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Boston Celtics: 2017 NBA Draft grades

By Evan Massey

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jayson Tatum (Duke) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number three overall pick to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts during the second half against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 37 — Semi Ojeleye

Boston backed up their selection of Tatum with SMU’s Semi Ojeleye in the second round with the No. 37 overall pick. Ojeleye is going to be an immediate fan favorite and could earn minutes as early as this season. He has an NBA body and brings athleticism and energy every time he steps on the court.

Ojeleye was considered to be a borderline first-round pick throughout the draft process. Having the opportunity to take him at No. 37 could end up being a major steal for the Celtics when everything is said and done.

Last season at SMU, Ojeleye averaged 18.9 points per game to go along with 6.8 rebounds per game. He shot 48.8 percent from the field and connected on 42.4 percent of his three-point attempts.

One of Boston’s weaknesses last season was depth in the frontcourt, which is exactly why Ojeleye was selected. He will compete for minutes this season and could turn into a starter at some point down the road.

Grade: A-

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