For the 17th pick, Woo sees Boston interested in Arizona’s Nico Mannion, a point guard the Celtics Wire recently analyzed among another pool of prospects.
Starting his pitch by noting Mannion’s lack of athleticism, finishing or defensive chops, Woo does not make a convincing case for the Celtics to use their best pick of the draft on such a prospect.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 30, 2020
Mannion added rather than dispelled concerns about his game heading into a pre-draft process that won’t calm concerns about his ability to play at the next level; it would not surprise to see his stock drop even further as a result.