Daily Links 5/21

“Luck of the draw went the Spurs way in ’97”

Boston Globe, Masters of the Obvious. What did the author of this article get paid for it? Nothing, I hope.

Just a different opinion, but I think that a frontline of Jefferson (who I like more at C) and Durant (who in two years will play PF and will be one of the best) could dominate for over a decade too. So I will support Danny if he takes Durant with the #1…

“reports are that Danny would take Durant at #1” ….. methinks the smokescreens are on!

I agree, I think Danny is given a “smokescreen” on taking Durant over Oden. Dominant centers are what championships are built around. Hopefully Danny knows that.

There were an unusually large amount of terrible articles today. San Antonio was the lucky one in 97? No kidding. Celtics fans shouldn’t be excited about the draft lottery? I beg to differ. An asterisk for Green Gimme a break. I think I picked the wrong profession.

lol at Oden ‘requesting’ that whomever draft him also draft Conley. I think I’d rather have Durant as well.

I don’t understand that Southcoast Today article. He makes a point of saying what a huge dropoff there has been in talent historically from the 2nd to the third pick (or at least saying it’s a crapshoot) and then goes on to list mostly counter-arguments!

Heinsohn is a such a blowhard. Nonetheless, no matter what happens, I fear Mr. Pierce will not be wearing a Cs uniform in the future.

If the Celts get the #1 pick would they trade it for the #2 plus a player?

Suppose the Celts get the #1 and promise not to take Durant if they get a player from the team with the #2 who in fact want Durant before Oden. It benefits Ainge not to say who he would take with the #1 pick.

Or how about this: The Celts get the first pick, draft Oden and find out that the reason he looks like he’s 35 is that he’s 34.

bceltfan: Dominant centers are what championships are built around.

I know Big Al is listed as a forward, but in my mind he’s a Center. Perhaps he’s the dominant center of the decade. I also think the combo of Al and Perk (as a unit) could be dominant even though they aren’t getting the hype right now.

Celtsfansince55, Oden couldn’t possibly be 34. That’s PP’s number and I doubt he’ll let anyone have it.

teague said:
  lol at Oden ‘requesting’ that whomever draft him also draft Conley.

If this is true it would concern me a bit. I would also be concerned with him signing with an inexperienced agent, especially the father of a teammate and friend whom he’ll also represent. I know there is history between the two. Some agents have really screwed up some players.

I would really hope that Danny would take Oden first overall… If he did take Durant and traded Pierce I as well would support to fire Ainge