Who Will the Celtics Take in the NBA Draft?

 It can be challenging to predict who the Celtics will select with a small draft, but in a recent NBA Mock Draft, Jonathan Wasserman predicted every team and player to go in the second round. He predicted Jordan Hall to go 54th overall, and while he has not improved much from last year's draft, he still offers some upside. He played for St. Joseph's and was a late second-round pick last year.

After trading away their first-round pick to Oklahoma City, the Boston Celtics now own the second-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. That pick is slated for 45th overall. Though it is late for a first-round pick, the depth of the draft class is plenty. So, the question is, who will the Celtics take? The Celtics may want to move up in the draft to get the top player possible.

The team will need to replace a wing and a power forward. The Celtics have two first-round picks, but they aren't drafting a center. The team could take a forward or a small forward, but they aren't in the position to add another big man. Instead, they could choose a wing player who can play all positions. And even if they do take a guard, they will need a wing player to replace them in the future.

While the draft will be full of players who can help the Celtics immediately, there are other players the team should consider taking to get a superstar for the long-term. One player who could be of high quality is Evan Fournier, who can play both offense and defense. If the Celtics are looking for a two-way player, they could go with him. He would bring versatility and experience to the team and be an excellent addition.

The Celtics have one pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. They selected the Guadeloupe youngster Johann Begarin with the 45th pick. For details on this topic, Visit our website USA News Every Day. The team also has three picks in the 2020 NBA Draft and landed another overseas talent in Yam Madar. The Boston Celtics should consider making the next draft a shakeup to get to the bottom of the roster. They could also pick a second-round player for the second time this year.

After trading away Tristan Thompson to New York, the Celtics are looking to improve their draft picks. While they could trade for a player like Kevin Knox, the team may be interested in a player with more upside. In that case, the team could target a player like Bruno Fernando or Isaiah Hartenstein. The No. 55 pick, Kyle Guy, failed to catch on with the Kings, Cleveland G-League, and Warriors. He later went on to become a COVID-19 hardship exemption success in Miami.

The Celtics will have four players in the first round. A second-round pick, Yam Madar, is expected to make his NBA debut in Las Vegas. Ime Udoka will be competing for USA Basketball at the Olympics and is not expected to be coaching Boston's summer squad. He plans to arrive in Las Vegas after the Olympics. So far, he has been working out with the team.

Reaves: While the former Iowa star is a reliable shooter with an impressive finishing package around the rim, his stats don't show consistency in either area. His three-point percentage is 30.5 percent, while his free throw percentage is 86.5 percent. While his position is unclear, his athleticism and length could make him a solid second-round pick for the Celtics.

Lastly, the Celtics are expected to select a center, but the team's first pick is unlikely to be a guard. The team has plenty of guards already, so it will be tough to add a big-bodied guard to the roster in the first round. The Celtics should look at the two bigs in the draft and find one that fits all three criteria. However, if neither of those players is available, the team should consider other options.