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Boston Celtics 2022 NBA Draft: 3 projected second-rounders Cs can trade Aaron Nesmith for

By Andrew Hughes

The Boston Celtics should consider trading Aaron Nesmith for these 3 projected second-rounders (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
The Boston Celtics should consider trading Aaron Nesmith for these 3 projected second-rounders (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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JD Davison would be a high-risk, high-reward prospect for the Boston Celtics Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
JD Davison would be a high-risk, high-reward prospect for the Boston Celtics Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

JD Davison, Alabama

When it comes to potential, there’s a higher potential payoff to having the young JD Davison develop slowly than to have Aaron Nesmith on a ticking time clock before his team option is inevitably declined and his morale slips further after staying stuck to Ime Udoka’s bench.

Davison can be a Maine Celtics product after seeing his high school potential not reached under Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats. Davison had few meaningful outings despite coming in as a highly-coveted Alabama-area recruit, but one of his best showings was when the light shone brightest in the Tide’s March Madness Round of 64 loss to Notre Dame.

Davison shot 4/8 in 36 minutes while knocking down his only 3-point attempt. He dished out nine assists and grabbed three boards and three steals. What makes him a definitive Maine Celtic and non-Boston Celtics roster shoe-in is his six turnovers against the Fighting Irish.

There’s a lot of potential that teams may not see due to his underwhelming 2021-22 season in Tuscaloosa, so if Davison falls to the low forties (or even down to pick No. 53) the Cs should do their due diligence and explore rolling the dice.

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