Catching up with the Boston Celtics’ 2023 NBA draft workouts part II

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The Boston Celtics are working very hard to work out as many prospects seen as likely to go somewhere in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft ahead of the big event, with the ball club bringing in quite a few prospective targets seen as likely to end up somewhere outside of the first round of the annual affair.

With a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) giving contending teams like the Celtics a new two way player slot on rosters to raise the total to three per team at the same time it puts up new barriers to teambuilding for teams over the so-called “second apron,” it is more important than ever to make the most of the draft to onboard talent around the roster’s margins.

Adding to our previous reporting of the team’s known workouts comes a new wave courtesy of our sister sites Rookie Wire and HoopsHype — let’s take a look at who Boston has been scoping out.

Taylor Funk, Utah State

Mar 1, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah State Aggies forward Taylor Funk (23) scores on UNLV Rebels center David Muoka (12) in the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

A four-year senior who stands at 6-foot-8 with an efficient if not especially lethal 3-point shot (37.0% from deep with Utah State last season), the Pennsylvania native can also pass the rock a bit and defends well at the 3.

A solid rebounder for a small forward (5.6 per game at the NCAA level), Funk studied Larry Bird growing up, which should endear him to Boston fans.

Jazian Gortman, Overtime Elite

A hyper-athletic guard with a great handle playing for the NBA’s Overtime Elite ball club, Gortman is a bit undersized as a modern NBA guard at 6-foot-2.

But his quick first step and impressive hops could carve out a reserve role for him at the next level.

Dillon Jones, Weber State

A tweener forward in the mold of Grant Williams, Jones is 6-foot-6 and a sturdy 235 lbs. with elite rebounding for his size and position (10.1 per game with Weber State last season).

His 3-point shot is a work in progress (career 31.8%), but his high free throw rate (career 80.5%) hints that this is an area where Jones might be able to…

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Author : Celtics Wire

Publish date : 2023-05-13 18:56:30

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