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Boston Celtics Draft Rumors 2019: 5 NBA prospects who could contribute immediately

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrates after his team's made three pointer against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Honda Center on March 30, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrates after his team's made three pointer against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at Honda Center on March 30, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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2019 NBA Draft Tyler Herro (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2019 NBA Draft Tyler Herro (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Tyler Herro SG, Kentucky

While some mock drafts have Kentucky combo guard Tyler Herro going as high at No. 14 to the Boston Celtics, others have him going in the early 20s.

Like Brandon Clarke, Herro is a high-intensity type defender who will win fans over quickly with his hustle.  But it is his scoring ability along with an ability to play both the point and shooting guard positions that makes him an ideal prospect for the Celtics.

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Ideally, it would be nice for the Celtics to take a big man at No. 14 and still be able to select Herro No. 20 or No. 22 if they keep all three picks.  All signs point to the Celtics loving the player and what he can do, but would he be able to get the playing time necessary to develop quickly with the Celtics with Marcus Smart, potentially Terry Rozier and perhaps another veteran guard demanding time?

At No. 20 or No. 22, Tyler Herro is worth rolling the dice on.  He will have time to develop and earn his playing time in the same fashion Rozier has done in his first and second seasons in the NBA.

While he needs to improve on his three-point field goal percentage, his ability to get shots and make shots off the dribble makes Herro the kind of offensive scorer the team has lacked at times outside of Kyrie Irving.

Coming off a season in which he averaged 14 points and 4.5 rebounds, Tyler Herro still has some developing to do.  Playing under a coach like Brad Stevens might be the perfect situation for him.

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