Checklist for Kelly Olynyk to Thrive with Boston Celtics

Lost in the shuffle of the Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce-to-Brooklyn trade that was agreed to during the draft is the fact that the Boston Celtics were able to move up into the late lottery and select Gonzaga big man Kelly Olynyk 13th overall. While OlynykShane Larkin, Kelly Olynyk Picked Up In 2013 NBA Draft. Kelly Olynyk Shane Larkin Drafted. Shane Larkin and Kelly Olynyk were both picked up during Thursday's NBA draft. Larkin will go to the Mavericks, while Olynyk heads to the Celtics. Larkin had a Strengths: Olynyk might be the most offensively talented big man in the draft. He's polished in the low post, has great hands and his jumper extends all the way out to the college three-point line. An intelligent player with a strong motor, Olynyk13 pick Kelly Olynyk to the Celtics for Boston's No. 16 pick and two second-round picks in 2014. Dallas orchestrated another

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