Should the Boston Celtics take UNC guard Drake Powell in the 2025 NBA draft?
Should the Boston Celtics take UNC guard Drake Powell in the 2025 NBA draft?
Should the Boston Celtics take UNC guard Drake Powell in the 2025 NBA draft? The North Carolina swingman might not have had the most productive freshman campaign at first glance (7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per 25.5 minutes per game with the Tarheels in 2024-25), but Powell has the upside and frame to become a starter-level wing at the NBA level with some skills to help a bit while he grows into a larger role.
A fast, athletic guard with size and mobility, he still needs to figure out how to use his natural gifts on the defensive end of the court to maximum effect, and he's already pretty good. And while he hasn't been the most aggressive on the other end, at just 19 years old, he has time to develop his offensive game. Still a bit raw for what Boston might be after, his upside hints at a gamble worth taking for the Celtics if he ends up in their range.
The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below!
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