Boston Celtics NBA 2020 Draft picks

Boston Celtics NBA 2020 Draft picks
Payton Pritchard is picked by Boston Celtics

Ever since Danny Ainge put the Boston Celtics in a fantastic position to grow with their aggressive approach in the draft picks, the franchise has shown tremendous results. Talking about their last year draft selection, Celtics failed to acquire Tyler Herro and settled for Romeo Langford. Celtics did not have a great draft particularly last season as the latter hasn’t progressed quickly enough. 

Given that the Celtics have lost 4 Conference Finals in 5 seasons, they do need to acquire the right pieces in order to progress through to the Finals. But Three draft picks don’t get you win-now pieces unless they are traded away. However, the Celtics may have actually addressed their biggest concerns.  

Celtics’ 3 Pick draft review 

The Celtics didn’t squander away their picks by any means. Selecting a shooter like Aaron Nesmith with the last pick of the lottery was a very smart move. 

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That move looks even better considering the uncertainty around Gordon Hayward’s future with the team. Nesmith may be the kind of player that helps add that wing depth that Celtics missed when Hayward was out injured. 

Celtics had another selection in the 1st round, courtesy of the 26th overall pick. That netted the Celtics a backup point guard in Payton Pritchard. 

Pritchard was awarded the title of the best college point guard last season (Bob Cousy Award) and brings win-now experience to the league. He is a clear back-up for Kemba Walker, who had a season fraught with injuries. 

They drafted a draft-and-stash point guard in Yam Madar with pick 47. No win-now potential, because he literally won’t be playing now. However, this will further crowd the Celtics point guard situation next season. 

While Boston not adding a center is upsetting, it clearly indicates that the team will be experimenting with more small-ball with their young and athletic lineup. 

This by no means would be regarded as a bad draft for the Celtics, but the question still remains, are the right acquisitions made to help the franchise clinch a championship?

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