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Was Kelly Olynyk the steal of the draft?

Chuck - Red's Army October 22, 2013 Celtics News, Kelly Olynyk 19 Comments

Celtics rookie Kelly Olynyk was named the biggest steal of the draft, according to NBA.com’s 12th annual GM survey.

Olynyk had 27% of the GMs vote. Kings rookie Ben McLemore was 2nd (13.8%).

Most Celtics fans went “who?” when the Celtics acquired the Mavs 13th pick and selected Olynyk. But his versatility and shooting touch have been a pleasant surprise throughout the preseason.

KO also ranked 5th in voting for the rookie who will be the best player in 5 years.

Other notables in the survey:

Rajon Rondo ranked as the 2nd best passer (behind CP3 and tied with Ricky Rubio)
Rondo ranked 5th in highest basketball IQ
Avery Bradley ranked 4th best perimeter defender
Nets-Celtics trade tied 1st in most surprising move of the offseason
Kevin Garnett is named the 2nd best leader behind Tim Duncan

If you have work projects to avoid, I recommend reading the 56 question survey.

Curt Hays

Yes. Already bought a KO jersey. Boston is keeping him.
Curt Hays

Chuck, is that the wrong hyperlink?
- omitasub
  
  bill sheilds has cancer?
- frickenWaaaltah
  
  http://www.nba.com/news/2013-14-nba-gm-survey/index.html
  - Curt Hays
    
    Thanks for the link.
    
    No sweat, Chuck.
- chuckmckenney
  
  Apologies. I was reading a story about a former colleague of mine recently diagnosed with cancer and must have copied the link.
bill_nair

I wanted KO back in early april. I thought he would be a great addition to the core we had (KG &PP.) I was shocked to find out he was a 7 footer as our playoff series ended. He played like a SF in college and just always assumed he was. Very skilled player, would be great next to a legit C.
- Rjd12345
  
  Agree. Hopefully next year, once he’s developed some more, we can get a defensive center to pair with him.
RedsLoveChild

Never ignore history.

Whenever a newly drafted 7-foot rookie plays extremely impressive ball in the Summer League—as Kelly did in Orlando—that team just hit the jackpot!

Don`t expect great things this year but, he`ll be kicking serious ass by year 2 or 3.
omitasub

Rondo 2nd best passer? He should be number 1.
- wil
  
  as usual, CP3 highly overrated
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Robert Hodgman

If the guards knew how to use a pick correctly he’d probably be averaging 4-6 more pts a game in preseason. I hope he doesn’t hit the rookie wall before Rondo comes back. He will be even better with a good PG.
- wil
  
  Kelly gets in great position, but guards cant make entry passes or use the p&r.
  
  I think it would be great if we start Rondo, Bradley, Green, Wallace and KO. they really decide wallace and green pairing is good
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jack

If Rondo is just 5th in Basketball I.Q, Im curious to see who the top 4 ones are??!/?
- Andy
  
  You can find out. Theres a link in the article
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