Boston Celtics 2020 NBA Draft Profile: Saddiq Bey

Final verdict

Would drafting Saddiq Bey at the 14th spot make sense for the Boston Celtics? 

Short answer: yes.

Why? Floor spacing.

Is Bey the best shooter available at the wing spot in this 12-18 range?

Short answer: no, but it’s close.

Aaron Nesmith, another possible option for the Boston Celtics, shot the ball at an absurd 52 percent from beyond the arc on 8.2 attempts per game. Granted, this was only during a 14 game sample size, but the sheer volume is something that pushes Nesmith slightly above Bey in the floor spacing department.

Is Bey the best fit for the Cs?

It depends on how you define fit.

The debate between him and Aaron Nesmith is something to perhaps dig a bit deeper into.

The Boston Celtics need floor spacing off the bench, and they need it pronto. The discussion between floor spacing and playmaking with this team is also something to keep tabs on.

Yes, the shamrocks have many young developing wings, but Bey is by no means redundant.

If they stay pat with this roster and Marcus Smart goes back to being the lead ball-handler off the bench, Beantown needs to find some source of offense either in this draft or in free agency.

If Nesmith — who provides slightly more offensive upside — is off the draft board prior to the 14th spot, it would be smart of Danny Ainge to draft Bey as he may be the answer the franchise has been looking for within their second unit scoring.

Should the Celtics Draft Saddiq Bey?

Of the likely high lottery players, including Aaron Nesmith, are off the board the Boston Celtics should select Bey with the 14th overall pick. This may mean drafting him over Kira Lewis Jr., Jalen Smith, Josh Green, Patrick Williams, Tyrese Maxey, and Tyrell Terry.

Perhaps not the most exciting pick in terms of upside, but considering his ability to provide actual production at the wing spot, drafting Saddiq Bey would give the Boston Celtics exactly what they need and exactly what they need right now.