2017 NBA Draft: 3 Options For Boston Celtics With Potential Top Pick

Markelle Fultz, PG, Washington

If the Celtics go with the “best player available” approach, this one seems like a no-brainer. Markelle Fultz is easily this class’ top talent. No matter which way you spin, there just don’t appear to be any significant holes to his game.

The Washington product has everything in his tool box. He’s an excellent shooter, creates opportunities with the dribble, is a tremendous defender, and is more than capable of being a facilitator.

So why would Boston even consider going in a different direction if the lottery grants them the top pick?

Well for one, they already have an outstanding point guard in Thomas. Then they have a quality backup in Marcus Smart. Want to move Fultz to the 2 and let him and Thomas do work? Well, that spot is currently held down by Avery Bradley, who still has one more year left on his contract.

Put simply, point guard just isn’t a huge need for Boston.

Still, it’s going to be hard to pass on a talent like Fultz. He appears to be the complete package, and would bring exceptional size to the Celtics’ backcourt–something they’re obviously lacking in Thomas.

If they aren’t interested in adding another point guard, though, they could go for the final option on my list …