Celtics' Draft Strategy Revealed: Meetings with Top Prospects Hint at Ambitious Plans

Boston Celtics Draft Strategy: Why the Meetings with Top Prospects Matter The Boston Celtics have been actively meeting with several top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft, sparking speculation about their draft strategy. NBC Sports Boston's recent video sheds light on the Celtics' approach, highlighting their meetings with Cooper Flagg, a projected number one pick, along with Gradey Dick and Ace Newell. An NBA insider interviewed by NBC Sports Boston explained that at the draft combine, teams rank players and those ranked highly get more opportunities to meet with teams. The insider stated, "The way it works at the draft combine in Chicago is you rank the players you want to talk to. The teams that have the players ranked highest get the opportunity to talk to those guys." This suggests that Flagg's ranking was high on the Celtics' list. While the insider doesn't suggest a trade for Flagg is imminent, the meetings with Flagg and other top prospects highlight the Celtics' due diligence and their interest in securing high-caliber talent. The insider also noted that the Celtics meeting with multiple top prospects is significant because "you're not going to talk to somebody if you don't like the player." The Celtics' proactive approach to the draft underscores their commitment to building a competitive team. Their meetings with these players could indicate a potential trade or a clear strategy for the upcoming draft.