23. Boston Celtics
Pick: Ante Zizic, C, Croatia
With so many draft picks in this year’s NBA Draft, it’s only natural for them to take a couple draft and stash players – prospects that they can pick and keep overseas until they develop their games a bit more.
With the 23rd pick, after selecting two players in the first round already that will likely be on their active roster this upcoming season, Ante Zizic accomplishes their desire to stash a prospect over the next couple of seasons.
At 6-foot-11 and 240 pounds, there’s no question that Zizic has the size to make in the NBA. But there are still real questions in his game. That’s OK, though; he’s only 19 years old. He’ll develop.
Next: Philadelphia 76ers