Chris Cenac Jr. drafted by Boston Celtics at No. 27 in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Chris Cenac Jr., a center from New Orleans, was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 27th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While Cenac was projected to be picked much earlier, he expressed gratitude for being drafted by Boston, describing it as a dream come true. He recalls attending the draft as a child and hopes to learn from established Celtics players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Cenac aims to contribute to the team as he prepares for his new journey in the NBA.
- •Cenac was projected as a top six pick but fell to 27th.
- •He expressed excitement about joining the Celtics.
- •Cenac plans to learn from teammates like Tatum and Brown.
- •He attended the draft as a child, inspiring his journey.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — New Celtics center Chris Cenac Jr. on being drafted to Boston
"It was not the New Orleans, Louisiana native's first trip to the draft, however.
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