Even with the offseason here in earnest, the Boston Celtics have plenty on their plate regarding their future as they continue to work out prospects projected to go in the second round of the ’23 NBA draft.
With the Celtics likely to need cheap depth in the future, look for prospects who are either polished enough to get some real minutes in their rookie campaign or who might be okay with a season or two stashed abroad while the team makes decisions about how it will use the new two way player slot added to rosters in the latest collective bargaining agreement recently adopted by the league.
Adding to our previous reporting of the team’s known workouts comes a new wave of prospects Boston has been working out — let’s dive into who the Celtics might be targeting at No. 35.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) June 13, 2023
Kao Akobundu-Ehiogu, Memphis
Kao Akobundu-Ehiogu had a workout with the Boston Celtics earlier today.
He’s also had workouts with the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks in recent weeks, his cousin, Solomon Ehiogu, tells me. pic.twitter.com/VHYRggqp1t
— Parth Upadhyaya (@pupadhyaya_) May 23, 2023
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 190
Position: Forward/center
Strengths: Athleticism, rim protection, vertical spacing
Weaknesses: Shooting
Charles Bediako, Alabama
Age: 21
Height: 6-foot-10 (7-foot-3 wingspan)
Weight: 225
Position: Center
Strengths: Defense, rim protection
Weaknesses: Offense, shooting
Jamarius Burton, Pitt
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 200
Position: Guard
Strengths: Playmaking, rebounding
Weaknesses: 3-point shooting
Branden Carlson, Utah
Age: 24
Height: 7-foot-0
Weight: 228
Position: Forward/center
Strengths: Rim protection, rebounding, can shoot some
Weaknesses: Turnovers
Johnell Davis, FAU
Age: 22
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 203
Position: Guard
Strengths: Defense, rebounding
Weaknesses: Shooting
Demarcus Demonia, Texas A&M-Commerce
Age: ???
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 195
Position: Wing
Strengths: Rebounding, defense
Weaknesses: Turnovers, shooting
Enrique Freeman, Akron
Age: 22
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 206
Position: Forward
Strengths: Rebounding, rim protection
Weaknesses: Turnovers to assists, shooting
Patrick Gardner, Marist
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 235
Position: Center
Strengths: Scoring, rebounding
Weaknesses: Turnovers
Sam Griesel, Nebraska
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 220
Position: Wing
Strengths: Rebounding, playmaking
Weaknesses: 3-point shooting
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 240
Position: Center
Strengths: Athleticism, playmaking, rebounding, rim protection
Weaknesses: Shooting, turnovers, size
Alijah Martin, FAU
Age: 21
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 210
Position: Point guard
Strengths: 3-point shooting, rebounds, defense
Weaknesses: Scoring, Playmaking
Justyn Mutts, Virginia Tech
Age: 24
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 232
Position: Forward
Strengths: Rebounding, playmaking, defense
Weaknesses: Turnovers, 3-point shooting
Osun Osunniyi, Iowa State
Age: 24
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 218
Position: Center
Strengths: Rim protection, rebounding
Weaknesses: Shooting, free throws
Drew Peterson, USC
Age: 23
Height: 6-foot-9
Weight: 185
Position: Forward
Strengths: 3-point shooting, playmaking, rebounds, defense
Weaknesses: Turnovers
Jamal Shead, Houston
Age: 20
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 190
Position: Guard
Strengths: Playmaking, defense
Weaknesses: Shooting, scoring
Vincent Valerio-Bodon, Sopron KC (Hungary)
Vincent Valerio-Bodon is so fluid with his movement. Incredible post-up scorer with the footwork to match.
Considering his above-average passing skills, that's a four that every team in the NBA could use in their rotation.
He'll be one of the surprises on draft night. pic.twitter.com/HJP2GtLJwt
— Ersin Demir (@EDemirNBA) June 11, 2023
Age: 22
Height: 6-foot-9
Weight: 200
Position: Wing
Strengths: Defense
Weaknesses: Scoring
Jordan Walker, UAB
Age: 23
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 170
Position: Guard
Strengths: Playmaking, defense
Weaknesses: Turnovers
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