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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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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 4: Jayson Tatum /

2017

Well, we all know that Jayson Tatum is going to get Rookie of the Year consideration, and he’s become Kyrie Irving’s go-to man in the fourth quarter. The jury is still out on Ojeleye, Allen, and Bird though.

Round 1, Pick 3: Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum is averaging 14.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game as a rookie starter for the Celtics. He’s an NBA-best 51.9% from behind the 3-point line and is lights out in the fourth quarter. Alongside Irving and Brown, Tatum is a key member of this Boston Celtics squad.

Round 2, Pick 37: Semi Ojeleye

Semi Ojeleye has already appeared in 25 minutes for the Celtics and he’s averaging 14.2 minutes per game. He’s shooting a solid 41.7% but isn’t getting too many shots up. He’s solid off of Boston’s bench and should develop into a great role player.

Round 2, Pick 53: Kadeem Allen

Kadeem Allen is a really good player for the Maine Red Claws right now. He’s putting up 15.7 points per game to go along with 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He should eventually get a chance in Boston.

Round 2, Pick 56: Jabari Bird

Jabari Bird is actually out-playing Kadeem Allen in the G-League. He is averaging 20.1 points per game, behind the leading scorer, Geurschon Yabusele.

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