26. Boston Celtics – Jalen Smith, F, Maryland
After an impressive sophomore season, there’s a good chance that Jalen Smith is a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. At 26, the Celtics would be taking a big that could potentially help them next season. Smith averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game on 54 percent shooting from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range.
Smith would be an excellent pick up for the Celtics who desperately need help in the frontcourt. One of the biggest strengths of Smith is the fact that he’s a great defender. That’s what many teams will like about him most. Though, he’s also shown the ability to stretch the floor for a big in the modern game.
Smith might not be ready to start for an NBA team right now, but he could be a key cog for any team’s second unit. That’s probably the best role for him right now, and he could potentially develop into a starting big in today’s game. At 26, that would be a huge win for the Celtics.