The Boston Celtics had the good fortune of winning the NBA Draft Lottery, walking away with the first overall pick thanks to a swap with the Brooklyn Nets from the infamous Paul Pierce/Kevin Garnett trade. Most draft experts agree that Washinton’s Markelle Fultz should be the first player taken off the board, but that could be a bit problematic for Boston.
Guard Isaiah Thomas was recently named to the All-NBA second team and has become the centerpiece of a resurgent Celtics squad, with his fourth-quarter heroics standing out this season. However, it isn’t clear whether Fultz and Thomas, who both thrive with the ball in their hands, can co-exist on the basketball court.