Should the Boston Celtics try to select Stanford big man Maxime Raynaud in the 2025 NBA draft? The 7-foot-1 center is a bit older than many prospects who are projected to go in the first round of the draft or near it, but for the purposes of a Celtics squad looking to get players capable of playing at least some time at the NAB level right out of the gate, that may actually be a bit of a plus.

The 22-year-old is a solid rebounder and rim protector who can also hit a shot at a good rate from beyond the arc, and makes up for a shorter wingspan with his natural height and smart positioning on the court.

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The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk over the wisdom of drafting Raynaud. Check it out below!

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