Past draft classes have shown that the mid-draft pick is all hit and miss.
The Boston Celtics were not participants in Tuesday night's lottery, but they've got to feel good about their two first round picks in the draft: 16 and 28. Looking back in draft history, the 16th pick (and its neighbor picks: 15 and 17) has produced some notable players. With the right fit and a little bit of luck, the Celtics can land a future franchise stud with their mid-first round selection.
2014 Draft
15: Adreian Payne
16: Jusuf Nurkic
17: James Young
The Chicago Bulls drafted Nurkic and traded him draft night to the Nuggets with Gary Harris for Doug McDermott.