Boston Celtics: Five Potential Draft Options With #3 Pick

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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The 2016 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, with the Boston Celtics landing at No. 3 overall. Who will they be considering with their top five selection?


Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses the crowd before the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses the crowd before the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA Draft lottery has come and gone, and it is finally time for the Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, and the Boston Celtics to capitalize on their July 2013 trade that brought them the No. 3 pick in this June’s NBA Draft.

Outside of the obvious first two picks of the draft, which will undoubtedly be Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram in no particular order, there is no shortage of possibilities for the third pick for Boston, assuming that they keep their pick instead of trading out of it (which always remains a possibility with “Trader Danny” as general manager).

After another successful season in the rebuilding process that is already well ahead of schedule, who should the Celtics be targeting as they continue to build their next great roster from the ground up? Let’s consider five potential options.

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