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Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick in NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th pick in NBA Draft

Summary

The Boston Celtics chose Chris Cenac Jr. as the 27th pick in the NBA Draft this summer. Cenac, originally projected to go earlier, was praised by his former coach Kelvin Sampson for landing with the Celtics, citing their strong player development culture under Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla. Sampson highlighted Cenac's athleticism and potential growth, though noted he faces competition for playing time in Boston. The team is looking to cultivate Cenac's skills in a setting that has produced success for previous late first-round picks like Payton Pritchard. Expectations will need to be managed as he transitions to the NBA game.

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Key Details

•Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the NBA Draft.
•Kelvin Sampson expressed confidence in Cenac's potential at Boston.
•Celtics aim to leverage their player development culture for Cenac's growth.
•Competition for minutes may limit Cenac's immediate playing time.
•Boston is adapting to roster changes after trading Jaylen Brown.

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Earlier this summer, the Boston Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the NBA Draft.Heading into draft night, Cenac was widely expected to go in the late teens or early twenties. The fact that he was still on the board by the time Brad Stevens was on the clock undoubtedly came as […] The post Celtics Rookie Told He ‘Went To The Right Team’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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