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          Celtics pick at No. 53: Kadeem Allen, Arizona guard

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          • ESPN.com
          Jun 23, 2017, 03:59 AM

          The Boston Celtics selected Arizona guard Kadeem Allen with the No. 53 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

          ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

          • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 0.09 percent

          • Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 0.58 percent

          • Chances he'll be a role player: 1.69 percent

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