guess is that we will end up with Tatum but I am hoping for Jackson.

I agree to a certain extent, but the deal likely doesn't get done unless Philly tells Boston who it's selecting first overall. And it's possible that the C's found out who LA is taking (once Philly makes its pick) either via their discussions with Philly or Boston's own trade talks with LA behind closed doors. This situation reminds me of the 2016 NFL Draft when the Eagles traded up to number two and said they knew who they were drafting but had no idea who the Rams were drafting.

You're absolutely right.  DA may very well think he knows (or actually knows) who LA is taking at #2 (since we pretty much know Fultz will go #1).  I guess another thing in our favor is that the lakers may be very hesitant to take a small forward (Tatum or Jackson) given that they just selected Ingram last year.

Either way, the draft definitely got a lot more intriguing.

This all makes a lot of sense if the Jackson promise to LA rumors are true, Ainge knows this, and he's taking Ball. Right?

[boscel33]

From his press conference announcing the deal.

Well, there you have it. Apparently one of Jackson or Tatum has been their guy all along. He also said this was a unanimous decision from the organization, including Brad. He also said this could lead into another deal, and they've already received calls regarding the 3rd pick, though they're happy with this trade regardless of any other moves.

Hard to argue the logic here. You might disagree with the draft analysis, but if they were going to take Jackson/Tatum anyways, then this is a no-brainer.

I'm guessing the bad Fultz workout sealed the deal for them. I still think it's Tatum.

Funny on the workout comment.  Didn't reports come out of Philly that he didn't shoot well either?  I agree, it's probably Tatum and don't be surprised if he drops to 4 in another trade to get him.

[Tr1boy]

Press Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPikNbsEvqk

[mctyson]

Tough to look at without thinking he's just saying that to alleviate the justifiable concern among the fan base right now.

He doesn't care about the fan base's concern.  See: Brown, Jaylen.

[mef730]

How long is it before "who we take at 3 is who we would've taken at 1" becomes the phrase that replaces "fireworks" when we want to make fun of the front office?

Mike

[mctyson]

I didn't see the press conference or read the transcript, but I can't believe this is accurate. It's actually impossible for him to know that. He could only pick one player at number 1, so there is no way for him to be sure that player will be available at 3. This is just talk.

If Tatum is #1 on his board there is a very high likelihood he would be available at #3 with PHI and LA drafting 1/2.

[mctyson]

While I believe that Fultz was not their guy, his statement does not make sense.  He does not know for sure who will be there at #3 so he can't say they guy they end up picking is the one they would be picked at #1 (unless it's a real wildcard).  My guess is that we will end up with Tatum but I am hoping for Jackson.

He knows that by trading PHI the #1 they are taking Fultz.  LA cannot draft 2 players.  When he says that he knows they can get they guy they want he means "Not Fultz, Not Ball."

[the TRUTH]

While I believe that Fultz was not their guy, his statement does not make sense.  He does not know for sure who will be there at #3 so he can't say they guy they end up picking is the one they would be picked at #1 (unless it's a real wildcard).  My guess is that we will end up with Tatum but I am hoping for Jackson.

I agree to a certain extent, but the deal likely doesn't get done unless Philly tells Boston who it's selecting first overall. And it's possible that the C's found out who LA is taking (once Philly makes its pick) either via their discussions with Philly or Boston's own trade talks with LA behind closed doors. This situation reminds me of the 2016 NFL Draft when the Eagles traded up to number two and said they knew who they were drafting but had no idea who the Rams were drafting.

You're absolutely right.  DA may very well think he knows (or actually knows) who LA is taking at #2 (since we pretty much know Fultz will go #1).  I guess another thing in our favor is that the lakers may be very hesitant to take a small forward (Tatum or Jackson) given that they just selected Ingram last year.

Either way, the draft definitely got a lot more intriguing.

This all makes a lot of sense if the Jackson promise to LA rumors are true, Ainge knows this, and he's taking Ball. Right?

I may be in the minority here, but while Ball's dad is obnoxious, I wouldn't be shocked (or upset) if Ainge drafted him. Ainge loved Jason Kidd as a player, and Ball has drawn a lot of comparisons to Kidd. If Ainge and Stevens feel like they know how to reign his dad in, Ball could be an absolute stud in Boston.

[chambers]

I'm thinking Isaac is in play here.
Size, skill, shooting stroke.

[OldSchoolDude]

Press Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPikNbsEvqk

Thanks I wanted to hear it