If healthy, I think Griffin is a great fit in our style. He is an extremely underrated passer, he gives us a legit finisher at the rim on pick and rolls, and can rebound better than anyone we have. Why wouldn't anyone want him?
... there is the "issue" of him not shooting threes, which seems to be the only attribute that Ainge and Stevens value among power forwards and centers . Ugh.
I think that what Ainge and Stevens are after is bigs that you can run offense through. 3-pt range is obviously a big plus - opens the floor for guys who can create off the dribble. Getting Isaiah Thomas some help in that department is obviously a priority - one immediate need that makes Markelle Fultz highly desirable.
The fit for Blake is really, really good - he can make a play, so you can create space around him with 3-pt shooters like Al Horford. He can put it on the floor, he can get to the rim - and he can rebound.
Defensive rebounding is Boston's other most urgent need to address.
The beauty of Blake Griffin is that he addresses the two biggest weaknesses.
I think that the injury concerns are real but exaggerated. They include breaking his hand hitting a team employee on a nightlife evening - which perhaps raises concerns of a different kind.
Your Boston Celtics are like a family, tight and dedicated to team first, win first.
If I'm Boston, I take the chance. I sign Blake.
Danny Ainge can take the chance because he has a couple of other big chances in hand. In short, he's in the Catbird Seat, with three Brooklyn picks for a chance at the brass ring. BkP #1 - mission accomplished, with Jaylen showing all the signs of a future All-Star two-way player. BkP #2 - I say, draft Fultz. And BkP #3?!