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Boston Celtics: 5 potential No. 1 picks in the NBA Draft

By Riley Culler

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) looks to pass the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) looks to pass the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) drives against Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (25) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) drives against Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Marc-Eddy Norelia (25) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Jonathan Isaac is a kind of player you don’t find often.  Isaac started playing basketball in high school as a guard, so he learned to shoot very well. Then he hit a massive growth spurt (now 6’11”), so he’s played the 1 and 2 before and has the size and skill set to play the 3 or 4 in the pros.

Isaac like Tatum and Jackson is listed as a small forward. While all three players could potentially move to power forward, Isaac will have the easier transition to the position and could thrive because of his size.

Here is breaking Mike Schmitz down the strengths of Jonathan Isaac.

Isaac has one of the highest ceilings in the entire draft, but there is a reason he is projected a No. 4-No. 8 pick. He is very unpolished, though the highest ceiling, Isaac has the most work to due to get NBA ready. Weighing the same as Tatum and Jackson (205), but being three inches taller tells you he clearly needs to add weight.

College Statistics

12.0 PPG 7.8 RPG 1.2 APG 1.5 BPG 1.2 SPG : FG% (.508) 3P% (.348) FT% (.780)

Strengths & Weaknesses

S: Can protect the rim well. Can play SF or PF. Excellent jumper.

W: Needs to add a lot of size and strength. Needs to be tougher down low.

Potential Roster Fit

With Boston most likely losing PF Amir Johnson, Isaac could be a good replacement.

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Although some believe he still needs a year or two to develop, he would still be the best PF on Boston’s roster. (Assuming a PF is not acquired in the off-season)

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