Looking ahead on a lighter note.

by Zak B on Apr 22, 2010 2:59 PM EDT

Anyone else just get excited?

As we know the Celtics have the 19th pick in this years draft. Now considering the last few years we have been in the draft pick dump, this is a golden opportunity for the Celtics to start looking ahead to the future. The Celtics need to do a good job drafting if they want to make sure they don't want to that team that wins a championship with veterans, then they lose their veterans, then they are a crap team for the next 6 years.

You might be thinking "Were not going to get anything good, we have the 19th pick" but that's not true. Some notable players drafted at 19 are Zach Randolph and Jamaal Magloire. Not to mention countless players who have been drafted after 19 that end up as great NBA players. It's not all about just getting lucky and getting the steal of the draft, it's about working hard to find good players. The Celtics need to work out players that they think can be part of the teams future.

If you think about it, the Celtics really haven't done a good job drafting over the last couple of years. We traded away Randy Foye in 06, we were obsessed with Gerald Green's athleticism in 05 ( Now he's playing in Russia ), Joe Johnson was traded away in 02. Realistically, I would say our best recent draft pick was Glen Davis in the second round.

The Celtics should look for a future SF or SG perferably a swingman, because in a few years the Big Three will be gone and our starting line up will look like this.

PG- Rajon Rondo

SG- ?

SF- ?

PF- Glen Davis

C- Kendrick Perkins

We really don't have any prospects to fill in once Ray and Paul leave. We can make sure we don't end up as a team who just keeps looking forward to next years draft, but we have to start making the right decisions starting now.

So let me know what you think! Any draft ideas? Leave comments and be respectful.

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Solid chance for a developing future star

The Celtics most likely candidates, I do think Anderson is the strongest pick, but Bradley can move, but I think he is too short.

James Anderson – 6’6" SG efficient scorer, solid defense, but according to nbadraft.com he cannot handle the ball.

Devin Ebanks – 6’7" this kid plays a small forward, but with his high athleticism can he shift to a shooting guard position if needed?

Ekpe Udoh – 6’10" power forward again great defense, not athletic, but a great shot blocker. Do we need the length and does he have enough potential to invest in the pick?

Avery Bradley – 6’2" solid defense with a scorers touch. If this guy had 2-3" more inches in height he would most likely be 9-12 pick I think as he will act as a combo guard. Could his potential overcome his height?

by Celticnation on Apr 22, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

I like the article, but a minor disagreement...

I think the Celtics have drafted pretty well in recent years…

2006- Randy Foye, Rajon Rondo, Leon Powe (Foye traded away)

2005- Ryan Gomes

2004- Al Jefferson, Delonte West, Tony Allen

2003- Dahntay Jones (traded for Kendrick Perkins)

But none the less, the past is the past. I completely agree with the need for a swingman as a PP / Ray replacement. I think our primary needs for this upcoming draft will be:

1. A BIG big man… that actually plays like a big man (similar to Perk)
2. An offensive-minded swingman
3. A true backup PG

Of course we don’t know everyone who will be in the draft quite yet, and trades are always a possibility.

Celticsnation – Love the Udoh pick. Also from Butler, I really like LaceDarius Dunn (as the offensive swingman). I’m not sure if he has declared for the draft or not though.

by avirgile2 on Apr 22, 2010 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

so your in the Larry Sanders wagon?

I think Larry sander is one of the bigger risks, but one of the best up sides as far as potential for a massive defensive super star

by Celticnation on Apr 22, 2010 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

sorry didnt read the end of your post, Av

Sanders vs Udoh…….toughy

by Celticnation on Apr 22, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Where do you think...

Gordon Haywood will go? Just saying….

Babyfaced Assassin combining with Big Baby would be great!

by burnin green on Apr 23, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions

please Celtics Brass take head !!!!!!!!!

The Celtic need to trade up if they have to get Paul George ( can shoot, athlethic, can shoot the three, defend his position) this kid is the best player in the draft outside the lottery picks and Paul Pierce clone…… Then find a way to get Quincy Poindexter ( all round great player) , Grevis Vasquez ( backup point guard or possible shooting guard), or Larry Sanders (defensive stud) in the second round to fill needs

by gmanfendi on Apr 23, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions