Reid Forgrave (CBS Sports) has Celtics taking Jayson Tatum #1

[Smitty77]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/mock-draft

Could he have some inside sources?

Smitty77

[mr. dee]

I don't take these rumors seriously until the actual workout.

It became much clearer when the Celtics said something about workout results.

[hodgy03038]

I would think only if we trade the #1 for #3 but definitely not at #1.

[Roy H.]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/mock-draft

Could he have some inside sources?

Smitty77

No inside sources. Just bad logic:

I know what you're thinking. Why not slot Markelle Fultz or Lonzo Ball, which conventional wisdom would have going No. 1, here?

Well, the Celtics have a shorter but more experienced version of Fultz already in Isaiah Thomas, an incredible shot-maker whose defense leaves plenty to be desired. And I'm not sure if Brad Stevens is the type of coach who wants to deal with LaVar Ball's distractions when he's trying to make an NBA Finals as soon as possible.

Tatum is the perfect fit for Boston. He's a mature, high-character guy who gives the Celtics a guy who can score on all three levels. Tatum may not have the highest ceiling in this draft, but I believe he's got the highest floor. It's a win-now pick for the rare title contender that has a top pick in the draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2017-nba-mock-draft-after-winning-top-pick-celtics-go-with-dukes-jayson-tatum/amp/

[CelticsElite]

Although I don't think this will happen, its very possible. Jaylen Brown was put in mocks to be picked at the 9th pick. Danny took him at 3

Same thing here. Tatum put at 4th. Danny takes. Although this is a little different because fultz is a more unanimous decision to be top 2.

[Ogaju]

What is he smoking....someone forgive him.

[liam]

Is this just click bait, or is there a source for this?

[ETNCeltics]

His logic... a "win now pick".

Utter stupidity.

[bknova]

It'll be Fultz.

[JSD]

It'll be Fultz.

[liam]

His logic... a "win now pick".

Utter stupidity.

I think Jaylen already gives you a lot of what Tatum does. Jaylen has a longer wingspan though not has high a standing reach. They are comparably size small forwards that do a lot of the same things.

[mef730]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/draft/mock-draft

Could he have some inside sources?

Smitty77

No, but it did make me click on the link, so I guess he did his job.

Mike

[Csfan1984]

I think it could have been possible that Tatum was #1 on their board at the start of the year. Also you look at fit and he is again a very good choice. Maybe that is what he is going by more so which is the better player.

[Celtics4ever]

The guy writes sports for GQ, so he probably needs all the publicity via a controversial pick he can get.

[The One]

Tatum over Fultz at #1?

I can't Forgive Forgrave For that.

That's 3 F's...FAIL!