ESPN NBA Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz released a new mock draft highlighting projections for three first round picks for the Boston Celtics in the upcoming draft.
The Celtics ought to have three selections unless a considerable stretch of the regular season is somehow recovered, which this draft seems to agree is unlikely by granting a trio of selections to Boston.
However, if the team was to use the standings as they currently are, the Celtics would pick 17th (via the Memphis Grizzlies), 26th (their own) and 30th (via the Milwaukee Bucks).
For whatever reason, ESPN has the latter two in place, but Boston picking 15th for their pick owed them from the Grizzlies.
Updated 60-pick mock draft up on ESPN today, including a look at the best fit for every team in the first round https://t.co/XNMlhbXs2U
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 9, 2020
That aside, the trio projected to be taken by the Celtics are three players the Celtics Wire have previously highlighted (click the link to see each review); Devin Vassell of Florida State is projected to go at the 15th slot in ESPN’s mock, Isaiah Stewart of Washington 26th and Jalen Smith of Maryland with the 30th overall pick.
Vassell is a fascinating 3-and-D wing with a fair amount of upside, and thus may not be in Boston’s range without some trading up. Stewart could be a helpful rotation option with starter potential, and Smith easily the most interesting of the three with a relatively diverse game.
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