Boston Celtics: 3 players worth trading up for in 2020 NBA Draft

Player worth Cs trading up for No. 1) Killian Hayes, PG

First up on the docket, we have one of the most highly touted point guard prospects coming into this year’s draft in French-born baller, Killian Hayes. Playing in Europe contractually since 2017, the 19-year-old possesses incredible offensive versatility, impressive size for his position –6-5 –, and has professional experience heading into draft night.

Playing for the German ball-club Ratiopharm Ulm in 2019-20, Hayes managed to boast per-game averages of 12.8 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.5 steals on 46 percent shooting from the floor and 39 percent shooting from deep.

All top-notch NBA comparisons connect the Euro-talent to the likes of James Harden and D’Angelo Russell, as he comes in as a left-handed guard with a fluid jumper and a great feel for the game.

The reason why Hayes could make sense trading up for is the fact that the Boston Celtics could actually use for some bolstering in their backcourt, especially behind Kemba Walker. Despite having another All-Star season, the veteran point guard’s knee ailments suffered this year are expected to be with him for the remainder of his career.

With this, having an insurance policy could come in handy should he miss extended play in the future, and, as of this moment, the shamrocks simply do not have that caliber of player to run the offense in his absence.

At 30-years-old with a lingering lower-body ailment, Walker could justifiably be seen as deteriorating goods during the next 3-years of his contract. The only question is, how rapid could his potential (we emphasize the word potential) downfall be?

Should Danny Ainge see it as a necessity for the team to look into some sort of improved backup plan at the one guard, Killian Hayes should without a doubt be at the top of their draft wishlist.