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While not a guarantee, there's at least a chance that Boston Celtics' second-round draft pick Dillon Mitchell could return to St. John's for a fifth year of eligibility as part of a new preliminary injunction against the NCAA.
For the mechanics of it all, here's how I understand it:
1) Mitchell has not signed an NBA contract yet. He played for the Celtics in Summer League, but Summer League contracts are different than NBA contracts.
2) If the Celtics do not offer him an NBA contract, then Mitchell can become a free agent at the professional ranks, or return to school for a fifth year, and then enter the NBA Draft again next year.
3) The Celtics can offer him a contract, and he can stay a member of the organization and play professionally.
4) The Celtics can offer him a contract, and he can decline it, return to school and enter the draft again.
That is our basic understanding of the situation, which will continue to evolve over the next month.
But let's operate under the assumption that Mitchell heads back to school. Independent on his future rights, what would the Celtics be losing with his loss?
St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) looks to pass the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the men's Big East Conference Tournament Championship game at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner-Imagn Images
As the Celtics have been very competitive over the last decade or so, it's been hard for some rookies to find playing time. Jordan Walsh didn't get a lot in his rookie year. Hugo Gonzalez saw more time last season, but it was certainly sporadic once Jayson Tatum came back from injury.
There's no telling just how Mitchell will actually play, especially with guys like Walsh and Paul George on the perimeter, and with the team having three centers that need time in Neemias Queta, Mitchell Robinson and Chris Cenac Jr. Mitchell might be best served developing in the G-League, which could factor into his decision making.
But in Mitchell, the Celtics have an intriguing player that I'd personally like to see more of. He's 6-foot-8, long and athletic. He could help the Celtics defensively on the perimeter, contribute on the glass, and he could certainly be an impact player at the rim offensively.
He's not much of a three-point shooter right now, but his athleticism is tantalizing. Even if he spends time in Maine, the idea of him helping in Boston is something I can't quit.
A four-year collegiate player who played at three different schools, Mitchell played an integral role in St. Johns's continued turnaround under Rick Pitino, helping the Red Storm earn a No. 5 seed in last year's NCAA Tournament.
Mitchell began his career at Texas, starting 38 games as a true freshman and averaging 4.3 ppg before scoring 9.6 as a sophomore. He transferred to Cincinnati as a junior, scoring 9.9 ppg before landing at St. John's for his senior year. He averaged 8.3 ppg and seven rebounds while also dishing three assists per game.
He was only a career 19.3 percent 3-point shooter in college.
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For the mechanics of it all, here's how I understand it:
1) Mitchell has not signed an NBA contract yet. He played for the Celtics in Summer League, but Summer League contracts are different than NBA contracts.
2) If the Celtics do not offer him an NBA contract, then Mitchell can become a free agent at the professional ranks, or return to school for a fifth year, and then enter the NBA Draft again next year.
3) The Celtics can offer him a contract, and he can stay a member of the organization and play professionally.
4) The Celtics can offer him a contract, and he can decline it, return to school and enter the draft again.
That is our basic understanding of the situation, which will continue to evolve over the next month.
But let's operate under the assumption that Mitchell heads back to school. Independent on his future rights, what would the Celtics be losing with his loss?
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St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) looks to pass the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the men's Big East Conference Tournament Championship game at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner-Imagn Images
It's hard to say
As the Celtics have been very competitive over the last decade or so, it's been hard for some rookies to find playing time. Jordan Walsh didn't get a lot in his rookie year. Hugo Gonzalez saw more time last season, but it was certainly sporadic once Jayson Tatum came back from injury.
There's no telling just how Mitchell will actually play, especially with guys like Walsh and Paul George on the perimeter, and with the team having three centers that need time in Neemias Queta, Mitchell Robinson and Chris Cenac Jr. Mitchell might be best served developing in the G-League, which could factor into his decision making.
But in Mitchell, the Celtics have an intriguing player that I'd personally like to see more of. He's 6-foot-8, long and athletic. He could help the Celtics defensively on the perimeter, contribute on the glass, and he could certainly be an impact player at the rim offensively.
He's not much of a three-point shooter right now, but his athleticism is tantalizing. Even if he spends time in Maine, the idea of him helping in Boston is something I can't quit.
About Mitchell
A four-year collegiate player who played at three different schools, Mitchell played an integral role in St. Johns's continued turnaround under Rick Pitino, helping the Red Storm earn a No. 5 seed in last year's NCAA Tournament.
Mitchell began his career at Texas, starting 38 games as a true freshman and averaging 4.3 ppg before scoring 9.6 as a sophomore. He transferred to Cincinnati as a junior, scoring 9.9 ppg before landing at St. John's for his senior year. He averaged 8.3 ppg and seven rebounds while also dishing three assists per game.
He was only a career 19.3 percent 3-point shooter in college.
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