Vukcevic, 20, spent this past season playing on the same team as Yam Madar for Partizan Belgrade under one of Europe’s most respected coaches of all time, Zeljko Obradovic.
Tristan Vukcevic Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images As such, here are four realistic targets Stevens could have his eye on once the Celtics are on the clock. That shouldn’t stop us from gauging potential draft picks, though. With so many options available, the Celtics will certainly have a difficult decision to make on draft night. Or, Stevens could look to stash his pick by selecting a European talent that is willing to continue their development overseas before potentially heading to the NBA in the future. However, there appear to be plenty of potential role players to choose from, so much so that there is potential for a contributor to slide into the second round - especially if you’re looking for a high-floor, low-ceiling candidate.
Unfortunately, this year's draft class doesn’t project to be a deep one in terms of elite upside talent. The likelihood is that Brad Stevens will be looking at someone who can come in and fill a position of need, either as a big man or wing. Heading into June 22, the Boston Celtics have the 35th pick in the draft. With the new Collective Bargaining Agreement due to take effect in the summer of 2024, the notion of adding some cost-controlled talent will become enticing for contending teams.