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Russian (RU) Celtics Predicted To Draft SEC Center Who Could Transform Boston’s Frontcourt originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is on Tuesday, with the Celtics holding the 27th pick. Since Boston could be looking to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, it might consider giving up the 27th pick in a trade.
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Boston might only make one selection during the draft if it trades for Antetokounmpo. The Celtics hold the No. 40 pick in the second round.
The Celtics could look to add a center at No. 40 to play next to Antetokounmpo, potentially, and ESPN's Jeremy Woo has a player in mind.
Woo published a two-round mock draft on Monday and had the Celtics selecting Tennessee center Felix Okpara.
Okpara played four seasons of college basketball, starting at Ohio State for two seasons and then transferring to Tennessee for his final two seasons. He appeared in 143 games and made 117 starts during his career, averaging 6.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. In his most recent season, he averaged eight points and 6.3 rebounds over 35 games.
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If the Celtics do draft Okpara, he could be a rotational piece in his first season and then maybe look to develop into a starter by year two or three.
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