Who do the C's Draft

[jcpry]

As as bit of a distraction. Who do the C's draft in what appears to be a pretty weak draft pool? What are the main needs PG/SG/SF or continue the search for a true backup PF/C?
One thing for sure we are not going to get a replacement for any of the big four drafting at 19.

[vct33]

One thing for sure we are not going to get a replacement for any of the big four drafting at 19.

I sort of disagree with this. Maybe we don't get a future HOFer but I think you can definitely hit paydirt with a legit NBA starter. Especially if Henry or Heyward get to us.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Danny will acquire another 1st rounder.

[jcpry]

I sort of disagree with this. Maybe we don't get a future HOFer but I think you can definitely hit paydirt with a legit NBA starter. Especially if Henry or Heyward get to us.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Danny will acquire another 1st rounder.

Both these players project to be long gone by the time we pick and crossing fingers does not appear to be a very strong strategy to me. I cant see getting another 1st rounder except by a trade as I dont see too many assets that we can trade for a 1st rounder without compromising what we have in the bank already.

[canadajerseys]

I sort of disagree with this. Maybe we don't get a future HOFer but I think you can definitely hit paydirt with a legit NBA starter. Especially if Henry or Heyward get to us.


can't agree with this more...

[vct33]

Both these players project to be long gone by the time we pick and crossing fingers does not appear to be a very strong strategy to me. I cant see getting another 1st rounder except by a trade as I dont see too many assets that we can trade for a 1st rounder without compromising what we have in the bank already.

Pre-draft projections and mocks are so goofy that it's hard to pay much attention to them. Just 10 days ago, every mock draft had Hayward going in the late teens and early 20's. A couple of them had us taking Babbitt with Hayward still on the board. Also, those guys were examples of players who I'd feel fortunate getting. However, there are a whole handful of mid first-rounders who I believe can be starters. I disagree with your assessment that this is a "pretty weak draft pool". I think this draft is quite a bit deeper than most.

As for acquiring another pick, sometimes cash money is all the assets you need.

[richard]

Chad Ford of ESPN has us taking Solomon Alabi

Position: C
Height: 7-1
Weight: 237
Age: 22
School: Florida State

Analysis: Alabi may seem like a bit of a reach to some, but I was impressed with the feedback I received from NBA scouts and GMs after the combine. Not only did he measure as the biggest player in the draft, but he showed a nice skills game and a terrific motor in the drills.

Some scouts are comparing him to Dikembe Mutombo. I don't think Alabi has the same sort of rebounding and shot-blocking ability, but he does have a similar demeanor and presence on the court.

[belgianfan]

Remember Saer Sene? Taken 10th by Seatle a couple of years ago, and way out of the league now. Alabi is a clone. I say no!

[sprtsfans]

maybe

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[Falcon63]

Remember Saer Sene? Taken 10th by Seatle a couple of years ago, and way out of the league now. Alabi is a clone. I say no!

Yes, because Alabi has played in the NBA already.....

[JeanClaudVan]

As as bit of a distraction. Who do the C's draft in what appears to be a pretty weak draft pool? What are the main needs PG/SG/SF or continue the jordans (http://www.dgksneakers.com/) search for a true backup PF/C?
One thing for sure we are not going to get a replacement for any of the big four drafting at 19.

Yea I don't think we will pick up any amazing players but there is definitely some potential. We'll just have to wait and see what happens but I hope we get someone worth it!

[Spleen]

I don't know what they're sipping over at RealGM, but I want more than anything for their mock draft to come true, but with one exception. RealGM made an unrealistic case for the Celtics taking Avery Bradley at 19 which didn't make sense from a couple of points. The C's do need a back up PG, but that need mightl be better served by either re-signing Nate or finding a veteran back up PG, and of course the more salient point is that Bradley isn't going to be there at 19 anyway.

But what I truly love about their delusion is that they have Patrick Paterson, the solid PF from Kentucky, going to the Spurs at the 20th pick. There is ABSOLUTELY no way that Patterson if by some Leprechaunain miracle were actually avaialble at 19 that the Celtics wouldn't jump all over him and we'd all be bragging about what a steal he was for the the next decade. If he slipped to the Spurs at 20, they would be declaring it a state holiday.

Not sure what they're drinking over there, but give me a double on the rocks and keep them coming.

[jcpry]

Seems like RealGM got something right with thier prediction!

[Ced]

Seems like RealGM got something right with thier prediction!

A busted clock is right twice a day.

Papakura! Awesome. I'm from Dunedin, looking forward to going home in December, but I'm going to miss the basketball coverage. But it will be nice to be away from Raptor fans.