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Jefferson was a great pick.
Except for that - what is the amazing part?
The 2006 draft? It was a complete disaster where Danny used 2 #1 picks (one the 7th overall) and now has Rondo to show for it.
Is it Gerald Green a talented kid who fell into their lap and has yet to show any understanding of how to play basketball?
For all the talk about Ainge's drafting skills he has picked 1 guy who should be starting in the NBA. West, Gomes, Perkins, Allen, etc. are nice 6-9th men on a good team. They only play so many minutes in Boston because Danny's trades that were supposed to get starters have not worked.
You know what is amazing - the Patriots get more criticism for their personnel moves in this town than the Celtics. The only possible reason for that is that Danny is media freindly. His resume is that of a guy who should be fired.
Ainge is a great judge of talent. The problem is when you don't draft in the extreme top of the draft, your not going to get all stars or even starters. Ryan Gomes, 2nd round and the 20th pick. That is pretty amazing. Tony Allen was the 25th pick of the first round (I hope your not comparing basketball to football drafts). Gerald Green was the 18th pick first round, was there a better choice using this pick? Kendrick Perkins 27th pick first round. Leon Powe, 19th pick..........2nd round. Allen Ray was not drafted. Rajon Rondo 21st pick of the first round. Delonte West 24th pick of first round. Look at other NBA rosters and then tell me how bad Danny is doing.