Although the Boston Celtics were probably hoping to land one of the elite prospects like either former Kansas Jayhawks’ star, center Joel Embiid or forward Andrew Wiggins, former Duke Blue Devils’ forward Jabari Parker or even Australian point guard Dante Exum, they can still find a gem with the sixth-overall pick in next month’s 2014 NBA Draft.
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Although taking former Creighton Blue Jays’ forward Doug McDermott with the sixth-overall pick could be a bit of a reach, the Celtics, who also have the 17th-overall pick, the Celtics will be having McDermott in for a workout.
Jay King of MassLive.com believe McDemott could certainly be a target of the Celtics.
"Shooting, scoring, offensive potential — McDermott would help fill many holes the Celtics had last season. He also plays small forward, where they are currently thin, especially with Gerald Wallace recovering from season-ending surgery and Jeff Green reportedly available on the trade market.Head coach Brad Stevens wants to implement a spread attack with 3-point threats everywhere, and picking one of the best shooters in the draft would theoretically (and obviously) add to that vision. Grouping Jared Sullinger and Kelly Olynyk with another athletically-challenged defender would not be desirable, but that trio’s skill at the other end would be impressive."
McDermott has an illustrious four-year career, culminating in him taking home the Naismith Award as the country’s best player last season. He averaged at least 15 points per game in each of his four season, at least 22.9 in his final three years and put up a career-high 26.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the Blue Jays. He shot 52.6% from the field, 44.9% from beyond the arc and 86.4% from the free throw line.