I mean, how else could they win 16-straight games? Still, for the Celts to build a long-term plan of success they need to continue to add talented players.
After years of being a possible free-agent destination, the C’s are practically all locked up financially. This leaves one clear avenue to acquire talent — the draft. Luckily, Danny Ainge prepared for this and has stockpiled picks for years to come. Of all of these picks, the Lakers 2018 protected draft pick is the most crucial.
The Celtics acquired the Lakers pick in a deal with the 76ers, which gave Philly into Markelle Fultz for Jayson Tatum and the pick.