- The chances we can bring in key FAs this upcoming season are slim to none.
- Better chance to pickup key FAs from the 2016 FA period.
- There are alot more pf prospects coming in to workout for the Celtics than the past seasons.
- As much as I'm not a fan of Portis because we could use a frontcourt plus defender , he can spread the floor and has good quickness and overall size for a pf. He had a good interview a few days ago and sounded like a positive guy. Add 10-15 pounds of strength and who knows . If Ainge sees something in him, go for it. Also would not mind taking a risk at Upshaw at 16
- Add Jordan Mickey at 28 and you get that shot blocker on the team that you can put in in many different situations. Especiqlly if yoy got a guy like Lawson driving in at will. Lob target also. Good defensive rebounder
- With the 33rd you can then draft the best shooter avalable or draft and stash
- Same with the 45.
-At least one draft and stash (and there are lots of good looking ones) due to tight roster space
- do not reisgn Bass. Resign Jerebko that fits under cbs system
- trade Zeller for a future pick.
Lineup
C - Portis
PF - Sullinger
SF - Turner
SG - AB
PG - Smart - more ball handling responsibility
Bench
C - KO
PF- Jerebko/Mickey
SF - Crowder
SG - Young/45th pick (3 pt shpoting specialists)
Pg - IT/Pressey
Thoughts?
Wait, what?
So many questions...
Why are our chances "slim to none" to sign a key free agent? The reports about Love should be a confidence builder. If not, we can still target other guys such as Middleton, Monroe, etc.
So you think it's better to wait until 2016 to sign a free agent when EVERYONE has cap space, rather than this season when few teams do?
A lot of prospects are coming in because we have a lot of picks.
Upshaw at 16 is too much of a reach. He may sneak into the second round as is.
You and Mickey. He's a projected late 1st/early 2nd pick for a reason. A hope for the best pick , but you're setting yourself up for disappointment if you expect him to come in and play meaningful minutes from the start.
Isn't getting "the best shooter at #33" sort of like getting the best steak you can buy for a dollar?