Celtics take look at Green
Danny Ainge and Doc Rivers were in Washington yesterday to watch Georgetown forward Jeff Green work out at McDonough Gymnasium. The session lasted approximately an hour with Celtics assistant coach Armond Hill running the workout, which consisted of shooting, rebounding, and running the floor. It was similar to the individual workout North Carolina forward Brandan Wright went through Monday at the Celtics' practice facility in Waltham.
"Green is a very good player," said Ainge. "He's very versatile. He's a good player all around. He handles well, passes well, and shoots well. He's a good athlete, a well-rounded player."
After the workout, Ainge, Rivers, and Hill watched possible second-round prospects, though they are more likely summer league team candidates. Ainge will watch more second-round candidates today in New York, completing an East Coast trip that started Wednesday in Philadelphia, where the Celtics looked at University of Washington center Spencer Hawes in a noncompetition workout. Hawes is not on the Celtics' short list for the No. 5 pick, but he could be a possibility if the Celtics move down in the draft.
The Celtics will resume predraft workouts in Waltham Monday, getting a look at Kansas forward Julian Wright and Holy Cross guard Keith Simmons.
SHIRA SPRINGER 