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Celtics reportedly discussing trading the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to the 76ers

It’s been assumed for a while that the Celtics would select Markelle Fultz with the first pick in next week’s NBA Draft, but ESPN reported this week that Boston is considering Kansas’ Josh Jackson – who has been behind Fultz and Lonzo Ball in most mock drafts. Shannon Sharpe explained how he would handle the pick to Skip Bayless on Friday’s “Undisputed.”

Shannon Sharpe

The Celtics need to make this decision with beating LeBron in mind

“I’ve said that of the guys I’ve watched play – and I didn’t get the opportunity to see Markelle Fultz play – but of the guys I’ve watched play, I thought (Josh Jackson) was the best player.