Celtics GM Brad Stevens on the team’s 1st round pick Chris Cenac Jr., per @BobbyKrivitsky:
“He’s got a lot of room to grow … When I watched him play live several times this year … he didn't always play well, but I never walked out of the gym thinking he didn't play hard.”
The Celtics are selecting Houston F Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th overall pick.
Listed at 6’11” and 240 lbs. Averaged 9.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 0.5 BPG last season. Shot 48.5% on FGs, 33.3% from 3, and 62.1% at the FT line. ‘25 McDonald's All-American.
The Celtics reportedly worked out SE Melbourne Phoenix F Malique Lewis.
Listed at 6’8” and 195 lbs. Averaged 7.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.2 APG, and 1.2 SPG last season. Shot 45.5% on FGs, 38.7% from 3, and 80% at the FT line. Put up 8.4 PPG and 5.8 RPG in the G-League during ‘23-‘24.
The Celtics reportedly worked out Arizona G Jaden Bradley.
Is 6’3”, 205 lbs. Averaged 13.3 PPG, 4.4 APG, and 1.4 SPG last season. Shot 46.4% on FGs, 39.4% from 3, and 80.9% at the FT line. ‘25-‘26 Big 12 Player of the Year, All-Big 12 first-team, and Big 12 All-Defensive team.