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Post by jb on Jun 18, 2006 5:19:44 GMT -5
<http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2006/06/18/unforgettable_anniversary?mode=PF>
The Boston Globe BASKETBALL NOTES Unforgettable anniversary Twenty years later, Bias's death haunts
By Peter May | June 18, 2006
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So what does Danny Ainge do, holding the seventh pick?
``I think there could be one or two of those guys who could slide," Ainge said. ``I'm not sure which two. But I would be very surprised if Aldridge, Morrison, Thomas, or Roy were on the board when it comes our turn to pick."
There was one report last week that the Hawks had promised Shelden Williams of Duke that they'd take him at No. 5. That seems silly because Williams will, in all likelihood, be there at five, so why would you make a commitment to someone who you can pretty well figure is not going any higher?
If no one slides to Boston, Ainge and his draft crew will take a long, hard look at Williams, Cedric Simmons, Marcus Williams, Rajon Rondo, Ronnie Brewer, Rodney Carney, and Randy Foye. They also might consider J.J. Redick. The big dilemma could be whether to draft the best player, regardless of position, or draft for need and position.
If they're concerned about point guard -- and they should be -- then Marcus Williams might be a good fit (although he goes higher in some mock drafts). And as the draft nears, the draftees start to look better to many general managers, which might facilitate a trade.
Several teams are looking to get to where Boston is now. Ainge also said he might try to get a second-round pick, depending on how things progress.
``There are people who could slip," he said. ``And there are going to be pretty good players who don't even get drafted. We'll see how it goes."
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 18, 2006 23:51:29 GMT -5
Ainge views Gay as a slider. Gay and Green would make a dangerous wing combination in the future. Split them up on the wings on fast breaks and one of them will have highlight reel dunks on Sports Center every game.
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Post by BCHISTORIAN on Jun 19, 2006 4:03:14 GMT -5
plus tony allen...
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jun 19, 2006 4:38:03 GMT -5
THis draft is a flipping crap shoot. I dunno who Id prefer at #7. For some reason both Aldridge, Williams, and Gay rub me the wrong way. And Im only lukewarm to that big kid from Duke. I cant complain/dont have a strong opinion about any of the other guys that have been speculated in the top ten. Should be fun.
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Post by BCHISTORIAN on Jun 19, 2006 5:10:03 GMT -5
we would still be better off if we could trade the pick for a quality vet that fastens our return to competitiveness
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Post by jb on Jun 19, 2006 5:46:23 GMT -5
we would still be better off if we could trade the pick for a quality vet that fastens our return to competitiveness There might be more options for such a trade if there were not a salary cap, but unless we throw in matching salaries, or trade with a team under the cap, like Atlanta; Al Harrington, for instance (who prefers not to play the 4, by the way), it doesn't fly. The only player in the top 6 I'd be excited abpout is Bargnani. If he falls, take him. If not, the option of trade for a veteran (but who?), or trading down for two players; say Sene and Rodriguez, who in time could be better than any in the top six, would be my strategy.
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Post by eja117 on Jun 19, 2006 7:23:12 GMT -5
I'm not sure how realistic it is to think we can get a vet. It took the #2 pick and Brian Skinner to get Elton Brand, who is good, but won't lead a team to a championship himself. And they traded for him while he was young and had a lot of years left. So what could we get for the 7th pick? Boozer? I'd rather just keep the pick.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2006 15:21:22 GMT -5
If I remember correctly Tyson Chandler was believed he could play SF in the NBA.
It still one of the most lopsided trades in the NBA.
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