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Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #705 on: June 25, 2015, 11:56:58 PM »

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All right Colton Iverson, here's your chance at a roster spot...

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #706 on: June 25, 2015, 11:58:31 PM »

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As a collection, I don't love the Celtics picks, but individually, I'm fine with all of them.  I guess that's what happens with BPA.  I was hoping for Thornton at 33, and we got him at 45, I love Hunter at 28, and if Ainge was really excited about what he saw on Rozier, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt (I think he intended to pick Oubre but for the trade that jumped ahead of him).  I'm not a huge Mickey fan, but he's got length, even if the top of his head isn't that tall.

Really there weren't many players who were going to make a difference next year outside the first few picks anyway, so we've got four guys to develop for a year.  If two pan out, that's perfectly fine.
well stated. not being to move up was disappointing, but ainge doesnt control that all by himself.

as for the picks, i am fine given the spots open. only quibble is at 45 where i wanted upshaw. but ainge knows more on that situation than i do.
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Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #707 on: June 25, 2015, 11:59:54 PM »

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should we have taken upshaw at 16?

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #708 on: June 26, 2015, 12:04:04 AM »

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should we have taken upshaw at 16?
Why 16? We could have had him at 45. 

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #709 on: June 26, 2015, 12:04:42 AM »

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Not sure about this logic...

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Steve Bulpett ?@SteveBHoop  1m1 minute ago
Ainge says Celts probably don't have room for all four picks. Adds that they may be buying another pick before draft is over.

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #710 on: June 26, 2015, 12:05:48 AM »

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should we have taken upshaw at 16?
Why 16? We could have had him at 45.

That was a shout out to a few vocal posters who advocated for Upshaw at 16 because he'd be gone by 28.

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« Reply #711 on: June 26, 2015, 12:06:51 AM »

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How are they not even mentioning Upshaw? Theyre avoiding him like the plague.

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #712 on: June 26, 2015, 12:07:03 AM »

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should we have taken upshaw at 16?
Why 16? We could have had him at 45.

it was a tongue in cheek comment to our friends insisting he wouldn't last to 28...

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #713 on: June 26, 2015, 12:08:12 AM »

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Steve Bulpett ?@SteveBHoop  1m1 minute ago
Ainge says Celts probably don't have room for all four picks. Adds that they may be buying another pick before draft is over.
Thornton is probably a Euro stash like Iverson.  The bought pick would probably be as well.

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #714 on: June 26, 2015, 12:11:27 AM »

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funny if PHI also takes Upshaw.

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #715 on: June 26, 2015, 12:13:36 AM »

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they just listed upshaw as the 10th best player now!

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #716 on: June 26, 2015, 12:15:21 AM »

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they just listed upshaw as the 10th best player now!
I understand Upshaw not getting drafted but what did Wood do?

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #717 on: June 26, 2015, 12:15:26 AM »

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With the 60th pick in the NBA draft the Philadelphia 76ers select... Robert Upshaw Center out of Washington

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #718 on: June 26, 2015, 12:15:46 AM »

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Steve Bulpett ?@SteveBHoop  1m1 minute ago
Ainge says Celts probably don't have room for all four picks. Adds that they may be buying another pick before draft is over.
Thornton is probably a Euro stash like Iverson.  The bought pick would probably be as well.

Exactly what I was thinking. Plus, there could be a guy still there (Wood, Upshaw, Alexander) that we'd like to get a closer look at and can do so in Summer League.

Re: 2015 NBA Draft Thread
« Reply #719 on: June 26, 2015, 12:19:25 AM »

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they just listed upshaw as the 10th best player now!
I understand Upshaw not getting drafted but what did Wood do?

He stayed out on the perimeter alot. On the defensive end got pushed around.  He is literally a stick and there are concerns he won't be able to put on weight. If he does, might slow him down. His shot selection at times were horrible (taking 3's with a full clock). Things like this scares teams away.