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Every Oklahoma State player drafted by the Boston Celtics
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The Boston Celtics have built their teams in a number of ways over the decades, but few if any methods have born more fruit than through the NBA draft. The best players to suit up for the Celtics have, by and large, come to Boston either through being taken directly in the annual event, or via trades made that night.
And it is not just the top stars who have been picked up by the Celtics via the draft. Countless members of the storied ball club's alumni have been taken by the team via that annual event, and some schools are better represented than others. We can see blue blood programs and some very small schools both delivering top talent to Boston's rosters over the years, so we decided to take a look at which players came from which schools overall.
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So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of Oklahoma State.
Jack Shelton - center
Oct 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The number 6 is seen on the Boston Celtics jersey honoring Celtic great Bill Russell during the third quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: 5th round (1st pick, 49th overall), 1950 NBA Draft
Seasons at Oklahoma State: 3
Seasons played with Celtics: did not make the team
Don Johnson - guard
Oct 18, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The number 6 is seen on the Boston Celtics jersey honoring Celtic great Bill Russell during the third quarter of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: 5th round, 1952 NBA Draft
Seasons at Oklahoma State: 3
Seasons played with Celtics: did not make the team
Tony Allen - guard
Dec 18, 2009; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (42) drives the ball past the Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Kapono during the second quarter at the TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Draft year and position: 1st round (25th pick, 25th overall), 2004 NBA Draft
Seasons at Oklahoma State: 2
Seasons played with Celtics: 6 (1 title)
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Marcus Smart - guard
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Marcus Smart #36 after the 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Draft year and position: 1st round (6th pick, 6th overall), 2014 NBA Draft
Seasons at Oklahoma State: 2
Seasons played with Celtics: 9
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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