Who should we take at 3?

[jmr07019]

We are on the clock, trading the pick is not an option, Simmons and Ingram go 1 and 2. Who you got?

I'm going Dunn. I'm disappointed to draft a guard but he's my BPA. Too little info on Bender, Jaylen Brown seems like an MKG or Smart type player whose offense is never going to be that great. Chriss can't rebound or play D. Hield isn't as good as Dunn. I like Murray a lot too but have him behind Dunn.

[cl2117]

Dunn.

I was on the Bender train for as long as possible, but everyone seems to have seriously cooled on him being the third best prospect in the draft and I honestly don't know enough about him to stay aboard when everyone else is jumping off.

Dunn makes the most sense. He can contribute now. Allow flexibility to trade our other guards (Smart in particular). You KNOW that Philly really really wants him so there is always the potential to swing a trade down the line with them for Okafor or Noel. Plus other teams have been high on him as well so there should still be a good amount of interest post-draft if he is dangled as a trade chip.

I honestly really don't like the idea of drafting Dunn and keeping him, he doesn't excite me all that much, just seems like he could be a real solid all-around PG but not someone who is going to be a world beater. But at the same time I have similar levels of non-excitement for the other guys who could go #3, so taking the guy who I think is the best trade chip (as far as current league-wide interest goes) makes the most sense for me. Plus I figure since he is a bit more developed he should actually see the court.

Dunn is the smart choice though. Gives you the most options post-draft to keep getting better via trade.

[DK-All Day]

I think Dunn has the best shot of being an All-Star at #3 assuming Ingram goes to LA. So Kris Dunn is the selection for me and the player I think the Celtics will select tomorrow night.

[GonzoLays]

We have to take Bender. Point blank period.

When are we ever again going to be available to secure a 7'1" big man that moves like a SF? When are we ever again going to be available to secure a talent like that?

We don't need another guard that can't shoot (Dunn) or small forward that can't shoot either (Brown). Those are Ainge type picks: tough athletes. He always selects the tough athlete.

We need to swing for the **** fence and try to land a superstar and take a flyer on Bender. He is so uber talented and humble, I doubt he ever busts, but we got to take the chance.

Don't get another rotation guy -- go for the gold and let the chips fall where they may.

BENDER OR BUST!

[FakeScreenName123]

We have to take Bender. Point blank period.

When are we ever again going to be available to secure a 7'1" big man that moves like a SF? When are we ever again going to be available to secure a talent like that?

We don't need another guard that can't shoot (Dunn) or small forward that can't shoot either (Brown). Those are Ainge type picks: tough athletes. He always selects the tough athlete.

We need to swing for the **** fence and try to land a superstar and take a flyer on Bender. He is so uber talented and humble, I doubt he ever busts, but we got to take the chance.

Don't get another rotation guy -- go for the gold and let the chips fall where they may.

BENDER OR BUST!

!!!!!!!


LEGEND


Also, agree.

[GonzoLays]

We have to take Bender. Point blank period.

When are we ever again going to be available to secure a 7'1" big man that moves like a SF? When are we ever again going to be available to secure a talent like that?

We don't need another guard that can't shoot (Dunn) or small forward that can't shoot either (Brown). Those are Ainge type picks: tough athletes. He always selects the tough athlete.

We need to swing for the **** fence and try to land a superstar and take a flyer on Bender. He is so uber talented and humble, I doubt he ever busts, but we got to take the chance.

Don't get another rotation guy -- go for the gold and let the chips fall where they may.

BENDER OR BUST!

!!!!!!!


LEGEND.

Haha, the poster with the screen name I can never forget. How you been, my boy? Its been a solid 8 years or so since I last posted I think.

[ConstableGeneva]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/745634095774851073[/tweet][tweet]https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/745633423159504896[/tweet]Uncertainty around the league is a good thing in this case, right?

[GonzoLays]

I will lose my **** if we keep the pick and take someone other than Bender. I think the whole reason we haven't traded the pick for Noel or Okafor is because Ainge views Bender as the superior talent. At least that is what I want to believe.

[CeltsfaninDC]

We have to take Bender. Point blank period.

When are we ever again going to be available to secure a 7'1" big man that moves like a SF? When are we ever again going to be available to secure a talent like that?

We don't need another guard that can't shoot (Dunn) or small forward that can't shoot either (Brown). Those are Ainge type picks: tough athletes. He always selects the tough athlete.

We need to swing for the **** fence and try to land a superstar and take a flyer on Bender. He is so uber talented and humble, I doubt he ever busts, but we got to take the chance.

Don't get another rotation guy -- go for the gold and let the chips fall where they may.

BENDER OR BUST!

I saw segment on NBA TV last night on Bender. Lets just say I was less than impressed. They were saying he's similar to Kukoc and a few other less than impressive Euros. He's soft, has no fire and was injured most of the year (which is why his minutes were limited). He might be a nice player and he might be Darko. PASS

[GonzoLays]

Bender's teammates on Maccabi speak in awe of the kid and the things he can do on the court (check out the SI article on him and the video). Think about it, he just turned 18 and he got 15 mins a game for one of the finest programs in Europe. He played with men and held his own.

If this guy went to college in the US, he would be in convo for the first pick overall hands down.

His talent is off the charts, the only negatives are is that he is European and too young.

[Afam]

Kris Dunn. Best player available and best trade option to get you an all star . For example no one is trading you a good player for Dragan Bender, but teams might for Kris Dunn. An Example is Jimmy Butler.

[GonzoLays]

We have to take Bender. Point blank period.

When are we ever again going to be available to secure a 7'1" big man that moves like a SF? When are we ever again going to be available to secure a talent like that?

We don't need another guard that can't shoot (Dunn) or small forward that can't shoot either (Brown). Those are Ainge type picks: tough athletes. He always selects the tough athlete.

We need to swing for the **** fence and try to land a superstar and take a flyer on Bender. He is so uber talented and humble, I doubt he ever busts, but we got to take the chance.

Don't get another rotation guy -- go for the gold and let the chips fall where they may.

BENDER OR BUST!

I saw segment on NBA TV last night on Bender. Lets just say I was less than impressed. They were saying he's similar to Kukoc and a few other less than impressive Euros. He's soft, has no fire and was injured most of the year (which is why his minutes were limited). He might be a nice player and he might be Darko. PASS

Watch this excellent piece that SI just did on him and tell me if you have the same perspective afterwards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqP074p5FDA

[ryaningf]

I will lose my **** if we keep the pick and take someone other than Bender.

I feel I've already lost my **** multiple times at the mere suggestion that we might take somebody else. This is a pivotal moment in the history of the franchise, and these kinds of opportunities come once a generation.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

Celtics will pick Dunn. He seems to be the best players available at 3.

Plus it will give the Celtics an opportunity for an all guard starting lineup in 2016.
PG:IT
SG: Bradley
C=Dunn
PF=Smart
SF=Rozier

[Queequeg]

Dunn.

I was on the Bender train for as long as possible, but everyone seems to have seriously cooled on him being the third best prospect in the draft and I honestly don't know enough about him to stay aboard when everyone else is jumping off.

Dunn makes the most sense. He can contribute now. Allow flexibility to trade our other guards (Smart in particular). You KNOW that Philly really really wants him so there is always the potential to swing a trade down the line with them for Okafor or Noel. Plus other teams have been high on him as well so there should still be a good amount of interest post-draft if he is dangled as a trade chip.

I honestly really don't like the idea of drafting Dunn and keeping him, he doesn't excite me all that much, just seems like he could be a real solid all-around PG but not someone who is going to be a world beater. But at the same time I have similar levels of non-excitement for the other guys who could go #3, so taking the guy who I think is the best trade chip (as far as current league-wide interest goes) makes the most sense for me. Plus I figure since he is a bit more developed he should actually see the court.

Dunn is the smart choice though. Gives you the most options post-draft to keep getting better via trade.

This is exactly how I feel about Bender. If he's legit, people would still be putting high. Everyone seems to have cooled off on him considerably. I think he is who we should take if he has a chance at being a superstar, but if he really has no fire in the belly, no thanks.

I really have no idea who to take. I don't want Dunn, so I put Murray. Even though he is undersized, we need scoring and talent. I just want talent on this team.

What a tough decision.

[JJHondo17]

I'm a PC season ticket holder and I'll pass on Dunn. He's improved by leaps and bounds since his Freshman year but I'm not seeing top 5 talent here. He made many questionable decisions this year in handling the ball, forced a ton of shots when passing it would have been the better choice. Many people are too eager to give up on Smart because his offense didn't progress to their satisfaction this year. IMHO, Smart will be a better defender and offensive player than Dunn a few years down the road. In the interim, I'll gamble on the upside of Bender providing he had a decent showing yesterday. BTW, anyone hear how he did? Some clown on sports radio this morning reported he was awful "clanging" every shot he took but I didn't see that reported anywhere!!

[ryaningf]

Dunn.

I was on the Bender train for as long as possible, but everyone seems to have seriously cooled on him being the third best prospect in the draft and I honestly don't know enough about him to stay aboard when everyone else is jumping off.

Dunn makes the most sense. He can contribute now. Allow flexibility to trade our other guards (Smart in particular). You KNOW that Philly really really wants him so there is always the potential to swing a trade down the line with them for Okafor or Noel. Plus other teams have been high on him as well so there should still be a good amount of interest post-draft if he is dangled as a trade chip.

I honestly really don't like the idea of drafting Dunn and keeping him, he doesn't excite me all that much, just seems like he could be a real solid all-around PG but not someone who is going to be a world beater. But at the same time I have similar levels of non-excitement for the other guys who could go #3, so taking the guy who I think is the best trade chip (as far as current league-wide interest goes) makes the most sense for me. Plus I figure since he is a bit more developed he should actually see the court.

Dunn is the smart choice though. Gives you the most options post-draft to keep getting better via trade.

This is exactly how I feel about Bender. If he's legit, people would still be putting high. Everyone seems to have cooled off on him considerably. I think he is who we should take if he has a chance at being a superstar, but if he really has no fire in the belly, no thanks.

I really have no idea who to take. I don't want Dunn, so I put Murray. Even though he is undersized, we need scoring and talent. I just want talent on this team.

What a tough decision.

I think people are jumping off because they don't want to wait and he didn't play much in the last year. But he has fire in the belly, that much is apparent in any scouting report you read on the guy.

I think he'd be the #1 pick if he had grown up in America (putting aside the fact that he'd only be a HS senior right now, and not eligible for this draft), though likely he wouldn't be as far along skill-wise as he is currently (since the coaching in the US isn't as good). Teams are afraid of the unknown, though.

[Celtic_Aztec]

By drafting this year you have decide to build through the draft over the next 3 years IMO. Dunn might be the best player at 3 but next year is stacked with top end PG's. If you have a chance to grab Lonzo Ball next year I don't think you can pass. He's the hottest PG out of CA since Kidd. There's also some really good SF's in the draft next year so I'd rule out Brown. Next years class has a lot more potential elite level players. One thing I don't see in next years draft is a drop dead shooter at SG so with that in mind I'd probably go with Hield or Murray.

Worst case you are lucky to pick the top notch SF next year, you grabbed the best SG this year and you have Thomas running the point.

[OFWGKTA]

Gimme the Wrentham Freek all day every day.

[OFWGKTA]

I will lose my **** if we keep the pick and take someone other than Bender.

I feel I've already lost my **** multiple times at the mere suggestion that we might take somebody else. This is a pivotal moment in the history of the franchise, and these kinds of opportunities come once a generation.

Or once a year for 3 straight years