The Boston Celtics sit at the bottom of the first round in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, they stand atop the basketball world after winning their 18th title in franchise history last Monday, beating the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals.

With the parade over and the rest of the championship festivities dying down, it's time for Boston's key decision-makers to get back to work. The Celtics hold the 30th pick in the upcoming draft, which will start on Wednesday, June 26th, and wrap up on Thursday, June 27th.

Since the C's are fresh off a championship, they're still focused on winning in the present rather than rebuilding. Celtics starters such as Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis are all under contract next season and extensions might be on the way for Jayson Tatum and Derrick White.

So, no selection that Boston could make in the first round would shake up the roster much. That doesn't mean the Celtics shouldn't keep their eyes open, though. The front office has invested a lot of money in the reigning champs, meaning luxury taxes and restrictions from the new CBA are unavoidable.

As a result, major trades, spicy signings, and matching salaries aren't very feasible for the Green Team. Instead, the Celtics must turn their attention to the draft to prepare for the future. After all, Boston's dynamic duo of Tatum and Brown stemmed from the draft, not free agency.

Can Boston strike gold in the draft once more? Let's take a look at three of the Celtics' best options at No. 30 in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Baylor Scheierman

One of the most crucial pieces of Boston's offense—and in the modern NBA—is the 3-pointer.

The Celtics attempted the most shots from deep by a sizable margin during the 2023-24 regular season, as head coach Joe Mazzulla placed the utmost importance on winning on the 3-point margins. Boston's usual starting lineup features five players who are all comfortable with shooting from beyond the arc. Even the first guys off the bench, including Al Horford, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and Xavier Tillman, are willing to live in 3-point land.

Finding another shooting threat should be a priority for the C's, and that's where Nebraska native Baylor Scheierman comes in. The former Creighton Blue Jay averaged 18.5 points per game while shooting 44.8% from the field in his final season.

During his five years in the NCAA, he converted on 39% of his 3-point attempts. His junior season was especially impressive, as the 6-foot-7 sharp-shooter made 46.9% of his 3-pointers.

Hauser, who went from an undrafted player to a massive boon off the bench for Boston, had similar numbers to Scheierman. They both finished their college careers shooting around 40% from the perimeter and were nearly automatic from the free-throw line.

Scheierman also recorded nine rebounds and 3.9 assists per outing in his final year of eligibility. If the 23-year-old brings his shot-making to the Association as Hauser did, there could be room for him on the Green Team.

KJ Simpson

There's plenty of shooting to go around in the 2024 NBA Draft, including from guard KJ Simpson.

The 21-year-old spent three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, posting career-highs in almost every statistical category in his final campaign. He averaged 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while shooting 47.5% from the floor.

What's more, he shot 43.5% from deep. While his 3-point volume wasn't as high as Scheierman's, he still put up around two to five attempts per game. Although his 6-foot-2 frame doesn't overwhelm defenders, he has enough skills and shot-making to keep opponents honest.

Simpson isn't too different from Pritchard, who's a fellow Pac-12 guard. Comparing their final seasons, Simpson averaged more rebounds and steals while boasting more efficient shooting percentages inside and outside the 3-point line. That's not to say that the aspiring first-rounder is better, but it shows that the numbers are at least there.

White, who played his last year of college ball for the Buffaloes, turned out to be one of the Celtics' greatest blessings last season. Hopefully Simpson can follow a similar path in the coming years.

Yves Missi

Shooting and guard play aside, the C's have some other areas of interest.

The center position in Beantown is locked down—for the moment. Horford is 38 years old and approaching the end of his career (despite his incredible longevity). Porzingis is Boston's most talented big man, but he still hasn't been able to shake the injury bug. The 2018 All-Star missed 25 contests in the regular season and then suffered a soleus strain in the first round of the playoffs, forcing him to sit for the entirety of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals.

Center Luke Kornet has been a reliable backup for Boston, however, his future is up in the air. He and fellow Celtics big Xavier Tillman Sr. are free agents this summer. The ball is in the Celtics' court when it comes to 7-footer Neemias Queta, as the 24-year-old has a club option this offseason that Boston may or may not pick up.

The C's could aim for some more certainty at center for the future by selecting Yves Missi in the draft. The 7-footer averaged 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 34 games for the Baylor Bears.

At 20 years old, he'd require a fair amount of development. He's not a shooting big man at all and he went a mediocre 61.6% from the charity stripe in college. Luckily, the Celtics aren't in dire need of another center next season. When they'll likely need the help is in one to three years. At that point, Horford could retire, Porzingis' current contract is up, and the rest of the reserve centers might be on other teams.

No matter who the C's opt for, they have the luxury of being the reigning champs. Yet, the construction of a dynasty often starts in the draft, which makes every pick count.