In case you didn’t know, the Celtics own the first pick in the 2017 NBA draft thanks to a trade with the Nets in 2013. With that pick, they are likely to select Markelle Fultz.
Fultz is an incredibly talented guard that has the potential to be a perennial all star, and become the scoring partner that Isaiah Thomas needs. The Celtics aren’t like many teams that pick first however. They were in the eastern conference finals just a week ago. So why would they add a 19 year old to a roster one round away from the NBA Finals?