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Redrafting the 2016 NBA Draft class

By Simon Shortt

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for a group photo on stage with draft prospects before the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (16) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser (16) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

23. Boston Celtics

Original Pick: Ante Zizic
New Pick: Paul Zipser

Having turned their first two picks of this draft into big men and with an abundance of guards on their roster, the Celtics elect to go with a wing player at No. 23. Zipser has an abundance of experience in Europe and has good size for an NBA wing (6’8″, 215 pounds). This, plus a decent three-point stroke make him a quality prospect for a playoff team.

He’d fit nicely on the Celtics with their plus defenders as he adjusts to the speed of the NBA. Offensively, Brad Stevens could get creative with him on the court, as he can step outside, post up smaller players and even put the ball on the floor a little bit.

Since Boston’s backup small forward this year was their third overall pick (which they traded in this re-draft) Zipser fills a positional need here. Having a few qualities that already make him a nice piece for a top team is just icing on the cake.