2012 NBA Draft: How do the Celtics use their picks?
by celticsfan9 on Jan 22, 2012 6:05 PM EST
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I know we still have 51 games and (possibly) the playoffs to go, but with a draft class this talented, I can't help but think about the possibilities! Here are my projections of where our 1st and 2nd round picks will end up and how the Celtics will use them.
*This is written under the circumstances that Ainge will not make any trades.
Starting off, I feel like Boston will have a worse record than the Clippers(gasp!). I believe Boston will have their pick in the 15-20 range. The Clippers pick will most likely be 18-24. That means our second round pick will be in the 45-50 range.
If I were the GM of this franchise, this is how I would want my roster to look pre-draft:
G: Allen(for a reasonable price), Bradley, Moore, Rondo
F: Bass(not sure if his contract expires, if yes, for a reasonable price), Garnett(for a reasonable price), Johnson, Pierce, Pietrus(for a reasonable price)
C: Stiemsma
That's 10 out of 15 players. Not too shabby, and with 3 young guys it could look a lot better. I would like to see the Celtics pick a backup PG, starting SG, and a C.
NBADraft.net has both Doron Lamb and Tyler Zeller going in the 15-20 range. mynbadraft.com has Austin Rivers in this range, too. I would like to see Boston get one of these three guys as possible starters.
NBADraft.net has both William Buford and Fab Melo in the 18-24 range. Boston has a great opportunity to get an inside- punch from two picks! They could go SG then C, or C then SG. My personal preference would be Lamb and Zeller, but there's no shame in drafting Rivers, Buford, or Melo.
mynbadraft.com has Tu Holloway in the 45-50 range. draftexpress.com has Tyshawn Taylor in this range, too. Both of these PG are gunners(much like Nate Robinson). They like to score, but with Garnett and Allen in the second unit I could see them changing their games. A HUGE sleeper would be Jordan Taylor. draftexpress.com has him at 55th overall. This is shocking to me because of his maturity and skill, despite Wisconsin's poor play. I would love to see him on our roster, too.
Overall, I think this draft could be the turning point for many franchises. It could also be a reviving factor for some, like the Celtics. I will continue to watch my favorite basketball team duke it out for one last hurrah this season, but I can't help but be excited for the draft. I hope you have enjoyed these projections, and if you have any ideas of your own, please feel free to share.
Go Celtics!
Be respectful and keep it clean. Thanks.
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pretty much right on except
Do not get Zeller! I have watched NC play a lot, and he’s gotten worse this year— weak finisher, and would get killed on the block. Just think how good Hansbrough was in college, and he is not that great in NBA, and he was twice as good as Zeller. Pietrus surprised me vs Wiz- so keep him with Allen OR Pierce (just one)… and get two wings like Gay, Mayo, George etc to run with Rondo. Back up PG that can shoot (Fredette, J Jones, ). Would love Thompson, Love or Hibbert as bigs. KG could be second unit guy as long as JJJ gets some time too.
I feel like a guy like OJ mayo or say Nick Young are one of those guys who would be good if you already have a good team, but just cost too much money when your trying to rebuild. Its like signing Wally Sczerbiak. I think Mayo is better than him though.
by ianboyextreme on Jan 22, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Bass is under contract next year. I would love a draft that some how lands a sg & c. I like your fab melo mention, I think he is an athletic big that would do better in the pro system. Rivers would be a solid pick as the other choice. Second round pick I would love kris Joseph from Syracuse, I think he is a young pierce that is still developing.
Dream draft for me is drummond & melo than round 2 – Joseph.
I think ray has value to bring back next year at a 5 million range salary. Kg I can’t see coming back cause unless they land Howard it will be rebuilding. And I think ray will view it the same way.
My view of the roster is.. Rondo, bass, green, bradley, moore, pietrus, johnson, stiemsma, 3 rookies make 11. Your probably working around 24 – 30 million to try to get the rest. If pierce is back that leaves 14 for 3, that can’t get you Howard. So I say offer pierce & a young player (Moore, Johnson) for R.Gay. than go after a stud. Aka love, Howard or try to get a Kaman or trade for Jefferson
Bass has a player option.
I have no idea when he needs to exercise it, but I bet it’s before July 1. My guess is if he exercises it, it’s because he knows the Celtics are shoulder deep in negotiations with Dwight Howard. Otherwise, he’d be wise to waive it and look for a lengthier deal.
Nick Swisher is hands^h^h^h^h^h delicious.
We need a REAL backup PG and a SG scorer.
BACKUP PG:
1)Marquis Teague
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/marquis-teague
2) Kendall Marshall
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/kendall-marshall
3) Damian Lillard
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/damian-lillard
SG SCORER
1) Brad Beal
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/brad-beal
2) Austin Rivers
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/austin-rivers
3) Doron Lamb
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/doron-lamb
4) Tony Wroten
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/tony-wroten
I cant wait for this draft
seriously its going to be awesome.
players i think will be better than their draft position
Kidd-Gilchrist
Anthony Davis
myck kabongo
fab melo (huge project though)
Plumlee (the better one whichever that is)
There are so many stars in this draft too i would love to see us load up on picks
by JuJuan some moore on Jan 22, 2012 9:37 PM EST reply actions
I am also very excited for this draft.
Although, I guess i always am. I agree with taking a SG and a C but would also take a SG and a SF. I like the backup point guard idea. One guy I dont hear anyone talking about is Baylor point guard Pierre Jackson. Hes got game and he knows how to pass. Quincy Acy is another guy to consider for the 2nd round.
As for the 1st round I really like Quincy Miller, Brad Beal, Michael Gilchrist (who doesnt), Austin Rivers, Jeremy Lamb, and Meyers Leonard (center).
lots of baylor guys on that list
i am a purdue student and ive seen meyers leonard play in person hes an immature whiner and he lost the game for their team. id rather have fab melo
by JuJuan some moore on Jan 22, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
What can i say, those baylor boys play ball
Im not totally sold on Leonard but he looks very promising. If we dont get a center in this draft, ill be okay with that. Hopefully we go after Dwight or Omer Asik.
by ianboyextreme on Jan 24, 2012 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
We need
a replacement for RA and a good strong C
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We need DUO (again) from Vanderbilt:
RA copy named John Jenkins – just amazing shooter and SG.AMAZING!
and
Festus Ezeli – monster C – TOTAL upgrade on Perk.
It's all about 18
Austin Rivers!
He doesn’t play defense at all though. Wonder how he would act as his dad being the coach??
by Pietrus & Cream on Jan 23, 2012 9:57 AM EST reply actions
would you want your dad to be your coach?
It sounds like a really really bad idea to me.
by sofutomygaha on Jan 23, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Best player available, please.
Make that, “Two, please!”.
NBA Officiating - Corrupt? Incompetent? Which is worse? Does it matter? It sucks.
trade up
for kidd gilchrist hes a baller
by JuJuan some moore on Jan 23, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Only if that still gives you a 2nd first round pick. MKG is serious. But they need a big or a shooter also.. melo, nappier in round 2. Let Bradley & Moore, play sg let nappier back rondo up. Nappier and Bradley together could create issues with there on ball D. And magnitudes if you full court press them.
I have a question
When we traded Marquis last year, did we just get a trade exception from the Kings, or a pick? If so, what year could that pick be used? Same questions for the Erden/Harangody trade to Cleveland.
P.S. I forgot to put Jeff Green on my forwards list. I hope we resign him!
Daniels trade
We traded him for a 2017 second round pick top 55 protected so basically nothing unless they end up top 5 we used the exception to get dooling
by JuJuan some moore on Jan 23, 2012 5:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Assuming that KG and Allen are held onto...
giving the Celtics that cap space and roster flexibility (note: even if either or both are “brought back”, it’ll be after the draft)… and given the Celtics drafting in the 15ish range…
The players that should be targeted are Terrence Jones, Doron Lamb, and whoever is Dwight Howard’s BFF. I’m sure the first two go before #15, but if either slide, they’d be safe picks on the backside.
In the second round, I think a look at Tyshaun Taylor isn’t a bad idea. He’s sorta playing out of his mind this season, but I think that’s the player he is – and I think he’s the ideal 3rd guard at the NBA level.
Nick Swisher is hands^h^h^h^h^h delicious.
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