Boston Celtics: 5 Potential Draft Options With No. 16 Pick

Jul 5, 2013; Waltham, MA, USA; General Manager Danny Ainge talks about hiring new Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center, as owner Wyc Grousbeck, right, listens in during a news conference announcing Stevens new position. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 5, 2013; Waltham, MA, USA; General Manager Danny Ainge talks about hiring new Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center, as owner Wyc Grousbeck, right, listens in during a news conference announcing Stevens new position. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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In the second of a three-part series, it is time to forecast the Boston Celtics’ options with the No. 16 pick.

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Could Danny Ainge (left) look to Europe for his 2014 draft pick? Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

In the second of a three-part series outlining potential picks for the Boston Celtics in the first round, it is time to forecast the possibilities for the C’s at pick No. 16.

Like I stated in part one of the series, there’s no telling how many of the eight total picks in the draft the Celtics will actually make.

In fact, it is more likely than not that the Celtics will trade at least one, maybe even two, of their three first round picks.

Alas, if the Celtics do use the 16th overall pick, who should be on their radar? Let’s take a look at the five best options.

Next: No. 5: The Draft-And-Stash Prospect