NBA Draft 2017 preview: What are the Celtics up to, anyway?
We run through Boston’s decision to trade the No. 1 pick and preview the rest of the 2017 NBA Draft.
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Why did the Celtics trade away the No. 1 pick? Good question. They’re up to something, but what, exactly?
In our NBA Draft preview, SB Nation draft guru Ricky O’Donnell joins us to dissect one of the most interesting trades in NBA history. Among the topics discussed:
- How good is Markelle Fultz? Is he the perfect fit for Philadelphia?
- Who will the Celtics target with the No. 3 pick? Ricky thinks it’ll be Duke’s Jayson Tatum.
- What possible range of outcomes will make this trade a good one for the Celtics? Obviously, they don’t believe in Fultz, so if they’re right, that’ll help. But what else could make this move a success?
- How good is Lonzo Ball and why haven’t the Lakers just submitted his name yet?
- Is De’Aaron Fox destined for the Kings? Are we underrating Dennis Smith Jr.? What about Frank Nkilitina? And why is Malik Monk sliding?
- Are there any sleepers that Ricky has his eye on beyond the top players?
Plus, Mike and Ben figure out where they’d go in a draft of every human being in the world.
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