The Boston Celtics have met virtually with forwards K.J. Martin and LaMar Stevens according to Forbes Sports’ Chris Grenham.
Both are projected near the end of the second round to undrafted, meaning these prospects would potentially be stash candidates for the 47th pick, should the Celtics hang onto it.
Martin (son of NBA veteran Kenyon of the same last name) is a 6-foot-6 wing who spent last season at IMG Academy, and can’t shoot or pass especially well, but has decent athleticism, handles and hops.
Stevens also has some work to do on his jumper, having hit just 27.6% of his treys while with the Nittany Lions at Penn State.
But, he is a proficient scorer and rebounder for his position, using his muscular, 6-foot-8 frame to get where he needs to on the court.
That may not work as well at the next level, but his ability to draw fouls as a slasher and defend against both bigs and slower wings with 230 lbs. of heft suggest he’ll stand a better chance of making it in the NBA.
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