Who should we take at 3?

[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

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

Yeah, I still don't see it. He's very passive on the court for a guy with his size and skills. All of those clips show him dominating against much smaller (and young) players. I'm not sure how he is going to do against man-sized NBA players. From what I can see he's a project and a crap shoot. The best comparison I've heard is that he's similar to Miocic.

[BigTrade92]

I choose Hield, but would not be disappointed with Bender.

That being the case, you just know Danny is going to choose either Dunn or Brown.

[GonzoLays]

I choose Hield, but would not be disappointed with Bender.

That being the case, you just know Danny is going to choose either Dunn or Brown.

And that just pisses me off. He always goes for the same type of player. It's like he views basketball as a brute sport and no finesse or shooters are needed.

[ryaningf]

Yeah, I still don't see it. He's very passive on the court for a guy with his size and skills.

I assume you're talking about his minutes with Maccabi. He was basically told to stand in the corner and shoot open 3s and defend SFs. In other words, they gave him a passive role.

All of those clips show him dominating against much smaller (and young) players.

He was 1-2 years YOUNGER than all those players he was dominating against (in the 2014 U-18 tourney).

The best comparison I've heard is that he's similar to Miocic.

If Mirocic was fast, laterally nimble, and could defend 3 positions, while being a plus plus passer.

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Gonna take a break from all by Bender-ing. I'm sure it's getting tedious for the rest of you. In fact, saw this MarShawn Lynch clip:

Spoiler:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/DuaneBrown76/status/745472033471893504[/tweet]

and like recognizes like. My love of Bender and many posts singing his praises ("over and over and over and over and over...and over and over") is starting to approach Lynch's attitude towards the line of scrimmage. I'm sorry about y'all's faces. I'll stop now.

[BigTrade92]

I choose Hield, but would not be disappointed with Bender.

That being the case, you just know Danny is going to choose either Dunn or Brown.

And that just pisses me off. He always goes for the same type of player. It's like he views basketball as a brute sport and no finesse or shooters are needed.

I figured that out when for some ungodly reason, he selected Fab freakin' Melo, possibly the worst "basketball player", and I use that term very lightly, off all time, in the first freakin round when there was still Draymond Green and Festus Ezeli still on the board, heck even Middleton was still there....unreal stuff.

Ainge has made many great picks over the years, but that to me was inexcusable and the worst of the worst. So I've really got no clue what to expect tomorrow...

[FakeScreenName123]

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.

Good, man. I took a break from here for several years as well. Grown a bit. Haven't gotten banned in a couple years now.


Glad you're back - even if it's just a drop by. Post more. Especially if it's pro-Bender, cos I agree.

[Slartibartfast]

I have a soft spot for Chriss and have flirted with the idea of Murray, but I think Gomes won me over to Dunn.

The scoring problems still scare me and his selection practically mandates a trade, but he's got the best combination of explosive athleticism, size/length for his position, defensive ability and offensive skill of anybody else at 3.

[amory87]

Gut says Bender, brain says Dunn

[campybatman]

I didn't vote. I've no idea. I think that it'll be Bender, I think that it'll be Hield or Murray. I don't know. But I think that Boston's interest in Jaylen Brown is a smokescreen.

In my opinion, the choice for the third pick by Ainge won't be out of left field. No, it'll be a player that was already discussed by the media in the tier after Simmons and Ingram. Otherwise you're reaching on a player that you could've traded down for.

Adam Himmelsbach
‏@AdamHimmelsbach

Jaylen Brown on Boston: "I think they're definitely heavily considering taking me."

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/745655934316347392

Adam Himmelsbach
‏@AdamHimmelsbach

Buddy Hield says the Celtics came out to California to see him twice

https://twitter.com/AdamHimmelsbach/status/745666852244828160

[BannersOnly]

All I know is I better see one or more of these names as a Celtic by the end of tomorrow night or this summer:

Cousins
Dunn
Brown
Butler
Noel

I'm not saying I don't like Hield or Murray too but you don't take them at #3 over Dunn or Brown IMO. I really believe Dunn and Brown will be two of the Top 3-4 players from this draft in 4 years. Frankly, I think this draft is really underrated. I like Simmons, Ingram, Dunn, Brown, Hield and Murray as legit Top 5 talents and I like some late lottery picks too like Sabonis. This draft is pretty legit and a lot of good players will be drafted from it. Danny's worst mistake would be trading #3 for Okafor. An absolute disaster of epic proportions.

[DK-All Day]

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.

You can't base a draft choice on something that is a year away. Too many things can and will happen. Take BPA.

[djFan71]

I go Bender, but scared Murray, Brown or Chriss reach their potential... I'm fine if Dunn does. Hield, I have no desire.

[TheMartian]

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.

I was thinking Dunn since he's the BPA, but reading this made me think. If Ainge is thinking ahead to the 2017 draft, then Murray or Hield might be the safest picks for the Celtics.

[timpiker]

I think Danny swings for the fences......BENDER

[ChokeFasncists]

Chriss is very intriguing.

Makes one wonder what Stevens could do with his raw talents.

Former football player but can't rebound, good shot blocker tho.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2016/06/21/draft-dilemma-dragan-bender-vs-marquese-chriss/

[Celts17Pride]

Dunn. Simply the BPA.

[LarryBirdsFingr]

Dunn. Simply the BPA.

hearing celtics have him at #2

[Celts17Pride]

Dunn. Simply the BPA.

hearing celtics have him at #2

It would be interesting because I like IT, Bradley, Dunn, Smart and Rozier. Someone would have to go.

People can flame on me but I actually like Rozier more than Smart long term.

Going to be interesting to see what Ainge will do.

[LarryBirdsFingr]

Dunn. Simply the BPA.

hearing celtics have him at #2

It would be interesting because I like IT, Bradley, Dunn, Smart and Rozier. Someone would have to go.

People can flame on me but I actually like Rozier more than Smart long term.

Going to be interesting to see what Ainge will do.

same rozier is crafty af

[return2glory]

Dunn seems to be the best player available. He has star potential. I feel he is going to be a better player in the pros than in college.

We are loaded with guards so someone will be traded if we get Dunn.

Murray and Hield can shoot and help with their shooting. But Dunn has a good chance to be better than all of them.

Murray talks a good game but choked down the stretch for Cal. It's hard to say with him.

If Bender is taken, Celtic fans are going to be very disappointed, at least in his rookie year because he won't get much playing time. This board will go nuts on Stevens for playing a guy that's not ready.

So my pick is Dunn if we keep the pick.

I really am hoping the Celtics staff did their homework on all these players. In the end they have way more info then us. They also have had about a month to know where we are picking and who will be there from 3-8 that's worthy of the 3rd pick.