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The 2024 NBA draft is nearly upon us, and if you are like most fans of the Boston Celtics, you have been so busy watching the Celtics compete for and win the 2024 NBA Finals (and the duck boat championship parade after it) that you likely have little if any idea of what Boston needs or who is available to be taken by them in this draft.
But there is a small army of draft experts, and they have been mirroring the work that Boston’s front office has been doing ahead of the 2024 draft, and they have released a host of mock drafts trying to project it.
Let’s take a look at those mock drafts, and who they see the Celtics selecting from this year’s draft cohort with their Nos. 30 and 54 picks.
Celtics Lab 270: Post-Banner 18 2024 NBA draft targets for Boston with Bryan Kalbrosky https://t.co/YY3mILddtu pic.twitter.com/YXKcbzIp5n
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) June 25, 2024
No. 30 – Adem Bona C, UCLA
Nov 22, 2023; Honolulu, HI, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Adem Bona (3) shot the ball defended by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) during the second period at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports
Salerno/CBS
No. 30 – Pacome Dadiet, G/F, Ratiopharm Ulm
Pacome Dadiet has strong touch inside the arc, as evidenced by his tape in addition to the stats. Shot 68% on layups and 60% on pull-up twos (though limited attempts for both). Recovered from an ankle injury suffered in 2023 and also adapted to a growth spurt over the season. pic.twitter.com/mGx2XaM7iF
— Matt Powers (@DraftPow) June 15, 2024
Givony/Woo, ESPN
No. 30 – Justin Edwards F, Kentucky
Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Justin Edwards (1) takes a shot for a three-pointer during the second half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 30 – Bobi Klintman F, Cairns/NBL
Mar 8, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Bobi Klintman (34) scores in the second half of the second round at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Tankathon, Johnson/NBC Sports
No. 30 - Tyler Kolek G, Marquette
Feb 17, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles guard Tyler Kolek (11) drives the ball against UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the first half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
David Cobb/CBS, Wasserman/Bleacher Report
No. 30 - Yves Missi C, Baylor
Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Baylor Bears center Yves Missi (21) shoots against Clemson Tigers forward RJ Godfrey (10) in the second half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Ward-Henninger/CBS
No. 30 - Baylor Scheierman, G/F , Creighton
Feb 25, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Baylor Scheierman (55) takes a three-point shot in the first half against the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
FTW/Kalbrosky, Kyle Boone/CBS, Gary Parish/CBS, De Roa/HoopsHype, Peek/Yahoo, NBADraft.net
No. 30 - Tyler Smith F, Ignite
Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Pau center Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs reaches for the ball against Team Detlef center Oscar Tshiebwe (44) of the Indiana Mad Ants and forward Tyler Smith (11) of G League Ignite during a Rising Stars semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Finkelstein/CBS, Vecenie/Athletic
No. 30 - Jaylon Tyson G/F, Cal
Jan 18, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Jaylon Tyson (20) dribbles against Washington Huskies forward Moses Wood (13) and guard Paul Mulcahy (far left) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports
Scotto/HoopsHype
No. 54 - Adem Bona C, UCLA
Nov 22, 2023; Honolulu, HI, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Adem Bona (3) shot the ball defended by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) during the second period at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports
NBADraft.net
No. 54 - Jalen Bridges G/F, Baylor
Mar 24, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Baylor Bears forward Jalen Bridges (11) shoots against Clemson Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin (4) in the second half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Vecenie/Athletic
No. 54 - Ulrich Chomche, F/C, NBA Academy Showcase (Africa)
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Givony/Woo, ESPN
No. 54 - Trentyn Flowers G/F, Adelaide 36ers
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 31: Tyler Harvey of the Hawks drives to the basket under pressure from Trentyn Flowers and Dejan Vasiljevic of the 36ers during the round 13 NBL match between Illawarra Hawks and Adelaide 36ers at WIN Entertainment Centre, on December 31, 2023, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)
Scotto/HoopsHype
No. 54 - Enrique Freeman F, Akron
Akron’s Enrique Freeman (25) drives against Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the first half of an NCAA Tournament first-round game Thursday in Pittsburgh.
De Roa/HoopsHype
No. 54 - Oso Ighodaro, Marquette
Mar 29, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Oso Ighodaro (13) drives against North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Ben Middlebrooks (34) during the second half in the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Peek/Yahoo
No. 54 - Tristen Newton G, UConn
Connecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton goes up for a shot against Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and center Zach Edey (15) during the championship game of the 2024 NCAA men’s tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 8, 2024.
Tankathon, Wasserman/Bleacher Report
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