2016 NBA Mock Draft: Celtics hold the draft cards at 3

Nov 13, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) drives past Rice Owls guard Bishop Mency (15) in the 2nd period at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Cal won 97-65.
Nov 13, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears forward Jaylen Brown (0) drives past Rice Owls guard Bishop Mency (15) in the 2nd period at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Cal won 97-65. /
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Jan 14, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots the ball over Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) and center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) (back) during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots the ball over Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) and center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) (back) during the first half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

9. player. 81. <p>Washington’s Marquese Chriss has become the darling of the workout period and it’s not hard to see why he’s made a climb up most draft boards. The 6-10 power forward is one of the elite athletes in the class who could eventually develop into a two-way threat. Chriss is a potential nightmare mismatch on offense where he has a quick first step for his size and possesses range out to the three-point line. Defensively, the 18-year old is already a valuable secondary rim protector who will do most of his work from the weak side, but he could become a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions once he strengthens his fundamentals.</p> <p>Chriss’ effort on the defensive end, though, is lacking. He struggles to play with consistency on that end of the floor and it’s reflected in his 11.6 percent defensive rebounding rate. His 4.6 defensive boards per 40 minutes is the <a href=. PF. Washington. Marquese Chriss

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