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The Boston Celtics draft success under head coach Brad Stevens

By Logan Jakubajtys

WALTHAM, MA - JULY 5: New Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is introduced to the media July 5, 2013 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Stevens was hired away from Butler University where he led the Bulldogs to two back to back national championship game appearances in 2010, and 2011. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)
WALTHAM, MA - JULY 5: New Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is introduced to the media July 5, 2013 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Stevens was hired away from Butler University where he led the Bulldogs to two back to back national championship game appearances in 2010, and 2011. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 17: Terry Rozier /

2015

Once again, Brad Stevens got his first pick right in the draft, but the three other picks never panned out. Terry Rozier is a key bench player for Boston, but R.J. Hunter and Jordan Mickey now call other NBA cities their home. Marcus Thornton isn’t even in the NBA at all anymore.

Round 1, Pick 16: Terry Rozier

Terry Rozier is stepping up big time in his third NBA season. He averaged 8 minutes per game as a rookie, 17.1 last season, and is now up to 23.3. Rozier is putting up 9.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. He’s had some huge game as well though, breaking out for 23 points and 6 rebounds against the Magic in November. If Rozier continues to improve, he may eventually develop into a sixth man candidate for the Boston Celtics as they make a run or two towards an NBA title.

Round 1, Pick 28: R.J. Hunter

R.J. Hunter played in just 36 games for the Celtics as a rookie, and he only put up 2.7 points per game. He was waived by Boston on October 24, 2016, and signed with the Chicago Bulls three days later. He played in just 3 games for the Bulls and is now a member of the G-League’s Rio Grande Valley Vipers, who are a Houston Rockets affiliate.

Round 2, Pick 33: Jordan Mickey

Jordan Mickey spent two seasons in Boston, averaging 1.4 points per game in 4.8 minutes. The LSU product signed with the Miami Heat this offseason, and he’s actually playing a little more and averaging 3.2 points per game.

Round 2, Pick 45: Marcus Thornton

I’ll keep this one short. Thornton was a long shot out of William & Mary, and now he’s playing for the Canton Charge alongside Kendrick Perkins.

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