16, 28, 33 for 9th pick: would you make the trade now?

[boscel33]

As of right this minute, probably yes.  Winslow and Smart as a back court of the future would have been fun to watch.  I do agree with another poster though, Stanley Johnson would have been even better, as we get the scoring SF that is needed and you keep Smart, Thomas, Bradley, Young as your guard rotation.

[Tr1boy]

As of right this minute, probably yes.  Winslow and Smart as a back court of the future would have been fun to watch.  I do agree with another poster though, Stanley Johnson would have been even better, as we get the scoring SF that is needed and you keep Smart, Thomas, Bradley, Young as your guard rotation.

Well we could not get Johnson anyways. He was gone at 8.

[JBcat]

I wonder if Winslow will have trouble getting his shot off against NBA competition.  I haven't checked his standing reach or anything but he seems to have the KO complex with short arms.

[jpotter33]

Yeah, as much as Rozier, Hunter, and Mickey have impressed us in summer league, I'd still make that trade for Winslow. I envision Winslow as a big 2, and he and Smart could be the best backcourt in the NBA in a couple of years with tons of size. However, if we had to add anything else, i.e. a Brooklyn pick, then no way.

[max215]

While Winslow has looked really bad in summer league, you kind of have to take the risk still, too much potential. It would be tough to say goodbye to Terry, RJ, and Mickey though, I'm already getting attached to these guys.

[Tr1boy]

I wonder if Winslow will have trouble getting his shot off against NBA competition.  I haven't checked his standing reach or anything but he seems to have the KO complex with short arms.

He doesnt have short arms.

He is not an explosive leaper though.  Not above rim unless he has a head start

[Celtics4ever]

I would have for Turner but not Winslow.

[BornReady]

I still do that trade
Even though I've liked what I've seen from our rookies and surprised at their production
Esp rozier that dude is fast

[csfansince60s]

I would have for Turner but not Winslow.

My sentiments, exactly.

[loco_91]

I wonder if Winslow will have trouble getting his shot off against NBA competition.  I haven't checked his standing reach or anything but he seems to have the KO complex with short arms.

He doesnt have short arms.

He is not an explosive leaper though.  Not above rim unless he has a head start

I don't understand why people think this. Have you seen the gif of his transition block where he literally jumps over someone?

[Celtics4ever]

I wonder if Winslow does not have bad ankles after watching summer league and the NCAA.

[saltlover]

Edit, wrong thread.

Editing my edit: While it's clear that far more than 16, 28, and 33 were offered for #9, I'd definitely still do it for Winslow.  I like all the players we've selected.  But we've already got a full roster, and none of those three play the position we have the greatest need at, which just happens to be the position Winslow does play.  Could one of our three picks be a better pro than Winslow?  Sure.  But figuring out which one can take the playing time and roster spaces we just don't have, especially with double the picks coming next year.  So I'd have gladly traded those three picks for Winslow and banked on him becoming the player Ainge thinks he can become.

[vjcsmoke]

  I think Winslow is wildly overhyped.  He lasted till the 10th pick for a reason. Chad Ford is a clown, I dont take that guy serious.  Had Winslow been on a team like Arizona last year he'd of been exposed. He's more of a glue guy, Nicolas Batum type of player.  I don't see potential star in him at all.

to be fair, just because you slipped, doesn't mean you are overhyped or what not...

Kobe and Paul George are drafted > 10
Noel whom a lot of people on this forum are crazy about was drafted at 9

I think one reason why Winslow slipped is because everyone drafted before Winslow were  either centers or guards. (correct me if I am wrong)

Stanley Johnson (wing) and Mario Hezonja(wing) were both drafted ahead of Justice Winslow.  So he was the 3rd wing taken in the draft.

I really liked Winslow, but when you also throw in the future Nets 1st round pick and another 2nd round pick, on top of those 3 picks,  I think that's way too much to give up.  And in any case MJ, being MJ, turned down the draft bounty.  So by being stupid, the Bobcats saved us from ourselves?  I feel DA just got caught up in trading fever and also liked Winslow a lot but was glad that he was turned down in the end.

[Celtics4ever]

Stanley Johnson (wing) and Mario Hezonja(wing) were both drafted ahead of Justice Winslow.  So he was the 3rd wing taken in the draft.

Performance wise they have been a head of him in summer league.

[footey]

Edit, wrong thread.

Editing my edit: While it's clear that far more than 16, 28, and 33 were offered for #9, I'd definitely still do it for Winslow.  I like all the players we've selected.  But we've already got a full roster, and none of those three play the position we have the greatest need at, which just happens to be the position Winslow does play.  Could one of our three picks be a better pro than Winslow?  Sure.  But figuring out which one can take the playing time and roster spaces we just don't have, especially with double the picks coming next year.  So I'd have gladly traded those three picks for Winslow and banked on him becoming the player Ainge thinks he can become.

I might consider it for Turner, but not Winslow.