The Boston Celtics selected California forward Jaylen Brown with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Player profile:
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 7:"If his game can catch up to his physical tools, he'll be very difficult to handle in the NBA. That's a big if, but it's a bet that some teams may be inclined to make."More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 33:"His NBA-caliber size, strength and athleticism translated in terms of drawing fouls but Brown was an average rebounder for an NBA-bound small forward and actually below average in terms of steal rate."More (Insider)
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