NBA Mock Draft Pick #28 -- Christian Wood, Forward, UNLV
SB Nation's Celtics blog, known as CelticsBlog, explains the pick:
With two picks in the first round (and more to come in the 2nd) the Celtics are fond of taking a gamble on the 28th pick. The upside of Wood with his length and athleticism is worth rolling the dice on. The downside is that he's still very raw and apparently hasn't had the greatest workouts (questions about his focus and motor are always a red flag). Still, he's got the tools to be a plus rebounder and shot blocker and maybe even a good shooter. The Celtics should be able to give him the right environment and coaching to maximize his potential over time. Like all the Celtics picks (and players), this pick could be moved in a trade sooner or later.
1) Minnesota Timberwolves: KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS
2) Los Angeles Lakers: JAHLIL OKAFOR
3) Phoenix Suns (via Philadelphia 76ers): D'ANGELO RUSSELL
4) New York Knicks: JUSTISE WINSLOW
5) Orlando Magic: WILLIE CAULEY-STEIN
6) Philadelphia 76ers (via Sacramento Kings): MARIO HEZONJA
7) Denver Nuggets: EMMANUEL MUDIAY
8) Boston Celtics (via Detroit Pistons): KRISTAPS PRIZINGIS
9) Utah Jazz (via Charlotte Hornets): MYLES TURNER
10) Philadelphia 76ers (via Miami Heat): STANLEY JOHNSON
11) Indiana Pacers: CAMERON PAYNE
12) Utah Jazz: DEVIN BOOKER
13) Miami Heat (from the 76ers via the Phoenix Suns): FRANK KAMINSKY
14) Oklahoma City Thunder: KELLY OUBRE
15) Atlanta Hawks: BOBBY PORTIS
16) Detroit Pistons (via Boston Celtics): JUSTIN ANDERSON
17) Phoenix Suns (via Milwaukee Bucks): MONTREZL HARRELL
18) Houston Rockets: JERIAN GRANT
19) Milwaukee Bucks (via Washington Wizards): KEVON LOONEY
20) Toronto Raptors: RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON
21) Dallas Mavericks: R.J. HUNTER
22) Utah Jazz (via Chicago Bulls): TREY LYLES
23) Portland Trail Blazers: ROBERT UPSHAW
24) Milwaukee Bucks (via Cleveland Cavaliers): TYUS JONES
25) Memphis Grizzlies SAM DEKKER
26) San Antonio Spurs: NIKOLA MILUTINOV
27) Los Angeles Lakers: RASHAD VAUGHN
28) Boston Celtics: CHRISTIAN WOOD
29) Brooklyn Nets
30) Golden State Warriors
