A Couple Draft Rumors

by Jeff Clark on Jun 23, 2008 12:00 PM EDT in Boston Celtics Rumors

Not much is going to be known about the Celtics draft since 29 teams have to pick before them and the senarios are endless. But here's a couple of rumors to keep you talking about it anyway.

Jonathan Givony:

A team like Boston could decide to pick Serge Ibaka at 30 and stash him in Spain next season, which would help them with their problematic luxury tax situation. That’s one of the reasons Boston is heavily considering moving their pick, as they are "not in love with anyone in that range" according to one source with knowledge of the situation.

Dime Magazine:

And at the #30 pick, the newly-crowned champion Celtics might be looking at adding an All-American to their roster. Rumor is Roy Hibbert’s stock is dropping to the point where he could be available when the C’s pick. That wouldn’t be the worst move for Boston; P.J. Brown could very likely retire this summer, and even if he doesn’t, Kendrick Perkins will need a backup for whenever P.J. does eventually call it a career. Plus Doc Rivers is very familiar with Hibbert, who played with his son Jeremiah Rivers at Georgetown. (Jeremiah has since transferred to Indiana.) At the same time, we also heard yesterday that the Kings like Hibbert at #12, so who knows where he’ll end up

I'm skeptical at best that Hibbert would last that long, but if he did (or if the C's traded up to get him) I wouldn't be disappointed at all.

The Givony rumors/speculation sound a lot more realistic to me.

Also see: Chad Ford's Mock 6.0 | Big Raps/Pacers Rumor

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NO! to Hibbert, at 30 or 60. Please no.

by BrickJames on Jun 23, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions

I would love to grab Courtney Lee at #30. DeAndre Jordan goes at #28 in ESPN’s mock. I think that is the closest he will get to us. I don’t think Hibbert will fall to us either. Batum didn’t go in the ESPN mock either, so he would be a possibility as well. Can’t wait to see what Danny does Thursday night.

by Rizzo on Jun 23, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t really trust Jonathan Givony. Isn’t he the one who said we were almost definitely taking a Euro with our second rounder last year?

by Roy_Hobbs on Jun 23, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

what a difference from last year.

by nazzbo on Jun 23, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t trust anyone this time of year. They all lie and then brag about how much they lied after the draft.

by Jeff Clark on Jun 23, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

Ford’s mock is a little better, but Love is too low, and so is Speights. Memphis isn’t going to take a guard. If they do, they will likely be drafting for someone else.

by Brickowski on Jun 23, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

With this much uncertainty in this year’s draft, how is it that scouts have called this a deep draft? If it’s deep, why do we hear rumors that the Celtics are likely to MOVE the pick?

by moskqq on Jun 23, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Raps with JO could be good. Depending on his health. I guess he wants out of Indy and TJ wants out of Raps. Careful what you ask for TJ.

by GreenBalls on Jun 23, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Even the possibility of Hibbert dropping to us just goes to show that it never, ever, EVER pays off in terms of draft position to stay an extra year. If your stock is high, you should strike while the iron is hot.

by Pawtucket Pat on Jun 23, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

“Even the possibility of Hibbert dropping to us just goes to show that it never, ever, EVER pays off in terms of draft position to stay an extra year. If your stock is high, you should strike while the iron is hot.”

On the other hand, it may pay off in the long-term.

by cordobes on Jun 23, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

This isn’t a deep draft. There are 17-18 good players. The rest is crap, particularly when you consider that the best international players may never come over, given what the European teams seem willing to pay these days and the strength of the Euro against the dollar.

by Brickowski on Jun 23, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

If DJ White is around at 30 I think Ainge has to take him. He will be a late round steal.

by njnick on Jun 23, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

I’d be shocked if Hibbert went past Utah.

by Last Train on Jun 23, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

I’m never shocked by what happens in the draft. The one thing that is certain is that major mistakes will be made. The question is, by whom?

by Brickowski on Jun 23, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

I just looked into my crystal ball. A major mistake will be made by Atlanta; Chris Wallace will make a series of moderate mistakes.

by murphman on Jun 23, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions

Well Murphman, I don’t think Chris Wallace is a bad talent evaluator at all. As for Atlanta, they fired Billy King and it’s hard to believe they could have replaced him with someone worse.

by Brickowski on Jun 23, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

Much as I admire Danny for his late picks, just once I’d like to see him take a Euro, save the money and let the kid get more seasoning and then bring him over. But if he can find another bargain-basement deal, go for it. I like the idea of getting a nice shooter to back up Ray Allen.

by Big_Easy on Jun 23, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

I meant Billy Knight, not Billy King. But they both were bad and they’re both gone.

by Brickowski on Jun 23, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

If we do not keep Sam and PJ. Will they go with Pruitt and Pollard if healthy? Posey, Powe, Baby and House are the keys to winning next year from the bench, so lets hope they can keep them around, I think Pruitt will be ready I am more concerned about who will be available for Perks backup.

by CelticsWin on Jun 24, 2008 7:04 AM EDT reply actions

We need a big to back up Perk if PJ retires. Who’s the backup? Powe and BBD are 6’7"-6’8". Pollard?? Injured much of the time. A real good shooter/scorer to give Ray & Paul more rest would be nice too. I really want us to get Diop via free agency. He would be perfect! Courtney Lee seems to be the name I keep hearing in the draft. Don’t know much about him. Maybe others do. I saw DJ White a few times on tv this winter and he looked strong. We beat LA with strength and physicality. Let’s keep adding to that.

by celty86 on Jun 24, 2008 7:41 AM EDT reply actions

Recent picks at # 30 -

2007: Petteri Koponen, Guard, Finland, to Portland
2006: Joel Freeland, Forward, United Kingdon, to Portland
2005: David Lee, Forward, Florida, to New York
2004: Anderson Varejao, Forward, Brazil, to Orlando
2003: Maciej Lampe, Forward, Spain, to New York
2002: Steve Logan, Guard, Cincinatti, to Golden State

Lots of foreigners, lots of busts, a couple of decent players (Lee, Varejao).

Other notables chosen 28th or later:

2007: C. Landry (31st), G. Pruitt (32nd), G. Davis (35th)
2006: D. Gibson (42nd), P. Milsap (47th), L. Powe (49th)
2005: R. Turiaf (37th), M. Ellis (40th), L. Williams (45th), A. Blatche (49th), R. Gomes (50th)
2004: B. Udrih (28th), C. Duhon (38th), T. Ariza (43rd),
2003: L. Barbosa (28th), J. Howard (29th), J. Kapono (31st), L. Walton (32nd), K. Korver (51st)
2002: D. Dickau (28th), C. Boozer (35th), L. Scola (56th)

by DJ to Bird on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 AM EDT reply actions