The NBA draft is never a sure thing... Even when you look at past drafts there are some where virtually no impact players are drafted in a given year... and even a good or better draft may produce 10 players who give a strong contribution to their team.. That being said its good the Celtics used 6 total picks with two in the top 16 plus another one that most people like in Zizic..
As OP pointed out the Celtics for the most part were GIVEN these picks so its like going to the casino with house money... There was not a single Celtics player that everyone immediately wanted back except for Rondo but now all are grateful in getting Crowder back plus a first rounder.. Ainge continues to do a great job and most have to realize this FA market is practically a fair market for anyone... everyone has cap space and like it or not Boston is NOT a destination place... Its a cold city, highly racist city, has minimal attractions, so if the Celtics can win over some players with a great coach, good chemistry, storied franchise thats all the best... But overall the team has to build the nucleus through the draft and I thought he did a hell of a job..
Has Paul Pierce, KG, IT, Doc, or anyone in recent Celtics history ever indicated that Boston is a racist city or that they don't love Boston? Pierce wants to stay around and open a business here, he wrote love letters to the city and fans in the Boston Globe. Boston is one of the most open minded areas in the country for race and gender and sexual preference. So much so that large parts of the country who support Trump hate us for this. The only areas that rival Boston for liberal, open minded people are the San Francisco, San Diego, LA areas, and NY. That's it.
Boston is legit, top tier destination for free agents. Mark my words.