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What makes Macklin Celebrini the next big thing in hockey

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On a Saturday night in January 2023, the Golden State Warriors had an off night in Chicago.

Draymond Green didn't want to go to dinner or out on the town. He had another idea: going to the suburbs to watch junior hockey.

"u200bu200bHow often do you get an opportunity to see Sidney Crosby at 17?" Green reasoned.

The next big thing in hockey is Macklin Celebrini, the unanimous No. 1 prospect of the 2024 NHL draft class. Celebrini is also the son of Rick Celebrini, the Warriors vice president of player health and performance.