Top prospect Macklin Celebrini’s connection to a NBA dynasty | NHL on ESPN

Emily Kaplan profiles prospect Macklin Celebrini, who is expected to be the first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and his relationship with the Golden State Warriors.
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[@acesiano6350]

Dude he's perfect for San Jose man, with the warriors just a bit up north. Bay Area unite !

[@Ebbs-ez2fs]

Nah Chicago gunna trade-up. 😂 Thanks Tampa for all those mid 1st round picks lmaoooo🤞

[@jerryflashatey6660]

Welcome to SJ young man

[@justinrogers1807]

That poor kid going to that cesspool of a state ... and definitely not going to win any time soon

[@MagicalBread]

⁠​⁠@@justinrogers1807”Going to that cesspool of a state.” My dude he lived there for a time and his dad literally works for the Warriors.💀 And you really think he’d have a better chance “to win anytime soon” with the Ducks, Blue Jackets or Hawks? All of these teams are at rock bottom.

[@Pariah_Larry]

@@MagicalBreadI agree with you about California not being a cesspool.. I live here lol. That being said Chicago is in a much better position than the other few teams you wrote down. Having Bedard and a top 3 prospect pool is pretty far from being “rock bottom” give Bedard some weapons that stay healthy and a stud from this draft and I could see the hawks being a wildcard team.

[@3ladeRunner]

@@justinrogers1807lmao it’s literally paradise

[@cmv10]

Almost like it’s fate, right?

[@smellslikeproductions1024]

Wtf he’s the most perfect prospect the bay ever had lmao

[@izumolee6714]

Back to back Vancouver boys showing the NHL they are up to the task of carrying a franchise in Bedard & Celebrini. SJ take care of our boy!

[@nickh3698]

He'll be in good hands!

[@2xxxx732]

@@nickh3698um okay😂😂😂

[@kryten09]

First Jr. Sharks player to be drafted #1

[@OhYaSure]

True, but to be fair he played one season then went to St Mary’s (much better program)

[@camc9225]

​@@OhYaSurehis development definitely didn't happen with the Jr Sharks. But I mean it's still a cool connection

[@Magdalena8008s]

Looks like you're going to San Jose!

[@valitsemllaluokanavahyvaks3556]

As a hockey fan i hope he goes to San Jose they desperately need some new talent, and Macklin also played in the U14 San Jose team so theres a connection there.

[@kingice2439]

I live 8 minutes from SAP center so that would be lit

[@YvonjrPierre-mb9hp]

Blackhawks.will.win.draft.lottery.again.tonight.big.deal.

[@josephedrictiamson]

Draymond Green loves the fights in hockey. Lol

[@Club420]

In a parallel universe, Dray was a Hockey player.

[@Corporalfork]

Not a San Jose fan, i dont even follow the western conference too much but im glad that San Jose got the pick

[@Jrg44]

Dude was meant too be in the bay

[@nep401]

I love it when non hockey athletes show appreciation & attention to any NHL related

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

As a Sharks and Warriors fan this is like a dream.

[@hankvesuvius6305]

Welcome home, kid! Going to look sharp in Teal!

[@gilesmacinnis2900]

This kid is special, very similar to Toews but more skilled.

[@A93_A93]

Lol @ Draymond liking the fighting aspect of hockey 😂

[@gsisemore]

Keep the kid in college another year alongside Will Smith. Let them keep gaining momentum for a year and let us stink it up/ tank and get another crop of prospects next season before bringing them into the mix. If we do that, we are in really good shape looking forward.

[@nicks1222223]

I'm impressed on his IQ and demeanor

[@danteeeaahhh6703]

Hell yeah

[@TheMilisha]

The chosen one. Go Sharks. 🦈

[@GreasyWop]

hes honestly pretty perfect for the sharks. He does a lot of his magic himself and doesnt need playmakers around him. Sharks dont have any good players so itll work out pretty well I think

[@operasinger2126]

Unbelievable. Sharks on our their way.

[@314jph]

Yes, rebuild will take about 3 years, just like Chicago (except SJ won't get the miraculous draft lotteries as the 3rd biggest TV market).

[@splitter408]

Return of the MACK-lin

[@sickocell]

Artyom Levshunov with that pick

[@bigcountryranch]

tanking completed. you are a shark!

[@NT-or9wh]

Tank’n for Macklin

[@OhYaSure]

Not quite. We need a few more pieces. We’re gonna be bad again next season, and there’s a good chance Mack stays in BU another year. His dad has expressed it could be better for his development, as hes still a “puppy”.

[@bigcountryranch]

@@OhYaSure that's true. macky is only 17. may not be ready for NHL right away. will Willy Smith be ready by next year?

[@U_r_hopeless]

Let’s gooooo

[@iljackb]

LFG Sharks!!!!

[@CP4Z167]

Meant to be a Shark

[@killerbees177]

Looks bigger than Berdard

[@kennybegeske8824]

71

[@mo_nstro]

an NBA*

[@moneyindabank]

Celebrini was confident he would beat Denver.

[@ryuzaki_ray]

He got connections from NBA and MLS

[@zaneboettcher6257]

“The opportunity to see Sidney Crosby’s at 17” 😂 he’s good, but he’s not even NHL level quite yet… we will see in 2-3 years.

[@SamuelAttias-ru8fw]

As a Chicago blackhawk? No! As a San Jose Shark? Yes

[@patrickmcgowan1252]

futher proof that hockey is a rich kid sport

[@baibamennika4480]

Daddies pampered boy

[@alelectric2767]

Unfortunately most hockey players are now.

[@NalgameDios]

And you’re daddy’s internet retard. Congrats.

[@mr.brenman2132]

Good for him. His parents have done a great job. He's the first pick in the 2024 NHL draft. He's about to make millions of dollars due to the work he has put in and the great job of his parents. Do you have a problem with that? Jealous?

[@andrewheitmeyer9945]

Welcome to hockey where each of your parents needs to make over $100,000 a year to help fund the expensive ass sport

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@alelectric2767 Your mad at a talented kid for becoming the first overall pick?