The Celtics select a guard and two big men in the most recent Bleacher Report 2024 mock draft.

For the majority of basketball fans, it is still much too early to be speculating about who players the Boston Celtics, or any other team they support, might select in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, for months now, NBA draft analysts like Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report have felt that it was time to focus on these kinds of issues.

Additionally, Wasserman has three possible Celtics targets in mind.

Based on their record, the Celtics would have selected at Nos. 48, 41, and 30 in the Bleacher Report mock draft that was created for the big day this summer.

Let’s see who he envisions Boston choosing.

Hawkins, a 22-year-old forward with a height of 6-foot-10, should be prepared to contribute to Boston’s deep rotation play early in his NBA career. Coleman Hawkins’ consistent 3-point shooting has made him a versatile player that NBA teams want, according to Wasserman.

His ability to pass, spread the floor, and move defensively from the power forward position will be of interest to them. He has scored 20 points in three straight games, suggesting that his confidence in making shots is improving.

Hall is a forward/center who is 21 years old. Competing teams would look to acquire more experienced players like Hall to make the most of their limited opportunity to develop players like him with the parent team. Hall’s 25 points against Armando Bacot in a road victory at North Carolina “gave scouts another reason to take him seriously,” the B/R expert adds.

“The 1.5 threes and 1.8 blocks per game have made it easier to envision a fit at the next level, but his strong post game isn’t enough to draw significant NBA interest.” A stretch big who can create for himself in the post, finish at a high rate, and provide some physicality and agility to the rim protection might be of interest to teams even in their 20s.

The 6-foot-2 guard, who is 21 years old and another older prospect (you might be seeing a trend here), is a little short for the NBA, but skill makes up for it. “KJ Simpson’s physical and athletic limitations will eventually be overlooked by teams during the draft as they place their bets on his 19.5 points, 4.3 assists, 63.1 true shooting percentage, shot-making, smart dribble moves, floater touch, and positive impact,” according to Wasserman.

The success of far too many NBA guards lately has been built on skill and intangibles, therefore it will be worthwhile to take a chance on him in this selection based on his ability to burst, explode, or bounce.

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