NBA Mock Draft 2016: The Boston Celtics Hold Control At No. 3

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; General view during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 16, 2016; Providence , RI, USA; Baylor
Mar 16, 2016; Providence , RI, USA; Baylor

16. Boston Celtics: Taurean Prince

The Boston Celtics got their man at number 3 in the draft with Dragan Bender. Now they can focus their efforts on further improving a rotation that has already proven itself playoff capable.

Among the saving graces for the Boston Celtics over the past season and a half has been the play of their Small Forward, Jae Crowder. When he has gone to the bench though, the team has lacked a significant threat on both ends to fill his shoes. Enter Taurean Prince out of Baylor.

Prince is an ideal player for a team like the Boston Celtics already filled to the brim with young, ball-dominant playmakers. He is a good spot up shooter from the corner, and is a very good wing defender. In a league hungry for consistent 3-and-D role players, Prince will be a major plus for Boston in the coming years.

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