Believe it or not, it’s now been four (mostly) full seasons since Semi Ojeleye joined the Boston Celtics as the 37th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. One of the more intriguing second rounds the Celtics have picked in recent years, Ojeleye captured fans’ attention as a rookie with some inspired defense on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the wake of the Gordon Hayward injury, as well as his prodigious strength and the intriguing athleticism he put on display during his time at SMU.
Yet, after four years, it feel as though Ojeleye is stuck in neutral.