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Boston Celtics: 4 potential blockbuster draft-day trades

By Evan Massey

Mar 22, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) returns up court against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. Celtics defeated the Pacers 109-100. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) returns up court against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. Celtics defeated the Pacers 109-100. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the 76ers 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the 76ers 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Trade No. 1 for Jahlil Okafor, No. 3

Interested in hearing the most likely blockbuster trade for the Boston Celtics? Simply committing to Isaiah Thomas long-term by trading out of the No. 1 overall pick with the Philadelphia 76ers to acquire talented, young big man Jahlil Okafor and the No. 3 overall pick in the draft.

Boston would then be able to snag a player like Josh Jackson or Jayson Tatum with the No. 3 pick. Okafor may have had injury issues early in his career thus far, but his talent is through the roof.

Okafor averaged 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game during his rookie season with the 76ers. Last season, he played in just 50 games and was not given a consistent role even in those games. Perhaps a change of scenery could unlock the star potential that many saw in Okafor coming into the NBA.

If the Celtics don’t think a backcourt of Fultz and Thomas would work, committing to the proven star seems like the right decision. Adding a talent like Jackson along with Okafor could be a big step towards getting past the Cavaliers in the East.

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Do you think the Boston Celtics should make one of these four blockbuster trades on draft night? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

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