2022 NBA Draft Thread – (June 23rd, 8PM, ESPN)

[Hal14]

after we traded our 1st rd pick last year, i said that there's gonna be at least 1 (possibly more) players available at pick 45 that could be just as good as who we could have taken at pick 45.

guess what?

it's the same thing this year! as it stands today, we would have had pick 18 but now our only pick is in the 2nd round - as it stands today it would be pick 48. there really isn't that much difference between a player we can get at 48 and who we could have taken at 18.

after the top 10 picks or so, it's pretty wide open from like pick 11 through 50.

There could be some serious talent we could end up getting in the 2nd round.

Some sleepers to watch out for:

Jordan Hall
EJ Liddell
Gabe Brown
Matteo Spagnolo
Gabriele Procida
Michael Devoe
Tevin Brown
Isaiah Mobley
Alondes Williams
Dereon Seabron
Julian Champagnie
Jaime Jaquez
Johnny Juzang
Iverson Molinar
Ron Harper Jr
Dominick Barlow

[Dogen]

I hate that we gave up our 1st round pick yet again.

I love the draft, so it's always hard to watch one's favorite draft choices go to other teams. OTOH, the 2019 and 2020 drafts were frustrating because Danny either let my choices slide to other teams, or didn't try to move up.

But we have a couple of interesting stashes. Madar and Begarin could be like two first rounders this year.

[BostonCouchGM]

the more games like this he has, the less likely he is to fall to us, but i would love it if we took this guy in the 1st round..

Read on Twitter

Is he A3...4 or more of a 4 does he even shoot 3?

He’s a natural 3 that can play 4 in a pinch ala Tatum and Barnes. Hope he’s there when we pick!!!

[Hal14]

the more games like this he has, the less likely he is to fall to us, but i would love it if we took this guy in the 1st round..

Read on Twitter

Is he A3...4 or more of a 4 does he even shoot 3?

He’s a natural 3 that can play 4 in a pinch ala Tatum and Barnes. Hope he’s there when we pick!!!

As of now, the only pick we're gonna have is no. 48. No way eason is still there..

[playa-hater]

Is he A3...4 or more of a 4 does he even shoot 3?

He’s a natural 3 that can play 4 in a pinch ala Tatum and Barnes. Hope he’s there when we pick!!!

As of now, the only pick we're gonna have is no. 48. No way eason is still there..

I am just going to treat Begarin as our first rder.

[Hal14]

I know Gabriele Procida has already been brought up, but there is a slight chance he's still there in the 2nd round when we're up.

If we decide to go with a wing, and if we decide to go with a guy who could be stashed overseas for a year (or possibly be ready to be on the roster next season, depending on how he is playing and how the rest of the roster looks), he could be the perfect pick.

Good article on him here with some clips: https://noceilings.substack.com/p/gabriele-procidas-scoring-versatility?utm_source=url

Shooting 42% from 3. Still just 19 years old..

I kind of doubt he'll still be there when we pick, but you never know..

[Smart2Nesmith43]

I know Gabriele Procida has already been brought up, but there is a slight chance he's still there in the 2nd round when we're up.

If we decide to go with a wing, and if we decide to go with a guy who could be stashed overseas for a year (or possibly be ready to be on the roster next season, depending on how he is playing and how the rest of the roster looks), he could be the perfect pick.

Good article on him here with some clips: https://noceilings.substack.com/p/gabriele-procidas-scoring-versatility?utm_source=url

Shooting 42% from 3. Still just 19 years old..

I kind of doubt he'll still be there when we pick, but you never know..

It will be interesting to see if the Celtics drafting philosophy changes with Stevens calling the shots. Procida doesn't have the length or the NBA ready frame that the Celtics have preferred in the draft under Ainge so picking him would be a significant departure from the previous regime.

Two things that might make that happen is that, one, I don't feel like Stevens is looking to overload the roster with young rookies so I expect him to draft and stash a guy and let him finish his development overseas (or pick a senior that's more ready to contribute day one). Two, the Celtics need shooting and there aren't too many guys in the second round that can shoot like Procida.

[Hal14]

I know Gabriele Procida has already been brought up, but there is a slight chance he's still there in the 2nd round when we're up.

If we decide to go with a wing, and if we decide to go with a guy who could be stashed overseas for a year (or possibly be ready to be on the roster next season, depending on how he is playing and how the rest of the roster looks), he could be the perfect pick.

Good article on him here with some clips: https://noceilings.substack.com/p/gabriele-procidas-scoring-versatility?utm_source=url

Shooting 42% from 3. Still just 19 years old..

I kind of doubt he'll still be there when we pick, but you never know..

It will be interesting to see if the Celtics drafting philosophy changes with Stevens calling the shots. Procida doesn't have the length or the NBA ready frame that the Celtics have preferred in the draft under Ainge so picking him would be a significant departure from the previous regime.

Two things that might make that happen is that, one, I don't feel like Stevens is looking to overload the roster with young rookies so I expect him to draft and stash a guy and let him finish his development overseas (or pick a senior that's more ready to contribute day one). Two, the Celtics need shooting and there aren't too many guys in the second round that can shoot like Procida.

Another potential draft and stash candidate:

Watch on YouTube

Dude is 6'11", only 18 and putting up good numbers in Italy's 2nd division this season.

[djFan71]

Any thoughts on Jordan Hall? Could be around at our pick. Tall, good wingspan, good passing. 35% on 3s in college both years.

[Hal14]

Any thoughts on Jordan Hall? Could be around at our pick. Tall, good wingspan, good passing. 35% on 3s in college both years.

Yup. I'm a big fan of Hall and his potential fit on the Celtics. Right now Alondes Williams and Jordan Hall are my top 2 guys who have a good chance of being there for our pick.

However, now that this team's identify is about defense, switchable defenders, ability to play multiple positions, toughness as well as size/length, some other names to keep an eye on..

Gabe Brown
Jabari Walker
Christian Braun
Ron Harper Jr

I like Hall and Alondes williams, but they're both much better on offense. Their defense is decent but not that good..

[djFan71]

Any thoughts on Jordan Hall? Could be around at our pick. Tall, good wingspan, good passing. 35% on 3s in college both years.

Yup. I'm a big fan of Hall and his potential fit on the Celtics. Right now Alondes Williams and Jordan Hall are my top 2 guys who have a good chance of being there for our pick.

However, now that this team's identify is about defense, switchable defenders, ability to play multiple positions, toughness as well as size/length, some other names to keep an eye on..

Gabe Brown
Jabari Walker
Christian Braun
Ron Harper Jr

I like Hall and Alondes williams, but they're both much better on offense. Their defense is decent but not that good..

Cool, thanks. I'll go check out the other guys. Do you think Hall/Williams have potential on D if properly motivated? We know they won't get on the floor without it.

Also, there are 2 perfect names for us: Jalen Williams (PG, Santa Clara) and Jaylin Williams (C, Arkansas). We need to buy a pick and get both of them, lol.

[Hal14]

Any thoughts on Jordan Hall? Could be around at our pick. Tall, good wingspan, good passing. 35% on 3s in college both years.

Yup. I'm a big fan of Hall and his potential fit on the Celtics. Right now Alondes Williams and Jordan Hall are my top 2 guys who have a good chance of being there for our pick.

However, now that this team's identify is about defense, switchable defenders, ability to play multiple positions, toughness as well as size/length, some other names to keep an eye on..

Gabe Brown
Jabari Walker
Christian Braun
Ron Harper Jr

I like Hall and Alondes williams, but they're both much better on offense. Their defense is decent but not that good..

Cool, thanks. I'll go check out the other guys. Do you think Hall/Williams have potential on D if properly motivated? We know they won't get on the floor without it.

Also, there are 2 perfect names for us: Jalen Williams (PG, Santa Clara) and Jaylin Williams (C, Arkansas). We need to buy a pick and get both of them, lol.

Yeah. Both Hall and Williams have potential on D if they put forth the effort and have some good coaching. The potential is there for sure - and what they could do on offense really intrigues me.

Jalen and Jaylin williams are intriguing too for sure. Not sure why Jalen is listed as PG. He's 6'6" and is more of a wing. He's a good sleeper pick. He's actually kind of a similar player to Jordan Hall - just an inch taller and Hall is younger so could develop more and get better.

Jaylin actually reminds me a little bit of Alperen Sengun. He could end up rising in the draft - will probably be gone before our pick but might be tough to pass up if he's still there - also not sure of his fit playing with Rob or if he'd be better just as a backup big man..

[djFan71]

Yup. I'm a big fan of Hall and his potential fit on the Celtics. Right now Alondes Williams and Jordan Hall are my top 2 guys who have a good chance of being there for our pick.

However, now that this team's identify is about defense, switchable defenders, ability to play multiple positions, toughness as well as size/length, some other names to keep an eye on..

Gabe Brown
Jabari Walker
Christian Braun
Ron Harper Jr

I like Hall and Alondes williams, but they're both much better on offense. Their defense is decent but not that good..

Cool, thanks. I'll go check out the other guys. Do you think Hall/Williams have potential on D if properly motivated? We know they won't get on the floor without it.

Also, there are 2 perfect names for us: Jalen Williams (PG, Santa Clara) and Jaylin Williams (C, Arkansas). We need to buy a pick and get both of them, lol.

Yeah. Both Hall and Williams have potential on D if they put forth the effort and have some good coaching. The potential is there for sure - and what they could do on offense really intrigues me.

Jalen and Jaylin williams are intriguing too for sure. Not sure why Jalen is listed as PG. He's 6'6" and is more of a wing. He's a good sleeper pick. He's actually kind of a similar player to Jordan Hall - just an inch taller and Hall is younger so could develop more and get better.

Jaylin actually reminds me a little bit of Alperen Sengun. He could end up rising in the draft - will probably be gone before our pick but might be tough to pass up if he's still there - also not sure of his fit playing with Rob or if he'd be better just as a backup big man..

Looks like several of these guys would be there for our pick, or even as UDFAs. But, I agree/like the type of guys on the list. Tall, switchable, etc. If some playmaking is in there too, perfect.

I honestly don't mind / kinda like that someone like Alondes is older. Hopefully more ready to come in and contribute, a la a Brogdon. Obviously not expecting that level by any means, but having a guy that might know what he's doing from day 1 even if the ceiling isn't crazy high is fine by me for where this team is.

[Bohemian]

I thought he had no picks this year...

[Smart2Nesmith43]

Jaylin Williams sounds like a Celtics already. Hope he can play like one too. Let's expand the Williams brotherhood (applications by Alcondes and Mark are also accepted)

[Hal14]

I thought he had no picks this year...

we have 1 pick. It's a 2nd rounder. Currently projected to be the 49th pick.

[djFan71]

I thought he had no picks this year...

We have our 2nd rounder still.

[Hal14]

Jaylin Williams sounds like a Celtics already. Hope he can play like one too. Let's expand the Williams brotherhood (applications by Alcondes and Mark are also accepted)

There could be as many as 6 dudes drafted this year with the last name Williams, lol

Jalen, Jaylin, Mark, Alondes, Trevion, Vince.

[Hal14]

Having a game like this will probably mean he doesn't make it to our pick (currently projected to be 50th pick), but if Moore is still there, you absolutely have to consider him:

Read on Twitter

[Hal14]

Box and One has started pumping out scouting report vids. Here's Jordan Hall.

Man, it's crazy. The way he does his vids, I fall in love with the prospect in the beginning, thinking they're a lottery pick and then when he gets to the weaknesses section I'm thinking there's no way he could play in the NBA lol

Watch on YouTube

Hall is currently projected to go in the 40-55 range..