Draymond Green of the Warriors advocating for the Sharks to select Macklin Celebrini in the draft

Macklin Celebrini, the highly-touted prospect from Boston University, has already garnered a big-name fan in the Bay Area – none other than Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. In a video posted to Bleacher Report’s Open Ice account, Green made a strong case for the San Jose Sharks to select Celebrini first overall in this year’s NHL Draft.

“I know the San Jose Sharks should be drafting Mack and he should be coming back to the Bay,” Green expressed in the video. The Warriors forward has been closely following Celebrini’s career, watching his impressive play with the Terriers and the Chicago Steel in the USHL.

Celebrini’s ties to the Bay Area run deep, as his father, Rick, has been working with the Golden State Warriors since 2018. Additionally, Celebrini himself played for the San Jose Sharks’ Jr. hockey program during the 2019-20 season, creating a potential full-circle moment if he is selected by the Sharks in the upcoming draft.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has also praised Celebrini’s talent, further solidifying the support for the young forward in the Bay Area. With a strong backing from Green, Kerr, and the opportunity to play in his adopted home, Celebrini’s potential fit with the Sharks seems perfect.

As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on whether the San Jose Sharks will heed Green’s advice and select Celebrini as their top pick. With such high praise and support from key figures in the Bay Area, Celebrini’s future in the NHL looks promising.