Celtics' Draft Picks from University of Denver

0:00On April 12th, the Boston Celtics have always crushed it through the NBA draft, landing stars and key role players that built their dynasty. But today, we're zooming in on a quirky corner of that history. Players drafted straight out of the University of Denver. Turns out, the Celtics only picked two guys from there over the decades. Back in the early days of the league, drafts went deep with rounds that don't exist anymore. Denver wasn't a basketball powerhouse like some blue blood programs, but it still sent talent Boston's way. The Celtics mixed it up, grabbing players from big schools and small ones alike to fill our rosters. Fans love digging into this trivia because it shows how the draft shaped the franchise's golden errors. Those picks often turned into legends or solid contributors, fueling 17 championships. Denver's slice of that pie highlights the wide-net Boston cast. Next up was Jack Halzer in 1948, snagged in the 9th round, 94th overall in the BAA draft. He spent one season at Denver, but never cracked the Celtics roster.

1:04Then came Dick Brott in 1957, a sinner taken seventh round 55th overall after three years in Denver. Same story. No games. Play for Boston. All this reminds us how the drafts' lottery can unearth gems from anywhere, even if Denver's hits were more misses. Things history stays stacked with draft magic either way. From your team, powered by AI, this is Boston Celtics News Today.