Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green First let me start off by saying that I trust Danny Ainge with any pick in any draft, but I'm getting more worried about Yi by the day. We still don't know how old he is, and he's a risk. I don't know if we're in the best position to take a risk (if we even keep the pick). Jeff Green is one of the most versatile players in this draft, he can play both forward positions, and he can help out on <u>both ends</u> RIGHT AWAY (which is what we need). His basketball IQ is off the charts, we already know Doc likes him (and has seen him plenty of times, since his son plays for Georgetown). If we take Yi, I'll be cautious, but I'll trust Danny. Of course, I'm a Georgetown fan and I like Green more than most players in this draft period, but I just think Green would be a great fit, and I'm leaning towards him. My Celtics draft board 1. Al Horford (if he's there, which I don't see) 2. Jeff Green 3. Yi Jianlian Also, wouldn't you like those "Green in Green" slogans being thrown around for the second time in 3 years?
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green Hmm Jeff Green and Gerald Green...I agree, Green is a very smart player; plays under control etc and would be better than taking Yi. But, IMO, Memphis will take Brandan Wright (if ATL takes Conley) and Boston will have the choice of two NBA ready guys in Green and Horford. When it comes down to it, I think the Celtics would need a big man more since the other Green is rising, and Horford would look nice next to Al Jefferson to form a pretty formidable rebounding/defensive duo. Now with Yi, the Celtics can't afford to gamble on this guy; I'm sure fans want wins now especially after the late season collapse. Get anybody that can help the team to get to the playoffs, I guess.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green If we're drafting a SF then I want it to be Corey Brewer. He's going to be able to contribute right away, and has the potential to be the next Scottie Pippen. Green is only marginally better right now, and I don't think he has nearly as much upside.I don't care for Yi, and I fear Brandon Wright also may be a bust. I'd like to get Horford or Brewer out of #5, or if we trade down then Al Thornton.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Living_Legend33 @ Jun 20 2007, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If we're drafting a SF then I want it to be Corey Brewer. He's going to be able to contribute right away, and has the potential to be the next Scottie Pippen. Green is only marginally better right now, and I don't think he has nearly as much upside. I don't care for Yi, and I fear Brandon Wright also may be a bust. I'd like to get Horford or Brewer out of #5, or if we trade down then Al Thornton.</div> While Brewer does have a bit more potential (scary word, of course we as Celtic fans know that), Green can contribute in more ways right away, and it's not like his ceiling is low anyway. He fits better in our system as well, kind of a balanced attack with a lot of athletes. Brewer, on the other hand, is a swingman (eh hem... Pierce, Wally, Green, TA, West, Gomes), and Green can play the 4.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jun 20 2007, 12:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>First let me start off by saying that I trust Danny Ainge with any pick in any draft, but I'm getting more worried about Yi by the day. We still don't know how old he is, and he's a risk. I don't know if we're in the best position to take a risk (if we even keep the pick). Jeff Green is one of the most versatile players in this draft, he can play both forward positions, and he can help out on <u>both ends</u> RIGHT AWAY (which is what we need). His basketball IQ is off the charts, we already know Doc likes him (and has seen him plenty of times, since his son plays for Georgetown). If we take Yi, I'll be cautious, but I'll trust Danny. Of course, I'm a Georgetown fan and I like Green more than most players in this draft period, but I just think Green would be a great fit, and I'm leaning towards him.My Celtics draft board1. Al Horford (if he's there, which I don't see)2. Jeff Green3. Yi JianlianAlso, wouldn't you like those "Green in Green" slogans being thrown around for the second time in 3 years?</div>Isn't this what I was saying last night kinda? HahaI don't think we neccesarily need Yi or need Green but when it comes down to it these are likely really the 2 best players on the board besides Brewer and Wright. But we won't be taking Brewer or Wright. Green is a solid choice but a move or two needs to be made as well.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green the thing about Yi is we have to figure out if Ainge really is interested or does he consider him a workout warrior who's impressive game probably won't be so impressive facing the talent level of the NBA.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green Do you think he's worth the 5th pick though? Maybe we should trade down a little bit and hopefully find him around the 8th spot.By the way, CelticBalla, I love that Rondo signature your using.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Living_Legend33 @ Jun 20 2007, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's going to be able to contribute right away, and has the potential to be the next Scottie Pippen.</div> I think thats going a bit overboard.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green I personally like Corey Brewer over Jeff Green, but I see how you'd say Green would be a better fit in Boston. As for Yi, he's the most talented international player in the draft, no doubt, but you always have to be cautious when drafting an international player.We'll see what Ainge does though, I think either Green or Jianlian would be a good pick.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ Jun 20 2007, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think thats going a bit overboard.</div>A poor man's Scottie Pippen. He may not ever develop Pippen's offensive ability, but he could get close. I can't remember a player with defensive talent as highly touted as Brewer's going into the draft. The guy completely changed the game during the Final 4. That's his ceiling anyway.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (playaofthegame @ Jun 20 2007, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Isn't this what I was saying last night kinda? Haha</div> No, last night you were saying "OMG I DON'T WANT YI AT ALL! I DON'T CARE, I HATE HIM!" <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AiRuPtHeRe? @ Jun 20 2007, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Do you think he's worth the 5th pick though? Maybe we should trade down a little bit and hopefully find him around the 8th spot.</div> I think Milwaukee could very well snatch him up at 6, same thing with Minnesota at 7.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green I wouldn't draft Green if he's there. Here's why: he's a 3 completely. We need a 4 or a 5 to compliment Big Al. I think the Cs have enough threes on the team (Wally, Scal, Green, Gomes, Powe). He doesn't have much of a perimeter game and he can't help this team scoring wise as much as Yi or Brewer can.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (High54Life @ Jun 20 2007, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I wouldn't draft Green if he's there. Here's why: he's a 3 completely. We need a 4 or a 5 to compliment Big Al. I think the Cs have enough threes on the team (Wally, Scal, Green, Gomes, Powe). He doesn't have much of a perimeter game and he can't help this team scoring wise as much as Yi or Brewer can.</div>Jeff Green is more of a 4 than Brewer is and he's definetly a better scorer than Brewer is. Also I could be wrong but doesn't Powe play PF?
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (High54Life @ Jun 20 2007, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I wouldn't draft Green if he's there. Here's why: he's a 3 completely. We need a 4 or a 5 to compliment Big Al. I think the Cs have enough threes on the team (Wally, Scal, Green, Gomes, Powe). He doesn't have much of a perimeter game and he can't help this team scoring wise as much as Yi or Brewer can.</div> Jeff Green is not a 3 completely. He can play either forward position and he's extremely versatile. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>He doesn't have much of a perimeter game and he can't help this team scoring wise as much as Yi or Brewer can.</div> First of all, our biggest need is not scoring. We have plenty of offensive firepower, we need players that play smart, play defense, and make the right decisions. Green does that, and he can contribute right away on both ends. Also, Green is MUCH more ready to produce offensively than Brewer. Green can create for himself and others, he CAN shoot the ball (he needs to improve his outside shot, but he's great 18 feet and in), he's got excellent court vision, and he's an outstanding rebounder. He gives us another playmaker on the floor. Brewer can't create for himself, as his ball handling skills are pretty weak. He can shoot the ball and he's obviously a great athlete, but he can't do what Jeff Green can, especially right away.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kingjamez @ Jun 20 2007, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>What if Brandan Wright is available?</div>Ah, honestly I would choose Yi Jianlian rather than Wright.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jun 20 2007, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Jeff Green is not a 3 completely. He can play either forward position and he's extremely versatile.</div>He would still be a little undersized at the 4 though, don't you think?
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green Green could probably get some rebounds at the 4 and play some low post D, but he is more of a wing. His post moves aren't bad though.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (High54Life @ Jun 20 2007, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He would still be a little undersized at the 4 though, don't you think?</div>He's 6'9 or 6'10. Also from what I've heard KingJamez, The Celtics are looking to draft and NBA ready player who can contribute right away so it's looking like they might pass on Wright even if he could be a major steal at 5.
Re: I'm Leaning Towards Jeff Green <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (iversonfan268 @ Jun 20 2007, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He's 6'9 or 6'10. Also from what I've heard KingJamez, The Celtics are looking to draft and NBA ready player who can contribute right away so it's looking like they might pass on Wright even if he could be a major steal at 5.</div>Green is 6'8.
