The Boston Celtics picked Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jordan Walsh with the No. 38 pick in the 2023 draft. The storied club hopes one day Walsh can bring a modicum of the defensive tenacity veteran point guard Marcus Smart brought to the team during his nine-season tenure with the Celtics.
The 6-foot-7 Texan is known for his intensity, defensive skills and hustle plays on the basketball court. He can potentially guard multiple positions at the NBA level. While his offensive game is raw, he has the opportunity to develop as a 3-point shooter.
However, it will be challenging for Walsh to fully replace Smart’s hustle, grit and defensive prowess — or that of anyone else, for that matter.
But Walsh has plenty to like as a prospect; check out the clip embedded above from the folks behind the Hoops Empire YouTube channel to hear more about him.
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