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Boston Celtics: 6 draft prospects Cs should monitor closely

By Jack Simone

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 10: David Duke #3 of the Providence Friars dribbles up court during a college basketball game against the Xavier Musketeers on January 10, 2021 at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 10: David Duke #3 of the Providence Friars dribbles up court during a college basketball game against the Xavier Musketeers on January 10, 2021 at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves is another wing that would provide a ton of versatility for the Boston Celtics. At 6-5, he is listed as a shooting guard, but his playmaking is what should intrigue the Cs.

Reaves is old for a collegiate athlete, having transferred to Oklahoma after his sophomore season at Wichita State. However, this experience has proven to be very valuable at the NBA level (Payton Pritchard being a prime example).

He averaged 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his final year at Oklahoma. Although he only shot 30.5 percent from deep, many attribute this to the fact that he was forced to be the primary ball-handler, thus taking away his catch-and-shoot opportunities.

Johnny Juzang

Some question whether or not Johnny Juzang will keep his name in the draft this year, but if he does, he should certainly be on the Celtics’ radar.

While Boston’s primary need is at the point guard, the 6-7 wing would provide another crucial skill — shooting. He only shot 35.3 percent in his final season with the Bruins, but was extremely clutch during this year’s March Madness tournament.

Juzang is a tall wing that would join a young rotation of Aaron Nesmith and Romeo Langford. It would give Boston an extra shooting option off the bench to replace Semi Ojeleye.