Since we'll be needing to lock up Rondo long term, thats really gonna put a strangle hold on off-season acquisitions. Therefore i think we could be looking for some contribution from young players next year.
I think Boston will win the division but won't be pushing for the 1st seed, focusing more on being healthy in the playoffs. So i'd estimate that they finish with the 4th or 5th best record in the NBA, this would put us with the 27th or 26th pick overall.
Stanley Robinson- SF/PF- 6'9"- Senior- UCONN
Strengths:
*Freakish athlete
*Explosive as can be around the rim
*Thrives when finishing in transition
*Great slasher
*Has added strength to his previously skinny frame
*Leaping ability makes him an effective rebounder on both ends of the floor
*Quickness and length helps him defensively
*Can guard multiple positions
*Has proven he can overcome adversity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvgsJ5PoVOo&feature=related_____________________________________________________________________Xavior Henry- SG- 6'6"- Freshman Kansas
After a solid showing at the McDonald's game, Henry managed to take some time to put his recruiting situation out of his mind, and entered this week with a solid focus. This paid off for the talented wing, who lead Team USA in scoring and showed some very nice skills in the process.
18 of Henry's 22 points came from behind the three point line, where he shows good form and a quick release. The lefty shoots the ball with a great deal of confidence as well, and has no reservations about taking another shot, even if he badly missed the last one. The rest of his points came on one drive to the hoop where he displayed solid body control, and another finish on a basket cut in the half-court.
The uncommitted senior needs to further develop his ball-skills before he should be considered NBA ready, and a more polished mid-range game would be a nice step as well. He has a strong body, good size, and impressive defensive tools, however, and should ease into the role of shooting specialist very comfortably wherever he ends up next season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Ds-r24404&feature=related