Celtics draft strategy

Celtic Fan · Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 782 Location: Ottawa Canada

this makes obvious sense. glad to see Ainge thinks this way too

from cnnsi;
If Boston's draft pick is No. 1 or No. 2, the Celtics will draft Greg Oden or Kevin Durant (in that order). If it's No. 3 or lower, team sources said, they will shop it.
-- Boston Globe

MikeDead · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject:

Yea makes alot of sense. If the C's don't get a top 2 pick then it would be a good idea to shop the pick around to teams like Memphis or Minnesota, although I was really hoping that the C's would take Durant over Oden I guess I'll just have to pray that we get the #2 and not the #1.
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nepg · Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 142

I think the Suns would be a pretty viable trading partner again if the C's get the #3. They have things players they won't be able to afford for much longer and they are going to want Noah.

MikeDead · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject:

With Atlanta's first round pick the Suns could possibly get Noah without having to trade up. My pick would be Golden State and try to work out a deal for Monta Ellis.
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nepg · Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 142

It depends on whether the Hawks get a Top 3 spot or not though.

I think it's more likely GS would try to peddle Baron Davis or Jason Richardson than trade Monta Ellis.

MikeDead · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject:

Phoenix is gonna be scary having Atlanta's pick in this years draft. Hopefully they screw it up though and take Wright.
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nepg · Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 142

Wright is perfect for the Suns...

MikeDead · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject:

Wright has a tendency not to run though...
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MikeDead · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject:

Celtic Fan · Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 782 Location: Ottawa Canada

this is Ellis's first big year.
I'd rather they get someone who's been playing at a high level for at least 3-4 years.
you can't say for sure if Ellis will regress or not next year...