Boston Celtics: 2 trades to get Cs a top-3 draft pick
By Mark Nilon
Boston Celtics trade package for No. 2 Pick) The Bill Simmons deal
The oft-mentioned “Bill Simmons deal” is one that we at the Houdini are not the fondest of but, alas, here we are talking about it because of the fact that it came from Simmons himself who, by all accounts, is quite a respected sports analyst and fond Boston Celtics fan.
Despite what we may think of the deal — we hope it doesn’t happen –, it is a relatively realistic one, especially if both parties wish to move their picks.
If Simmons is concerned, it’s a fair deal all-around.
"“So Golden State calls Boston, and they say we really want Marcus Smart…we will offer the No. 2. Overall Pick for Marcus Smart and Pick No. 14. What does Boston do?”"
Tony Pesta, a writer for our sister-site, Blue Man Hoop, chimed in on the proposed deal between the Dubs and shamrocks and concluded that it could prove to be a solid move for Golden State to make.
"Smart’s role with the Warriors would more than likely be as a Sixth Man. This could be good for him as limiting his usage would make his inconsistencies less extreme. If the cost of earning an All-Defesnvie caliber guard is the No. 2 pick in a weak draft, the Warriors might have to jump on this opportunity. Last season, Smart averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He has improved as a shooter and playmaker who can serve as a reliable backup guard for the Dubs if this is the path they choose."
With this deal, if the rumors are true, Boston obviously gets their rumored wish of moving up in the NBA Draft, while also being able to hold onto picks 26 & 30 in the process.