Nine days after winning the 18th NBA title in franchise history, the Celtics have an opportunity to improve their roster with the NBA Draft.
While Brad Stevens made several savvy moves to assemble Boston's championship roster, he did not part ways with the franchise's first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Despite a relatively down draft year, the champs can now add a first-round talent to a championship roster.
The 2024 NBA Draft kicks off a major offseason for the Celtics, who will negotiate contract extensions with All-Defensive guard Derrick White and All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum. With the franchise cornerstones in place, Boston will use the draft to supplement existing talent and begin its quest for a 19th NBA championship.
Here is an outlook on the Celtics' draft situation.
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Celtics draft picks 2024: When does Boston pick?
The Celtics own two picks in the 2024 NBA Draft:
- Round 1, No. 30
- Round 2, No. 54
As owners of the best record during the 2023-24 NBA season, the Celtics made the final selection of the first round in the 2024 NBA Draft. Boston's second-round pick originally belonged to Dallas, which will now make the final selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.
In 2023, the Celtics originally owned a late first-round pick before executing multiple trades to move into the second round, where they selected forward Jordan Walsh from Arkansas. Walsh, 20, played a limited role with Boston as a rookie but has shown flashes that indicate he will be a part of the franchise's future plans.
The trades that the Celtics executed in 2023 should serve as a reminder that Stevens could again be active in the trade market.
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Breaking down the Celtics 2024 NBA Draft
| Round | Pick | Selection |
| 1 | 30 | Baylor Scheierman |
| 2 | 54 | Anton Watson |
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Celtics pick No. 30: Baylor Scheierman, Creighton
Boston elected to go with Scheierman to close the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Scheierman is a seasoned 6-6 forward coming off a decorated season as a fifth-year senior at Creighton. He will be 24 ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, and his experience will come in handy as he joins a roster with expectations to win big as a rookie.
During his final season at Crieghton, Scheierman earned an array of All-American honors after averaging 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists over 35 games.
