Celtics Draft Croatian Center Ante Zizic 23rd Overall
BOSTON (CBS) -- Celtics fans have some interesting names to learn after the 2016 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, it looks like they have plenty of time to actually learn them.
The C's added a some size with their third pick in the first round, selecting Croatian center Ante Zizic with the 23rd overall pick. The 6-foot-11, 235 pound Zizic looks like another "draft and stash" pick, much like 16th overall pick Guerschon Yabusele.
It's another pick for further down the road, which is pretty frustrating for Celtics fans expecting some fireworks this offseason.
Celtics fans are thrilled over this Draft. pic.twitter.com/i8Oc6v4rox
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) June 24, 2016
But Zizic was pretty high on draft boards, and the 19-year-old could develop into a solid defender at some point.
At least Dino Radja was pumped about the pick:
Ante Zizic! Another son of Croatia will soon playing for the Celtic. Dino weeps tears of happy!
— Dino Radja (@DinoRadja40) June 24, 2016