Celtics apparently really liked their draft strategy from 2014
Last year, the Celtics had two first-round picks. With their first selection, they took a somewhat unconventional point guard. A guy not known for his shooting or ball handling, but rather a tough, gritty defender who opposing players fear bringing up the ball against. With its second choice in the 2014 first round, Boston grabbed a shooting wing known for his excellent three-point stroke.
Fast forward to last night, and what did the C's do with their pair of first-round picks in the 2015 draft? Basically the same thing. Terry Rozier and R.J. Hunter feel a lot like Marcus Smart and James Young. And where are these guys all supposed to play alongside Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas?
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At this point I'm just going to concede that Ainge and his staff know more than I do and hope their plan works out.
I will say this though, we might be viewing this Boston draft with a more positive attitude had it happened in a different order. Hunter was considered a possibility at No. 16, and Rozier probably would've pleased fans at No. 28. Throw in Jordan Mickey with the 33rd pick and it's not a bad haul overall.
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