I had the Boston Celtics selecting Dario Saric in my latest mock draft and that choice was met with some criticism. But feel assured that Danny Ainge knows everything there is to know about Saric considering he has spent the past two years scouting him. Saric has taken huge strides in his game over that time, improving on nearly all of his weaknesses. He took his defense to another level, showing potential as a highly instinctual weakside shot blocker and solid post defender, but most importantly, he became a more reliable shooter both on and off the dribble.

Saric, at only 20-years-old, led Cibona to the Adriatic League championship, where he was named Finals MVP after winning MVP for his regular season performance of 16.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Saric is a "do-it-all" forward who can score efficiently, create for teammates, and rebound the ball. He plays with energy and absolutely has a winner's mentality; I'd go as far to say that he is just as likely to become a "go-to scorer" as guys like Parker and Wiggins. He may not have the same upside, but he could just as easily become "the man."

But Dario Saric could possibly withdraw from this year's NBA Draft unless he is given a promise by a team in the top ten. Could the Celtics be that team? I think so, and so does Draft Express' Jon Givony, who recently told SB Nation this: "What I've been told is that if Saric is drafted six or seven in Boston or LA, he'll be in the NBA next year." With that said, if Saric's name is in the draft, don't be surprised if he's headed to Boston.