If they want to, the Boston Celtics have more than enough assets to make the New Orleans Pelicans an offer for Anthony Davis that they simply cannot refuse. To be sure, the top two contenders to win the AD Sweepstakes are the Celtics, and whichever team ends up with the #1 overall pick after the NBA Draft Lottery takes place on May 14th.
Even without the #1 pick, Boston has the promising young assets and at least 3, possibly 4 first round draft picks (depending on lottery results) that they could dangle in front of New Orleans, giving the Pelicans a chance to secure an unprecedented 3 draft picks in the lottery.