After taking three more guards in 2015 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics now have no shortage of options in the backcourt with Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas already in the fold.
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In fact, Ainge said he and his staff were hoping the 6-foot-1 Rozier, who Boston selected with the 16th pick in Thursday’s draft, would be their “diamond in the rough”, but other NBA teams caught on to Rozier and he began rising “rapidly”.
“It started in my college career, I just got in a lot of work in the gym”, Rozier told reporters.
Ainge followed up to Rozier’s answer, saying he was always high on the team’s draft board.
Rozier has been touted coming out of college as a hard nosed, tough defender with great instincts and a nonstop motor.
Rozier is best on offense when he is driving to the basket, as he uses his quickness and instincts to get to the rim easily.
The selection initially confused Marcus Smart, too. “It’s good to see the league going that way particularly for myself having a skill set that benefits that way”.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) – Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens knew all about R.J.
This pick made it absolutely certain that the Celtics would be dealing or cutting ties with one or numerous guards presently on the roster and Thornton will certainly be on the fringe of a roster spot. He along with teammates, Terry Rozier, R.J.
The Hunters gained attention in this year’s NCAA Tournament when 13th-seeded Georgia State upset third-seeded Baylor in the second round.
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Hunter adds another guard to an all ready jammed back court, but his length and shooting ability could make him an immediate contributor to a team that finished in the bottom 5 in three point shooting last season. It wasn’t until this past season, Rozier’s sophomore campaign, that the Ohio native took on a scorer’s role with U of L.
