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5 things to know about new Celtics draft pick Jordan Walsh

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After doing his best impression of Bill Belichick by way of multiple trade-downs in the NBA Draft, Brad Stevens finally stuck with one of Boston’s second-round picks on Thursday night.

With the 38th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Celtics selected Arkansas wing Jordan Walsh.

Walsh, 19, was a five-star recruit out of Dallas before trudging through an up-and-down freshman season with the Razorbacks.

Even though Walsh is a raw prospect, his strengths on the court could see him develop into an effective role player at the next level.

Here are five things to know about Boston’s latest draft pick:

Walsh should provide energy and stout defensive play in the NBA ranks.