The 2017 NBA draft was one to remember for fans of the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum in particular, as then-President of Basketball Operation Danny Ainge fleeced the Philadelphia 76ers by trading back so they could draft guard Markelle Fultz with the top overall pick of the draft, taking the St. Louis native instead.
We all know how that proposition ended up working out for each side of the deal, and imagine the Sixers would love a mulligan on that trade. But where would everyone else involved end up being drafted if the big day was done over knowing what we know now?
Frank Urbina over at our sister site Hoops Hype put together a re-draft of the 2017 class — let’s look at the new draft position for three current Celtics in their estimation.
— Dr. Justin Quinn (@justinquinnn) January 26, 2023