Celtics' Lone ETSU Draft Pick: Winfred King

0:00On April 22nd, the Boston Celtics have always crushed it through the NBA draft, landing stars and key role players that built their championships. But when you dig into every college feeding talent to Boston, some schools stand out more than others, from big time programs to hidden gems. Today, we're zooming in on East Tennessee State University, and get this, only one player ever got drafted by the Celtics from there. That guy is Winford King, a center picked in the third round, fifth spot of that round, 52nd overall in the 1983 draft. He spent just one season balling at East Tennessee State before heading to the pros. King's story highlights how even small school prospects catch Scouts' eyes, though plenty fizzle out. For the Celtics, he never cracked a roster, so no games, no stats, just a footnote in their deep draft history. Basketball reference confirms all this, showing how Boston's picks span everywhere, but ETSU reps just this one shot that didn't land. Still, it reminds us drafts are a gamble,

1:00even for a franchise like the Celtics that hits big more often than not. That's your update from Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.