Celtics win #1 pick in 2017 NBA Draft

NEW YORK — The Celtics won the top selection in this year's draft and will pick ahead of the Lakers and 76ers.

Entering the evening, the Celtics had a 25% chance to win the top pick, but nerves were high to the bitter end as the 76ers entered the top three.

Philadelphia was revealed as the #3 selection, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and the Celtics with the top two. LA's card was then revealed as the #2 selection.

Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck shook the hands of Lakers' president Magic Johnson and 76ers forward Joel Embiid, then kissed his lucky ring before thanking NBA Vice President Mark Tatum, who announced the selections.

Pretty good 24 hours for the #Celtics . #ThankYouNets pic.twitter.com/QeRKsJFA2W
— Chad Amaral (@Chad_Amaral) May 17, 2017

And look what I leave behind for the Celts on my way out #1 pick😂👌🏾🙏🔥
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 17, 2017

The complete draft order:

1. Celtics
2. Lakers
3. 76ers
4. Suns
5. Kings
6. Magic
7. Timberwolves
8. Knicks
9. Mavericks
10. Kings
11. Hornets
12. Pistons
13. Nuggets
14. Heat

Could be awesome 1-2 punch for #Celtics - @ButchStearns sets stage from NY where tonight's lottery is being held. https://t.co/MQGSYsKthH pic.twitter.com/aAG8dPVSyE
— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) May 16, 2017

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