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Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: Big lottery changes, Miami Heat grab wing

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 14. Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics

Original pick: Aaron Nesmith

Celtics 2020 starting lineup

  • Kemba Walker
  • Marcus Smart
  • Jaylen Brown
  • Jayson Tatum
  • Robert Williams III

New Celtics 2020 starting lineup

  • Kemba Walker
  • Marcus Smart
  • Jaylen Brown
  • Jayson Tatum
  • Robert Williams III

The Boston Celtics keep their steal of the draft in Payton Pritchard but select him a whole lot earlier. Pritchard originally went 26th overall, but in this re-draft, he jumps up into the lottery.

Pritchard played a huge role for the Celtics last season, one that went fairly underrated. He may be old for a rookie, but it was clear from the start of the season that he was ready for the NBA.

He may never turn into an All-Star, but having quality guards is super important in the NBA. Since the Celtics are trying to win right now, drafting a raw prospect probably was not on their to-do list.

The point guard out of Oregon was one of the best three-point shooters in the league last season. He shot 41.1% from deep in his first season, which ranked second among rookies and was tied for 28th in the entire league.

Pritchard will be able to make an impact in the league for a long time. Luckily for Boston Celtics fans, they get to keep him in this imaginary re-draft.

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