Celtics Predicted To Select Record-Breaking Point Guard In Draft To Fortify Backcourt

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith

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The Boston Celtics are aiming to improve their roster in various ways this offseason, and one potential avenue could be through the 2026 NBA Draft.

Boston has two picks in the draft: the No. 27 pick in the first round and the No. 40 pick, the 10th in the second round.

On Sunday, ESPN's Jeremy Woo released a mock draft in which the Celtics selected Alabama forward Amari Allen with the 27th pick. Additionally, he projected that they would choose Purdue guard Braden Smith with the 40th pick.

Smith played four seasons at Purdue, participating in 149 games and averaging 13 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists.

The 22-year-old guard is more of a facilitator than a scorer and recently shattered the career assists record for a Division 1 men's basketball player.

Smith will likely need a season or two to develop in the G League, but he could be a great fit for the Celtics as they work to improve his scoring.

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