{"id":145600,"date":"2025-06-19T14:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=145600"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:15:11","slug":"celtics-draft-targets-thomas-sorber-trade-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/06\/19\/celtics-draft-targets-thomas-sorber-trade-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics Draft Targets: Versatile Big Man is Worth Trading Up for"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Boston Celtics have reported interest in trading up<\/a> on draft night. While the report specifically mentions the Celtics are looking into guards<\/a>, targeting a center would also be logical. Notably, the futures of Kristaps Porzi\u0146\u0123is<\/a>, Al Horford<\/a>, and Luke Kornet<\/a> are all uncertain. The Celtics have the 28th and 32nd picks at their disposal, along with role players like Sam Hauser<\/a>. If the Celtics can trade into the late lottery, Georgetown’s Thomas Sorber<\/a> would be a clear target. Let’s dive into Sorber’s game and fit with the Celtics.<\/p>\n

Celtics Draft Targets: Versatile Big Man is Worth Trading Up for<\/h2>\n
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Jan 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Georgetown Hoyas forward Thomas Sorber (35) celebrates during the second half against the Butler Bulldogs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sorber’s Defensive Skill Set<\/h3>\n

In his lone season at Georgetown, Sorber averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2 blocks, and 1.5 steals with 53.2\/16.2\/72.4 shooting splits. The 19-year-old big man has an impressive two-way skill set<\/a>. Sorber is one of the best defenders in the draft, offering elite rim protection. In college, he held opponents to 54 percent shooting at the rim. Furthermore, Sorber’s 7.6 block percentage ranks fifth in this draft class, and he posted an absurd 18.6 defensive on-off swing<\/a>. At 6-foot-10 with a 7-foot-6 wingspan, Sorber has the perfect build for an NBA defender.<\/p>\n

He pairs his shot-blocking and rim protection with an ability to rack up steals both on and off the ball. Sorber’s length, rim protection, rebounding, and IQ are central to his impact as a defender. Crucially, Sorber is capable of playing drop coverage but also has the mobility to switch onto smaller players if needed. Sorber’s versatility is ideal for the Celtics’ defensive scheme and gives Sorber tons of upside. Ultimately, Sorber is poised to be a positive defender from day one and could blossom into one of the league’s best defenders.<\/p>\n

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Thomas Sorber is undoubtedly the most versatile big man in this draft class that I believe WILL return T10 value.<\/p>\n

6\u201910, 7\u20196 (!) wingspan. Physically imposing interior scoring + rebounding\/rim protection skill (7.8% BLK) \u2014 strong short-roll passing with developing perimeter shot. pic.twitter.com\/Ok8z3AKfDx<\/a><\/p>\n

— Mohamed (@mcfNBA) May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n