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#12 Boston Celtics – Romeo Langford, 14th overall pick (Indiana)
The Boston Celtics began their draft night by selecting Romeo Langford out of Indiana. As the 3rd best player in his position’s rankings, many are praising Langford for his ideal size and athleticism which can thrive in the NBA.
He is an excellent player with the ball in his hands, operating transition offense and pick-and-rolls and uses his court vision to push the ball out to open teammates.
Overall, Langford isn’t the best player in the world in any category of the game - in other words offense, defense, passing, etc. - but he has something to offer in each making him a good candidate as an all-round player for the Celtics.
#11 Charlotte Hornets – PJ Washington, 12th overall pick (Kentucky)
Though expected to go a little earlier in the draft, PJ Washington of Kentucky was selected 12th by the Charlotte Hornets. According to ESPN rankings, Washington was 5th in his position grouping and 16th in the overall ranking.
As a player picked in the lottery, he does have a few redeeming qualities. Those qualities are big hangs and an over 7-foot wingspan. Combine that with speed and you have a block machine at the 4 (power forward) and even center.
In his sophomore season at Kentucky, Washington averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and held a field goal percentage of 55.
Also high up there is his conditioning levels and athleticism even through injury. This could make him a hardnose player in Charlotte for a team that could use more tenacity and ferocity. PJ Washington will also help to the depth of the forward position which is at times lacking for the Hornets.
#10 Minnesota Timberwolves (traded to PHX) – Cameron Johnson (North Carolina)
After being selected by Minnesota, Cameron Johnson out of UNC will make his home in Phoenix with the Suns. Johnson isn’t as fearsome in his frame as some players like Rui Hachimura, but he still has success at filling defensive holes and forcing the opposition to take more difficult shots.
On the offensive side of things, he averaged 16.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in his senior year at North Carolina. One thing to watch for is his ability to hit the three and pull up the second the ball hits his hands with his quick release.
Being that he was drafted as a senior from UNC, Johnson’s most favorable quality might be the maturity he displays which will be beneficial when adjusting to the play and fierceness of the NBA. He understands well how to play his position and make the impact play.
#9 Atlanta Hawks – Cam Reddish, 10th overall pick (Duke)
The Dallas Mavericks sent the 10th overall pick to the Atlanta Hawks and with it they selected Duke small forward Cam Reddish, the best available small forward in the draft.
Cam Reddish is listed as a small forward but can play the power forward position as well giving him versatility in his shooting and game. He also has great footwork and can create open space off the dribble or screen.
The Hawks look to combine Hunter and Reddish to form a powerful forward combo to work with the prowess of Trae Young to create good passes and find open shots.
