Who do most believe Boston will take with the 16th pick?
With the draft only two days away, speculation surrounding Boston's two first-round picks is at an all-time high. Will they package them in a trade to move up into the lottery? Do they have specific players in mind should they fail to secure a deal?
As you can see from this perfectly succinct roundup of nearly every credible mock draft around, via CBS Boston, many think that if the Celtics keep the 16th pick they'll take Wisconsin's Sam Dekker. The swingman saw his stock skyrocket after a stellar NCAA Tournament run, which can be worrisome. But overall he's a nice player with polished offensive skills.
Just a sample, here's Draft Express' Jonathan Givony:
"Givony wrote that the Celtics would prefer to add a rim protector but given the options available, they may choose to add depth to the 3 and 4 positions. 'Dekker knows how to play without the ball and fits into an unselfish and team-oriented offense, which could endear him to head coach Brad Stevens,' Givony wrote."
Several other mock drafts agreed, and Boston is definitely looking for versatile wings who can do more than score. Dekker could be a fantastic fit...if the Celtics don't move up.
(h/t: CBS Boston)
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