I spent a few hours researching the rules and regulations of the NBA Draft and unfortunately, it seems like the Celtics are required to make a selection this year. I was hoping that they could just forget to turn in a pick and use the cap space to sign a free agent. But alas, Danny Ainge will be feigning excitement about whoever ends up being the fifth pick in the draft.

A quick look at the Celtics roster makes one thing clear- there isn't anything they don't need. Outside of Paul Pierce and Al Jefferson, there isn't a player on the team that has playing time locked up and no position couldn't use an infusion of some talent. And by "talent" I mean actual talent, not Ainge-speak talent. A player with Ainge-speak talent is defined as a "player with no discernible talent, trade value or superior NBA skill."

Four prospects seem to be the most likely Celtics picks- Brandan Wright, Al Horford, Yi Jianlian and Corey Brewer. I still think that the Celtics should think about taking Mike Conley, Jr., either as the proverbial point guard of the future or as trade-bait now that the Blazers have turned over control of personnel decisions to Oden.

Brandan Wright- He's long and athletic. Just like every NBA player. He's weak inside, needs to gain about 30 pounds and would likely hang around the perimeter clanking shots. Based on the below YouTube highlight reel, Wright is more than capable of dominating the slow-footed, unathletic Gonzaga big men, exactly the opposite type of player that he'll facing in the NBA.

Al Horford- He's long and athletic. Just like every NBA player. He's a strong finisher, solid defender and hard worker. He can't hit jack from outside and his low post game could use some polish. He's Dominican so he would probably be psyched to come to Boston and hang out with Manny and Papi.

Yi Jianlian- He's long and athletic. Just like every NBA players. He's also from China which is absolutely terrifying. I'll be honest- there's a part of me that really wants the Celtics to draft this guy. The Celtics suck and they're going to suck for a while. As a fan, short of the dancers going topless, the only thing that's going to get me to watch their games is the chance to see a 7-foot Chinese guy gawkily running up and down the parquet. Especially if it means that there will be Chinese rap blaring inside the Garden.

Corey Brewer- He's long and athletic. Just like every NBA player. Out of these four prospects, Brewer actually already does something really, really well. He's a ferocious defender and would instantly become the team's defensive stopper. Brewer and Rajon Rondo would also be a great defensive duo. Despite my fascination with Yi's Far East game, I think Brewer would actually be the best fit for the Celtics. Yes, he's raw offensively but it's not like this team is going to be in the playoffs next year. By the time 2012 rolls around and the C's are competitive again, Brewer will be ready.