Boston Celtics: 3 ways NBA draft lottery impacts Cs

Impact No. 2) NOLA at 10 helps the Boston Celtics in the Lonzo Ball sweepstakes

Although the Pelicans were projected to pick at the 10 spot before the lottery, this just solidified their position, and now allows them to plan for the draft. What that could mean for the Boston Celtics, however, is that this is a loaded draft in terms of all positions, including guard, and the Pelicans have a guard that may leave this off-season in Lonzo Ball.

The ability to pick a high-level guard could change what NOLA wants in return for Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade scenario.

Yes, the only possible way to attain the free agent Ball is via sign-and-trade, as the Cs are projected to be in the luxury tax and we obviously do not have his bird-rights.

We here at HH have touched on this possible move in past articles, and while it would hard cap us, Ball would be the perfect addition to the squad.

In taking a great guard prospect like Josh Giddey or James Bouknight, the Pelicans can easily fill that hole at point. Getting a solid playmaker could make them more apt to look to other needs, such as back-court defense.

We would have the perfect player for them…Marcus Smart.

While this is not a very likely move, as of right now it seems Ball may just up-and-leave in free agency, so any team looking to perform a sign-and-trade has some leverage.

The former number-two pick, who was taken the pick before Boston Celtics superstar, Jayson Tatum, gives the team the playmaking it needs.

We should all be watching the Pelicans in this upcoming draft, as it could have major ramifications on the Lonzo sweepstakes.