Boston Celtics draft every player from New Mexico in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Boston Celtics have a history of drafting players from New Mexico, with J.R. Giddens being a notable example. Giddens was selected in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft as the 30th overall pick. He spent two seasons with the Celtics after a two-year collegiate career at New Mexico. Drafting from various colleges has been a key strategy for the Celtics in building their roster.
- •J.R. Giddens was the only player drafted from New Mexico by the Celtics.
- •Giddens was selected in the 2008 NBA Draft, 30th overall.
- •He played two seasons with the Celtics after college.
- •The Celtics have historically focused on diverse college talent.
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"Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of New Mexico.
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