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2019 NBA Mock Draft: When trades enter the equation

By Brendon Kleen

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center on February 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Philadelphia 76ers won the game 111 - 110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center on February 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Philadelphia 76ers won the game 111 - 110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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G. Indiana. Romeo Langford. 14. player. 69.

Alright, without further ado, yes the Celtics are trading for Anthony Davis in make-believe land this week. You might be getting off this train after Boston’s abysmal Game 4 loss at home to go down 3-1 in the second round, but we’re not. Even if Kyrie Irving leaves, the Celtics’ plans won’t change. Davis has always been Plan A.

It actually seems as if the Irving situation materialized unexpectedly and Boston simply was in a better position to capitalize than most teams. As the Celtics rebuilt from the Kevin Garnett era, it never looked as if Irving or even a player like him was their top target. They traded for Isaiah Thomas, drafted Marcus Smart and Terry Rozier — point guard has never been a big need for the Celtics. A dominant, versatile big man, though? Oh yeah.

So here’s the trade:

Boston gets Anthony Davis

New Orleans gets Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III, Semi Ojeleye, Aron Baynes, 2019 No. 20 pick, 2019 No. 14 pick, future Memphis first-round pick (protected 1-6 in 2020)

With the 14th pick, New Orleans snags a high-upside scoring guard in Langford who can create his own shot in a variety of contexts. Langford can use his size to score out of the pick-and-roll, knock down spot-up 3s, and go into the post.

Check out our full scouting report on Romeo Langford.

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