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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Mar 15, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Wichita State Shockers of First Four of the NCAA men
Mar 15, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Wichita State Shockers of First Four of the NCAA men /

12. player. 118. <p>While Dante Exum seems poised to return to the Jazz next season, Utah lacks talented depth at the point guard position and may even see Exum as an off-guard long-term. Vanderbilt’s Wade Baldwin would be a high upside play at twelve who could eventually develop into a starting quality lead guard capable of knocking down threes and distributing well on offense while pestering opposing perimeter players on the other end of the floor.</p> <p>Baldwin knocked down 40.8 percent of his triples as a sophomore more, the best mark among college point guards in the draft. He has a decent shooting stroke, but will likely need to refine his release some to maintain those numbers in the NBA. The 20-year old was also an impressive facilitator at Vanderbilt, dishing out 6.5 assists per 40 minutes with an assist rate of 32.4 percent during his two seasons with the school.</p> <p>Baldwin is still a developing defender, but the physical tools are there for him to be a disrupting presence along the perimeter. He measured in at 6-4 with a nearly 7-0 wingspan at the combine and while right now his defensive brilliance is mostly captured in short bursts, the potential is there to be a consistent threat.</p> <p><em>To read more about Wade Baldwin IV, <a href=. SG. Vanderbilt. Wade Baldwin IV

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