22. Boston Celtics (via Los Angeles): Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Virginia Tech
Again, having three first-round picks isn’t ideal for the Celtics. But for the sake of making a pick, there might not be a better name still on the board that Nickiel Alexander-Walker – he’s also a really solid NBA Draft prospect too.
NAW has solid size for a guard at the next level, and showed a pretty versatile overall game during his time with the Hokies. Landing on a spot like the Celtics could at the same time do wonders for his progression.
He’s probably not ready to contribute right away, and could learn behind the likes of Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.