As the Celtics plan for next season, they must decide whether to draft or trade their first overall pick.
As the offseason begins for all but two NBA teams, the Boston Celtics are faced with a choice that could alter the landscape of the league for years to come. Of course, that decision is whether GM Danny Ainge keeps and develops the player selected with the first overall pick in the 2017 Draft (via the Brooklyn Nets) or package the pick in a trade. There are advantages to both options, but let’s first consider how Boston should proceed if they keep the pick, and choose Washington’s Markelle Fultz.