The Boston Celtics are reportedly among several teams who have interviewed Kentucky Guard Immanuel Quickley, reports New York Times Sports’ Adam Zagoria — would the former Wildcat make a good target for the Celtics?
He’s a little short for a 2-guard at 6-foot-3, and doesn’t pass the rock especially well, but can score in bunches and is a lethal shooter — among the best in the draft at 42.8% on 4.8 attempts per game in his final season with UK.
He’s also a solid defender with a 6-foot-10 wingspan who pulls down 4.2 boards per game. His biggest knocks apart from his height are his age at 21 years old and that he finishes poorly around the rim.
Former @KentuckyMBB G Immanuel Quickley @IQ_GodSon has met twice each with the Knicks, Pistons and Thunder and with multiple teams once including the Nets and Celtics. https://t.co/nM0YuITUGR
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) October 17, 2020
He could also use to put on some muscle, but has no glaring weaknesses — odd for a player projected in the back half of the draft by most mocks.
A player who could likely help out immediately off the bench for Boston with shooting for the second unit with potential to grow into a high-end rotation player, Quickley would be a worthy target for Boston’s No. 47 pick if available.
