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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Prospects Boston Celtics Must Avoid

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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Prospects Boston Celtics Must Avoid

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Not every prospect entering the NBA Draft is desired by all 30 teams. Each prospect may have skills, but those skill sets sometimes will only be successful on certain teams with a particular style of play. Other players could benefit from another year of college but instead leave early to chase their NBA dream. These five players either have skill sets that would not fit well on the Boston Celtics or are simply not NBA-ready.

5. Frank Kaminsky

Frank Kaminsky - Wisconsin
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5. Frank Kaminsky

Frank Kaminsky - Wisconsin
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Kaminsky's style is similar to that of Kelly Olynyk's. He's gifted offensively for a guy his size, but like Olynyk he lacks athleticism and physicality. The Celtics need somebody who won't be pushed around inside and can protect the rim. Kaminsky is also older than most prospects, so his ceiling may not be as high as others. He may be a good fit somewhere, just not with the Celtics.

4. Cliff Alexander

Cliff Alexander - Kansas
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4. Cliff Alexander

Cliff Alexander - Kansas
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Alexander was suspended for the final 10 games of last season in the midst of an NCAA investigation. Many believe that had he returned for his sophomore year, he would have faced some type of discipline, so he declared for the NBA Draft to avoid it. No way is he NBA ready and his performance in his lone year at Kansas proves it. The Celtics can't afford to waste a pick on a player who won't be able to contribute immediately.

3. Chris McCullough

Chris McCullough - Syracuse
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3. Chris McCullough

Chris McCullough - Syracuse
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Many scouts feel McCullough is entering the NBA Draft too early. His freshman year at Syracuse was defined by inconsistency and it was capped off by a torn ACL. McCullough could benefit from another year -- a full one too -- in college. He'll need to add some muscle if he wants to last in the NBA. McCullough will almost certainly begin his career in the D-League.

2. Kelly Oubre

Kelly Oubre - Kansas
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2. Kelly Oubre

Kelly Oubre - Kansas
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Oubre is considered to be a work in progress with great potential after an up-and-down season at Kansas. However, the Celtics already have a future small forward in James Young. The two have similar builds and styles of play. Both are gifted players offensively but need to work on their defense. The Celtics should focus their time and attention on Young and give him an opportunity to develop before they take on another project.

1. Robert Upshaw

Robert Upshaw - Washington
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1. Robert Upshaw

Robert Upshaw - Washington
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Upshaw's on-court potential is marred by numerous red flags off of it. He has been dismissed from two college programs in the past two years, with drug use an issue that led to one of them. To further complicate matters, his workouts at the NBA Draft Combine were suspended due to a heart issue. Though Upshaw has previously been cleared by doctors, it just adds to a list of complications that will make teams think twice about drafting him.

Derek McVay is a writer for RantSports.
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