The Boston Celtics are without a first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but they do own one of the most coveted selections in the second round at No. 35 overall.
The history of the No. 35 pick is actually pretty good.
Notable players such as Draymond Green, Carlos Boozer, DeAndre Jordan, Willy Hernangomez, Herbert Jones, Xavier Tillman and P.J. Tucker. Most of those players aren't stars, but they're capable of playing a meaningful role on a contending team, which is exactly what the Celtics need out of this pick.
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One area where the Celtics could use additional depth is the frontcourt. A power forward or center who can provide reliable minutes, quality defense and some outside shooting behind Al Horford and Robert Williams III would be pretty valuable for Boston. A wing who can shoot 3-pointers at a high rate would be a solid upgrade, too.
Which players might the Celtics target with their early second-round pick? Here's a roundup of recent expert mock drafts.
Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer: Jaime Jaquez Jr., wing, UCLA
Kyle Boone, CBS Sports: Noah Clowney, PF, Alabama
Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, ESPN: Gregory Jackson II, PF, South Carolina
Krysten Peek, Yahoo! Sports: Gregory Jackson II, PF, South Carolina
Sam Vecenie, The Athletic: Julian Phillips, SG, Tennessee
NBADraft.net: Colby Jones, SG, Xavier
Kyle Irving, Sporting News: Julian Strawther, F, Gonzaga
Sean Deveney, Heavy.com: Trayce Jackson-Davis, PF, Indiana
