Draft replacement for Brad Wanamaker No. 3) Kira Lewis Jr., Alabama
The most realistic potential point guard grab for the Boston Celtics in this upcoming draft is Alabama point guard Kira Lewis Jr, who has been a prospect the Houdini has discussed on a number of occasions in the past.
Referred to by ourselves as a “Ja Morant-lite” kind of talent, the Crimson Tide standout is a player that could be one of the biggest steals from this top-heavy 2020 draft class.
During his sophomore season in 2019-20, the point guard put up impressive averages of 18.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game on 46 percent shooting from the floor and 37 percent shooting from deep. Proving to be quite a reliable catch and shoot player — something the Boston Celtics offense thrives on — and one who can finish at the rim with a breakaway slam or an acrobatic-layup in traffic, Lewis Jr.’s skillset is one that could very easily be seen as beneficial to add to a shamrocks squad in need of improved offensive production off the pine.
Just recently, even Forbes writer Chris Grenham deemed the point guard as a good match for the Boston Celtics:
"Lewis’ acceleration and burst arguably are his most appealing traits. Alabama played at the fastest pace of any team in the country last season with Lewis leading the charge. He’ll push the pace at the next level as well, and Boston’s transition game would be a direct beneficiary if he were to end up in green next year. His end-to-end speed is the best this class has to offer, but it comes with impressive body control, something most guards his age lack."
If he finds himself available at one of the team’s first two picks, they should strongly consider taking him.