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Celtics hosting pre-draft workouts

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The Boston Celtics are currently focusing on a potentially lengthy playoff run, although the organization also has one eye on the upcoming NBA draft. According to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, the Celtics have already hosted three senior prospects:

Celtics draft prep rolls on during the playoffs. Heard that a group in for workouts today included Cam Johnson (UNC), Quinndary Weatherspoon (Miss State) and Justin Robinson (Va Tech).

Celtics draft prep rolls on during the playoffs. Heard that a group in for workouts today included Cam Johnson (UNC), Quinndary Weatherspoon (Miss State) and Justin Robinson (Va Tech).
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) April 16, 2019

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The most notable name of the trio is Quinndary Weatherspoon, who averaged 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists during his senior season at Mississippi State.

Despite being one of the NBA's best teams, the Celtics once again find themselves among the major players of the draft, as the team will have at least three first-round picks. The Celtics could also end up with the Memphis Grizzlies pick.