In this year's draft, the Boston Celtics used the 14th pick to select Aaron Nesmith from Vanderbilt University. Celtics coach Brad Stevens expressed his confidence in the potential of Aaron Smith, while also focusing on the other two first-round picks with the 26th and 30th picks.
In the 2019-20 season, Aaron Smith averaged 35.7 minutes per game, contributing 23 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals, shooting 51.2% from the field and 52.2% from the three-point range. Stevens said: "You are always looking for people who can put the ball into the basket, they can bring different things to the team. He can pick and roll, can play multiple positions, very comprehensive."
Manager Danny Angie said that Aaron Smith is even more fond of him. "As long as Smith is on the court, he can immediately show better perimeter shooting ability than most of our existing players. I guess that is Jason Tower. Thom’s guys may not be convinced." The
Celtics picked Peyton Pritchard with the 26th overall pick. Stevens values the young player’s game temperament most. "He can shoot, Breaking and passing the ball, but I think what he can bring is the strength of competition and reluctance to admit defeat." The
Celtics chose Israeli defender Yam Madar with the 47th overall pick. He is an international player who holds the ball. Guard. Angie said Madar will play overseas for at least one season, and then the green shirts will evaluate his situation. The new season of
will start on December 23. The two rookies only have one month to prepare for their first NBA season. Stevens said: "Isn’t it right to expect these two little guys to play a high level next month? Fair, but we will push, when you can throw the ball into the basket, that’s the advantage. We are very satisfied with these two first-round rookies and look forward to their arrival. They are not prepared for the summer league and may start the season There will be some confrontation training or games before, and soon they will have a big fight." The
draft is over, and the green shirts are about to usher in the player market. When Angie talked about Gordon Hayward's confusing situation: "It's not clear. We will start to solve this problem tomorrow."
Stevens said of Hayward's future in the Celtics. "I will not guess the future of anyone with a player option. We Then I will see how the team fills their vacancies and needs. Over the past year, we have maintained communication. When the deadline is approaching, I told him,'If you need me, tell me. They understand me and the whole situation. '”
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