Celtics Predicted To Add 6‑Foot‑9 'Vertical Weapon' To Boost Frontcourt

Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga

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The Boston Celtics will be headed back to the drawing board after their first-round loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The first thing they should consider is making some significant roster decisions.

While the Celtics might consider trading star guard Jaylen Brown, that decision might not be made until July. However, they could first make a significant move with their selections in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Yahoo Sports NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor published a mock draft on Friday, featuring the Celtics selecting Kansas forward Flory Bidunga in the second round.

"Bidunga is a 6-foot-9 vertical weapon with bouncy legs, soft hands, and the defensive instincts to anchor the paint," O'Connor wrote. "He also has some switchability, which could make him highly valuable on defense. But he lacks the size of a true center and any perimeter skill on offense. As a player who was born in Kinshasa, Congo, and moved to the United States as a teenager, he’s still learning the nuances of high-level basketball. So there could be untapped potential for the long term."