Boldly Predicting the Boston Celtics’ 2018-19 Starting Lineup

Shooting Guard: Markelle Fultz

Chances are the Celtics secure the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Unless the lottery gods frown upon Boston, they’ll determine who will be the first player off the board on June 22. When that time comes, it’ll be Markelle Fultz who hears his name called.

Fultz is arguably the top talent in the 2017 draft class, showing no real gaps in his game as a playmaking point guard. He’s got the size, shooting, athleticism and defensive chops to step in as a starter from Day 1, and would be an excellent addition for the Celtics.

The only problem is their current talent at the point guard position.

Luckily, his skill set makes him an ideal candidate to make the transition to shooting guard. Although the Celtics currently have Avery Bradley at the position, his contract is up in 2018. That’ll give Fultz an opportunity to learn for a year before taking over the starting job and running with it.

He’ll also be a cheaper option than having to re-sign Bradley, who will likely be looking for a major payday.

Boston already has a terrific guard tandem with Thomas and Bradley. Inserting Fultz into that equation would absolutely up the ante, potentially giving the Celtics one of the best guard duos throughout the NBA. Sounds like an ideal situation to be in for one the East’s best squads.