Yam Madar's Draft Scouting Report: Pro Comparison, Updated Celtics Roster
Yam Madar, who most recently played for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League, was selected by Boston Celtics with the No. 47 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday night.
Bleacher Report Draft Expert Jonathan Wasserman's Scouting Report
Player: Yam Madar
Position: PG
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 180
Pro Comparison: TJ McConnell
Scouting Report: A breakout star in Israel, Madar should be able to continue applying pressure with his aggressive off-the-dribble game and high-energy defense. Even with questions about his shooting and athleticism, he projects as a useful spark plug off the bench, capable of injecting life into a team and game.
Here is a look at Boston's roster following this pick:
Celtics Active Roster and Average Salary (Expiration Year)
Jaylen Brown, SG: $26.8M (2024)
Kemba Walker, PG: $35.2M (2024)
Romeo Langford, SF: $3.5M (2023)
Grant Williams, SF: $2.4M (2023)
Carsen Edwards, PG: $1.5M (2023)
Marcus Smart, PG: $13M (2022)
Robert Williams, C: $1.9M (2022)
Jayson Tatum, SF: $7.5M (2021)
Daniel Theis, PF: $5M (2021)
Vincent Poirier, C: $2.6M (2021)
Javonte Green, G: $1.2M (2021)
Aaron Nesmith, SF: Rookie scale contract (2024)
Yam Madar, PG: Rookie scale contract (2024)
Payton Pritchard, PG: Rookie scale contract (2024)
Gordon Hayward, SF: Player option
Enes Kanter, C: Player option
Brad Wanamaker, PG: RFA
Semi Ojeleye, PF: Club option
Tacko Fall, C: RFA
Tremont Waters, PG: RFA
That Madar is an effective defender should help him find a role even on a team as talented as Boston.
The Celtics have Kemba Walker at point guard, but Madar is someone who can come off the bench and anchor the perimeter defense for stretches, perhaps alongside a similar high-energy player in Marcus Smart. There is also a chance the Celtics will stash Madar for some time until he is ready to come over to the NBA.
