I don't quite get the drafting of older guards as two ways.
Wouldn't that be better suited for younger bigs,that are raw or need to put on muscle mass.Even some younger euro players that need to acclimate to NBA style of play.
Great question. "Best Player Available" is the obvious answer - but you raise the question of, Where Are the Celtics Bigs?
Amir, Olynyk, Jerebko (tweener but they had to play him as a big), and Zeller - all gone. They have not been replaced. There's the journeyman Baynes. Zizic does not look ready for prime time. Theis?
Instead there are Swings.
The headlines are all about Hayward and Tatum, but the roster has been fundamentally overhauled, away from size. It's an interesting choice, to say the least - especially given the defensive rebounding deficit last season.
Why haven't the celts obtained a real rim protector ?
Easier said than done, I suspect. Danny has made the point several times in the last couple of years that you can go out and get a Rim Protector (he's made the same point about Rebounders), but he might hurt you in other areas of the game.
Some options at the top of the 2018 draft might well get the Celtics a well-rounded player who can protect the rim.
I understand danny's plan in trading number one and drafting tatum- possibly two chances next draft on a very good big man draft class and fultz and isaiah was going to complicate this season.
And he sees Tatum as someone who can get them rebounds and play "4" with his length.