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I’m going to write about the celtics now but I’ll talk about my opinion on the whole draft tomorrow.

The Celtics did exactly what I wantedwith their picks. Well, besides making a trade. I wrote earlier that I wanted Fab Melo and another big. With what was left on the board it came down to Sullinger or Perry Jones. It seems like they made the better choice but it’s hard to tell with both Sullinger and Jones having an injury flag. I do like Jones a lot though. I think that was a great pick for the Thunder.

Either way, the Celtics got what they needed. Big guys who can control the paint. Last season the biggest weaknesses were rebounding and shot blocking. They addressed those needs. A year ago Sullinger would have been a top 5 pick, so he’s worth the risk. Sadly a guy who plays below the rim might now be their best rebounder. If he’s healty he might be their most physical player and second best inside scorer. Plus Boston can use a “Sully”. And you can see how I felt about Fab Melo in my earlier article.

In the second round they took Kris Joseph. Another ‘Cuse guy. They needed a wing player who can score and that’s exactly what Joseph is. It’s hard to expect a lot from a second rounder, but maybe he can develop into an explosive athletic player, like he was in college.

The Celtics haven’t really drafted a player I wanted since Jeff Green, who they then traded for Glen Davis (and Ray Allen), who I also wanted. This year they finally did so I’m happy with the results. So remind me not to complain if they don’t pan out.

(Photo: REUTERS/ John Sommers II )

Danny Ainge,

Draft Fab Melo.

Sincerely,

Mike

The Celtics have two picks in a row (21,22) and one thing they haven’t had in a while is height. There aren’t many guarantees drafting in the 20s but i can guarantee that he won’t get shorter (Of course I loved Hasheem Thabeet). Fab Melo is a legit 7 footer. He’s not the best center in the draft, but he may be the best one left at the 21st pick. I don’t care about offense. He’s a good defender who can move and (sort of) rebound. That’s what the Celtics need. I’ve seen people compare him to Perk defensively, which is great, but he’s also 2 or 3 inches taller. He doesn’t need to be a great offensive player, if he can finish around the rim, Rondo will get it to him.

With the other first round pick, I hear Royce White and Andrew Nicholson. I don’t imagine that they’ll both be available, so take which ever one is left. I’d be happy with that. Adding two big guys would be a good move. However, if the Celtics were to take the most explosive scorer on the board, I’d accept that. They could use a 2 or 3 who can crate their own shot and be a solid offensive contributor. Guards aren’t a huge need. But I wouldn’t hate Marquis Teague. If Bradley is going to start at the 2, Teague can backup the two guard spots. I would love Rivers, but he won’t be available. And surprisingly, won’t fit in Doc’s system.

Overall, I’d aim to add two big. At least one player who can be a presence in the middle. Someone who can grab some boards. an ideal draft for me would be Royce White and Fab Melo.