Every BYU player drafted by the Boston Celtics

TL;DR

The Boston Celtics have drafted several players from BYU over the years, including notable names like Danny Ainge and Greg Kite. Ainge played eight seasons with the Celtics and won two titles.

Key points

Boston Celtics have drafted several players from BYU
Danny Ainge played eight seasons and won two titles
Greg Kite and Michael Smith also drafted from BYU
Draft years include 1949, 1981, 1983, and 1989
Positions include guard, center, and forward

Joe WeightBoston CelticsDanny AingeGreg Kite

The Boston Celtics have built their teams in a number of ways over the decades, but few if any methods have born more fruit than through the NBA draft. The best players to suit up for the Celtics have, by and large, come to Boston either through being taken directly in the annual event, or via trades made that night. And it is not just the top stars who have been picked up by the Celtics via the draft. Countless members of the storied ball club's alumni have been taken by the team, and some schools are better represented than others. We can see blue blood programs and some very small schools both delivering top talent to Boston's rosters over the years, so we decided to take a look at which players came from which schools overall. So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of BYU.

Joe Weight - position unknown

Oct 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The number 6 is seen on the Boston Celtics jersey honoring Celtic great Bill Russell during the third quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Draft year and position: ninth round (first pick, 63rd overall), 1949 BAA Draft Seasons at BYU: two Seasons played with Celtics: did not make the team

Danny Ainge - guard

Danny Ainge #44, Shooting Guard for the Boston Celtics drives to the basket with Michael Cooper #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers during their NBA Pacific Division basketball game on 15th February 1987 at The Forum arena in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Lakers won the game 106 - 103. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/Getty Images) Draft year and position: second round (eighth pick, 31st overall), 1981 NBA Draft Seasons at BYU: four Seasons played with Celtics: eight (and two titles)

Q&A

Which BYU players have been drafted by the Boston Celtics?

The Boston Celtics have drafted Joe Weight, Danny Ainge, Greg Kite, and Michael Smith from BYU.

What years were BYU players drafted by the Celtics?

BYU players were drafted by the Celtics in 1949, 1981, 1983, and 1989.

How many titles did Danny Ainge win with the Celtics?

Danny Ainge won two NBA titles during his eight seasons with the Boston Celtics.

What positions did BYU players drafted by the Celtics play?

The BYU players drafted by the Celtics played various positions, including guard (Danny Ainge), center (Greg Kite), and forward (Michael Smith).