LonZoBallin wrote:Homerclease wrote:LonZoBallin wrote:
No one is trolling. But for you guys to proclaim Ainge good at drafting is laughable. This is the problem my fanbase has as well. They think everyone of our players is the best and everyone else sucks. I just look at things logically.
I can give you a perfect example of how I'm a logical fan and you are a homer. My 2nd fav team in the Raptors, I can admit Derozan and Lowry aren't stars. I bet all of you think Isiah is a star
I'm able to look at my team realistically where you guys think Marcus smart and Jalyn brown are actually that good when in reality both are probably career back ups.
And you suggesting that they trade a top 3 pick for JV because they cut RJ Hunter is laughable, as is writing off a 20 year old rookie 40 games into a season as a career backup or calling Smart a career backup at the age of 22. Just quit now man before you get embarrassed further
embarrassed for what? You said Ainge is good at drafting.
Go find one credible NBA scout or reporter that will tell you Ainge is good at drafting. you are trolling yourself
Not that I necessarily agree with any of these pundits but you asked...
2016
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/2016-nba-draft-grades-winners-and-losers-062416My goodness did Boston have a great night.
The Celtics used the third pick on arguably the third-best player in this draft (Brown), who also happens to fill an immediate need for them (wing scoring). Yabusele should be able to develop into a physical presence down low, and Zizic might be the second-best "true" international prospect in this draft behind only Dragan Bender. He’ll need time, but could develop into a big-time rotation player.
What put Boston over the top, however, was adding two first-round-caliber talents (Jackson and Bentil) in the second round. Jackson specifically might be the steal of the draft, as an ultra-quick guard who averaged 18 points at Notre Dame and tested off the charts at the Combine.
I’m not sure how Danny Ainge did it, but he got five guys who could one day be rotation players in Boston.
http://www.nbadraft.net/2016-nba-draft-gradesHoping to make a big move is easier than finalizing one. Ainge was only going to move the 2rd pick if a team met his terms. Given that no game changing deal was done, the Celtics continued on their path of taking the slow and steady route. By going to Cal, Jaylen Brown did not have the support around him that most elite recruits are afforded when starting their college careers. Despite it, he had a solid freshman season and got the Golden Bears to the tournament. Many a great prospects had lousy final college games, so his performance in March should not be over scrutinized. He needs to work on his shot, in particular his shot selection. His shooting touch is actually quite solid. Also, in going to a competitive team, he will have to battle to get time initially. Guerschon was a ballsy selection at 16, one that we really like, and you can;t help but think Ainge had LeBron and Draymond in mind with that selection, as Yabusele offers a big nimble body that can match up with them, at least physically, with his strength. Zizic is a young center who's closer than you might expect to being ready, despite being 19 years old and 230 lbs. He has the perfect mentality for a big, as he loves contact and has a 7-foot-3 wingspan and high motor. Demetrius Jackson seemed to land in a tough spot. He is a fantastic athlete and great prospect for a 2nd round pick, especially in this draft, but one would have to think he would have been better going undrafted as opposed to a team with so many point guards already. Likewise, Ben Bentil should be able to go to training camp and compete for a roster spot, but the Celtics training camp as a smaller power forward without a guaranteed contract might not be the greatest spot, either. Abdel Nader was probably the biggest surprise to be drafted, and seems to be destined for DLeague or Europe.
Out of your league.
