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Boston Celtics: Five Potential Draft Options With #3 Pick

By Mike McDaniel

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) shoots the ball past North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) shoots the ball past North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

3. PG/SG Kris Dunn, 6’4″ 205 lbs., Providence

As Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports, Kris Dunn may already be doing what he can to not be the Boston Celtics’ selection at No. 3 overall. In what is already a crowded backcourt, I concede that Dunn may not be the best fit for Boston here.

Additionally, who can fault him for wanting to be in the best situation possible at the start of his career?

However, with a crucial offseason hanging in the balance for the Celtics and plenty of trade opportunities abounding, Dunn may be in the perfect situation in Boston by the time training camp rolls around later this summer.

At 6’4″, Dunn has great size, and brings it defensively every night, which is a trait that Danny Ainge looks for when constructing his backcourt (see Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart for more details).

To add to the intrigue, Dunn has one of the most complete offensive games out of any guard in the draft.

He vastly improved his craft on that end of the floor over his time at Providence, shooting a modest 45 percent overall in his senior season, up from his 39 percent shooting in his freshman campaign three years earlier.

In addition, Dunn has begun to pick his spots more efficiently, becoming less trigger-happy with his jumper and improving his shot selection as a result.

Turnovers have been an issue at times in the past, and will only be amplified at the next level if he tries to do too much.

Additionally, he may command the ball more often than most, even as a rookie, and with an offense in Boston that thrives on sharing the basketball and staying connected, this could become problematic.

However, with a staff as competent as the one that Brad Stevens has put together in Boston, there is no doubt that Dunn will have every opportunity to improve as player, while bringing more of a scoring punch to the Celtics alongside Isaiah Thomas as a result.

Next: #2: The Naismith Award Winner

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