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Post by Admin on Jun 14, 2017 22:32:37 GMT -5
6 reasons to get excited about the 2018 Brooklyn pick
By Nonotfab If 2017 was the year of the point guard, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the big man. As of now, 6 of the top 7 prospects on Draft Express are bigs. All of these prospects would fill a major need, either at PF or C allowing Horford to slide back over to his more natural position. Once most Celtics fans familiarize themselves with next year's class, they should agree that trading our last gift from KG and Paul would be a huge mistake. I've excluded sharpshooting Luca Doncic from the list, a guy some scouts are calling the best foreign prospect ever. Though he has the size at 6'8 to play some PF, to me he projects more as a 2/3 than a 3/4. Doncic along with Ayton, Porter and Bamba will be the contenders to be selected number 1 overall in the 2018 draft. Without further adieu, let's take a sneak peak at some options for BKN 18. 1) DeAndre Ayton C (Arizona) Height: 7'0" Wingspan: 7'5.5" Weight: 243 Ayton has been heralded as the best long-term prospect in High School since his sophomore season. He's a freak athlete, long, explosive and very light on his feet. Chances are he will enter the NBA as an already elite rebounder and a terror running the floor in transition. His offensive skills are still a bit raw, but he's a solid passer and has advanced touch on his shot. Once he refines his shooting mechanics, Ayton will likely be able to stretch the floor all the way out to the NBA 3-point line. Defensively he has the foot speed to switch on the perimeter and the instincts, explosiveness and timing to be an elite rim protector. He will likely follow the path of fellow unicorn, Karl Anthony Towns, and be selected the number 1 overall pick next June. Way to early draft projection: Top 2 2) Michael Porter PF/SF (Missouri) Height: 6'10" Wingspan: 7'0" Weight: 214 Like Ayton, Porter is a long, fluid athlete who plays above the rim and punishes teams in transition. Offensively he has a scoring repertoire similar to that of Jayson Tatum or even Celtics legend Paul Pierce. Like those two guys, he's deadly pulling up from midrange or from 3 and boasts an array of iso scoring moves. He also excels at beating his man off the dribble and getting to the rim where he can finish with both hands or slam down a thunderous dunk. Porter looks the part of a primary scorer. He has a lot to prove defensively, but given his length and quickness, he still projects to be above average to elite on that end, once he gets some good coaching. Imagine Ben Simmons physicals combined with Tatum's scoring prowess and you have Kevin Durant Michael Porter. Way to early draft projection: Top 4 3) Mohamed Bamba C/PF (Texas) Height: 7'0" Wingspan: 7'9" Weight: 207 Meet Rudy Gobert 2.0, new and improved. With a 7'9" wingspan, 9'6" standing reach, nimble feet and wide shoulders, Mohamed Bamba has future DPOY written all over him. To go along with elite athleticism, Bamba's also quite intelligent with a very high BBIQ. Offensively he is a gifted passer with promising touch (68% career FT shooter) and solid shooting mechanics. There are some red flags holding him back from being an early favorite for the number 1 spot. He's had durability concerns, is very thin and shies away from contact. Still, with ridiculous measurements, solid touch and a high BBIQ, his ceiling as high as it gets. Way too early draft projection: Top 4 4) Wendell Carter PF/C (Duke) Height: 6'10" Wingspan: 7'3" Weight: 263 Though not in the same tier as the first 3 on this list, Wendell Carter is an excellent athlete who should walk into the NBA as an already elite rebounder. With a strong feel for the game, he's capable of running the offense through the high post, reading the defense and passing to the open man. He's a face up player who excels at getting easy points through back cuts and offensive boards. Carter is a capable ball handler and excellent finisher at the rim. His shot looks pretty good, especially the turnaround jumper. With some addition work he should be able to stretch the floor all the way out to the 3-point line in the NBA. Defensively he's not quite as explosive as the guys above him, limiting his potential as a rim protector, but he's ultra competitive, has great instincts and moves his feet very well for a man of his stature. Way to early draft projection: Top 6 5) Miles Bridges SF/PF (Michigan State) Height: 6'7" Wingspan: 6'8.5" Weight: 226 I was a big fan of Bridges play at MSU this year. He had a bit of a turnover issue, but his athleticism, playmaking, shooting, and competitiveness more than made up for it. He projects as a point forward who's capable of handling the ball and initiating the offense. He's also a very good shooter both off the dribble and as a spot up guy. He's fearless attacking the basket and is a skilled finisher when he gets there. The major concern comes from his size and tweener status. Is he big enough to guard 4s or quick enough to guard 3s? I think the answer to both of those questions is yes. He's a very humble, intelligent guy who works his but off. Combine those character traits with his otherworldly explosiveness and I see a guy who will maximize his lofty potential. He reminds me a lot of a more skilled version of Aaron Gordon. Prior to him pulling out of this year's draft, I had him as a top 8 prospect and he should fall into a similar range next year, though moving up is certainly possible. Way to early draft projection: Top 6 6) Robert Williams PF/C (Texas A&M) Height: 6'9" Wingspan: 7'4" Weight: 237 Like Bridges, Williams decided to withdraw from the draft to go back for another year at Texas A&M. This was likely a good decision, as the major deficiencies in his game are more so related to the mental aspects of Basketball. He's very raw, lacks polish and consistency, but has all the tools to be a special player someday. Physically Williams is a great athlete, a bit undersized, but compensates with dynamic jumping ability and length. Offensively he is a very good cutter/finisher and decent passer with high shooting potential, as evidenced by his lights out mid range game. Williams real strengths however, come on the defensive end where he boasts incredible length, lightning quick feet and innate timing ability (averaged 2.5 BPG as a freshman). He has struggled with positioning and team defense, but still projects as an elite defender both on the perimeter and inside. Way to early draft projection: Top 8 A couple other guys to keep an eye on are Jaren Jackson PF/C (Michigan State) and Mitchell Robinson C/PF (Western Kentucky). All and all 2018 draft class is looking very strong in the only real position of need the Celtics currently have. Suffice to say, it's good to be a Celtics fan these days.
www.celticsblog.com/2017/6/7/15749388/6-reasons-to-get-excited-about-and-keep-bkn-18
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 6:45:20 GMT -5
Early, but good thread. I selected Luca Doncic as my Celtics #1 pick. Although the other prospects are very intriguing, I think Doncic is a perfect fit, based on the way the NBA game is trending. Think a younger cheaper Gordon Hayward. I think Brad Stevens would make him a star. I feel a lot depends on Hayward though. If he signs with the C's, Doncic would be redundant.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 15, 2017 10:49:04 GMT -5
Still excited about this draft, man. One thing at a time......lol
But...go big. One of these could be the next KAT.
That is all for now!!
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Post by Admin on Jun 15, 2017 22:00:15 GMT -5
But what if we don't get a top 5 pick? That's the point ... risk waiting another year for that future Big or get him with this draft (2017)  ? I can't say what the difference between Bamba or Ayton is vs Isaac but I think we have a better chance at landing Isaac than either Bamba or Ayton. At least the risk is higher with the uncertainty of where the Nets will finish and they s/b better this season than last. |
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 15, 2017 23:06:00 GMT -5
But what if we don't get a top 5 pick? That's the point ... risk waiting another year for that future Big or get him with this draft (2017) ? I can't say what the difference between Bamba or Ayton is vs Isaac but I think we have a better chance at landing Isaac than either Bamba or Ayton. At least the risk is higher with the uncertainty of where the Nets will finish and they s/b better this season than last. The Nets will still suck this year coming up......no doubt |
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Post by croc on Jun 15, 2017 23:12:26 GMT -5
But what if we don't get a top 5 pick? That's the point ... risk waiting another year for that future Big or get him with this draft (2017) ? I can't say what the difference between Bamba or Ayton is vs Isaac but I think we have a better chance at landing Isaac than either Bamba or Ayton. At least the risk is higher with the uncertainty of where the Nets will finish and they s/b better this season than last. The Nets will still suck this year coming up......no doubt They will. On Comcast the Greenteamers rated the top 5 prospects. No mention of Isaacs. Fultz was rated the top pick. |
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Post by Admin on Jun 15, 2017 23:34:18 GMT -5
The Nets will still suck this year coming up......no doubt They will. On Comcast the Greenteamers rated the top 5 prospects. No mention of Isaacs. Fultz was rated the top pick. The trade isn't Fultz for Isaac, it's Fultz for WCS or Hield, Isaac & Mitchell
That's a sure thing if the trade is done conditionally vs hoping for Ayton or Bamba for Bigs next draft with Doncic or Porter as alternates. |
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Post by croc on Jun 16, 2017 5:20:15 GMT -5
When you have a chance for the best player, you go for the best player.
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Post by Admin on Jun 16, 2017 9:45:13 GMT -5
When you have a chance for the best player, you go for the best player. and you or the writers that picked Fultz for their mock drafts know that he's the "best?" |
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Post by puddin on Jun 16, 2017 9:48:38 GMT -5
When you have a chance for the best player, you go for the best player. and you or the writers that picked Fultz for their mock drafts know that he's the "best?" Pud's bunion has Fultz listed as its top pick. Hard to argue against that. Pud |
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Post by croc on Jun 16, 2017 9:55:35 GMT -5
When you have a chance for the best player, you go for the best player. and you or the writers that picked Fultz for their mock drafts know that he's the "best?" I don't know who's the best. Fultz is usually tabbed as the best. I think DA should go after the best player whoever that is.
Isaacs doesn't seem to be close to that.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 16, 2017 10:34:10 GMT -5
I will not argue with Pud's bunion.
Fultz all the way
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Post by Admin on Jun 16, 2017 11:05:07 GMT -5
I will not argue with Pud's bunion. Fultz all the way You're biased ... |
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Post by hedleylamarr on Jun 16, 2017 11:12:43 GMT -5
I will not argue with Pud's bunion. Fultz all the way You're biased ... .....not since 1986.....OUCH!! |
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Post by puddin on Jun 16, 2017 14:31:15 GMT -5
I will not argue with Pud's bunion. Fultz all the way Pud's bunion...  and Pope's ^^bunion.... virtually infallible the both of them on issues of faith, morals and hoops. Exception: Pud had the Warriors in 4 games. Pope had the Warriors in 5. Both have Fultz as #1 pick. Pud |
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2017 19:17:05 GMT -5
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Post by cole on Jun 30, 2017 21:26:48 GMT -5
Holy cow he needs an editor. Im thinking how long he's going, then I look at the feed and he's barely started. You'll have to tell me if he said something important.
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Post by Admin on Jun 30, 2017 21:31:55 GMT -5
Holy cow he needs an editor. Im thinking how long he's going, then I look at the feed and he's barely started. You'll have to tell me if he said something important. He was suppose to get his degree in law and represent his brother Mo as an agent but Mo opted to use an old backer as agent who apparently funded him with gifts and cash as needed. Now with the deal as planned broken. the jealous brother decides to out Mo to the NCAA and try to ruin his NBA career ... |
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Post by Admin on Jul 13, 2017 11:33:36 GMT -5
Teams projected to have the least wins and be lottery bound for 2018 according to Vegas Line;
Lakers 36.5 wins
Mavs 34.5 wins
Clippers 34.5 wins
Knicks 34.5 wins
Hawks 34.4 wins
Kings 31.5 wins
Pacers 30.5 wins
Bulls 29.5 wins
Suns 25.5 wins
Nets 21.5 wins
The Nets still project to earn the Celtic's a #1 draft pick but that Laker pick not so much ... that may end up a Kings pick in 2019 to a team moving up from the bottom.
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Post by Admin on Jul 28, 2017 21:55:41 GMT -5
Why Celtics Fans Should Root For Marvin Bagley’s Reclassificationby Matt ChinYou’ve probably never heard of Marvin Bagley III. The 6’11 18-year-old is the top high school prospect in the class of 2018. At least he is for now. CBS reported last week that Bagley is trying to reclassify so that he can enter college in the Fall of 2017. Bagley spoke last week while attending the Nike Peach Jam. He told reporters that he set up official visits with Duke, Arizona, and Southern Cal. USC went as far as to offer Bagley’s 7-year-old brother a scholarship as well. After Bagley announced his reclassification wishes, he poured in 30 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 blocks in front of a sellout crowd. Bagley is the #1 2018 recruit on Rivals.com, ESPN.com, and Scout.com. According to many, if Bagley joins the Class of 2017, he would be the likely #1 pick in next summer’s NBA draft. The NCAA is reportedly examining his high school academic transcripts to determine if he’s eligible to reclassify. The top of the class of 2017 features centers Mohamed Bamba (Attending Texas) and DeAndre Ayton (Arizona), combo forward Michael Porter (Missouri), and combo wing Luka Doncic (Spain). All four players are considered generational talents, and Bagley could be the better than all of them. Celtics fans should be quietly hoping that the NCAA grants Bagley’s reclassification. As a result of the 76ers and Celtics pre-draft trade, the C’s now control the Lakers 2018 first rounder pick (top 1 protected). They also have the Nets’ unprotected 2018 pick. With Los Angeles and Brooklyn projected to miss the playoffs again, both picks could fall in the early lottery. Danny Ainge will have two more bites at the apple to find his next star player. Bagley would make the top of the draft pool even deeper. If the NCAA declines Bagley’s reclassification, he’ll be draft eligible in 2019. Unfortunately, the Celtics will only have a realistic chance at a 2019 lottery pick if the Lakers win next summer’s draft lottery (statistically 25 percent chance at best). In that unlikely event, the 76ers would select #1, and the Celtics would receive the 2019 unprotected Kings pick as compensation from the Fultz trade. To sum it up, the Celtics will in all likelihood have two top tier draft picks in 2018, and no high lottery picks in 2019. Green teamers should want the 2018 draft class to loaded with talented prospects. Bagley is as talented as there is. If the Celtics grab multiple top shelf draftees next summer, they could remain near the top of the Eastern Conference into the mid-2020s. hardwoodhoudini.com/2017/07/28/celtics-fans-root-marvin-bagleys-reclassification/ |
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Post by Admin on Jul 29, 2017 21:30:57 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Aug 1, 2017 20:24:50 GMT -5
 Photo Source: UnknownBagley isn’t the only recent reclassification that could potentially help Boston. R.J. Barrett, the top recruit of the 2019 high school class, has decided to reclassify to the 2018 class that Bagley might leave. Barrett joins Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish, and Bol Bol in a very talented group of players expected to be available in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Celtics could own the the more favorable 2019 top-1 protected selection of the Sacramento Kings or Philadelphia 76ers if the 2018 Lakers pick does not convey. Danny Ainge gave the Celtics these options on top of the Nets picks by trading the top pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to the Sixers for the third pick in 2017 and either the Lakers 2018 pick or a 2019 pick from the Kings or Sixers. When players of this caliber reclassify, the most significant effect it has is pushing other talented players down draft boards. In the more immediate case, Bagley will most likely be a top-three pick next summer if successfully reclassified. This move would put players like Doncic, Bamba, and Bridges into the range of 3-7 as opposed to 1-4. For the Celtics, potentially owning two top-five picks in a draft with multiple players that could go as high as #1 is incredibly valuable. Even if Boston has one top-five pick instead of two in 2018, they’ll almost certainly have one in 2019. www.celticsblog.com/2017/8/1/16075184/nba-offseason-2017-marvin-bagley-rj-barrett-two-top-prospects-reclassify-boston-celtics-future-picks |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 0:14:21 GMT -5
And Marvin Bagley has reclassified. Just has to qualify. Now the Lakers need to put their eggs in the Lonzo Ball basket and suck big time. #1 and #2 to the Celts in the 2018 draft. Hopefully, the stars stay aligned.
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Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2017 10:37:05 GMT -5
And Marvin Bagley has reclassified. Just has to qualify. Now the Lakers need to put their eggs in the Lonzo Ball basket and suck big time. #1 and #2 to the Celts in the 2018 draft. Hopefully, the stars stay aligned. Bagley & Ayton or Bamba would set us up as good or better than Philly for the future sans the tanking ... |
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Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2017 11:13:10 GMT -5
Marvin Bagley to reclassify to 2017, join Duke, 2018 NBA DraftBy Justin Quinn 247SportsThe nation's top recruit, Marvin Bagley III, has announced he will reclassify to the 2017 college recruiting class to join the Duke Blue Devils, making him eligible to join the 2018 NBA Draft next spring. Appearing on ESPN'S SportsCenter to announce his decision of schools, Bagley said (per ESPN's Paul Biancardi): "I would like to thank Danny Ferry and Coach K for allowing me to wear his retired No. 35 at Duke University ... I've always liked Duke. It's a special place. And you have to be special to be a part of it. So I'm just blessed. I thank God every day for allowing me to see schools like that and just be in a position to go to a place like that. So I'm very thankful."
The jersey in question, the number of which (35) was retired to honor former Blue Devil Ferry (1985-89), who has evidently allowed Bagley to wear his retired number. No small honor, as the former Atlanta Hawks executive is one of Duke's all-time great players. Perhaps most interesting to Boston Celtics fans is the fact that his entry into the college game this season strengthens the overall quality of the draft in a season the Celts are very likely to have at least one top-five draft pick, with a shot at landing two should the results of Danny Ainge trading back in the 2017 NBA Draft come to fruition. With talents like DeAndre Ayton and Michael Porter Jr. already in the mix, the top of next year's draft looks to be very good indeed. Whatever selections Boston has at their disposal come next June, I am excited we'll have a shot at this kid - and not just because of the prospect of reuniting a Bagley with a Bird (in this case, Jabari) on our roster.
www.celticslife.com/2017/08/marvin-bagley-to-reclassify-to-2017.html
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