The Boston Celtics have signed rookie ahead Jordan Walsh to a four-year, $7.6 million contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. In accordance with Keith Smith of Spotrac, the deal will embody a crew possibility within the ultimate season.
The Boston Celtics and No. 38 general choose Jordan Walsh have agreed to a four-year, $7.6 million deal, league sources informed @hoopshype. Walsh is represented by former NBA participant and present CEO/founder Ramon Classes of @ontimeagencygrp.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 6, 2023
Walsh’s contract classifies because the second-round choose exception, a contract launched by the brand new CBA. It permits groups to signal second-round picks to 3 or four-year customary offers.
Boston traded again within the 2023 NBA Draft to pick out Walsh with the thirty eighth choose, making the 19-year-old their solely rookie from this yr’s class.
The 6-foot-7 ahead spent one yr at Arkansas. He averaged 7.1 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists on 43.3% capturing from the sector and 27.8% capturing from behind the three-point line.
Walsh’s 7-foot-2 wingspan and spectacular motor helped his defensive potential leap off the web page with the Razorbacks and heading into the NBA Draft. Throughout his first public look as a Celtic, Walsh emphasised that skillset in an try and endear himself to Boston followers.
“I heard that Boston likes individuals who dive on the ground greater than individuals who dunk the ball. That man’s going to be me,” Walsh stated at a Celtics basketball camp in Cambridge on June 26. “I’ll nonetheless do some dunking, however I’m only a man who needs to do no matter it takes to win.”
The camp and town welcomed him with open arms, and Walsh was able to reciprocate the love.
“I received right here final night time, and it’s beginning to sink in. This helps for positive. The children right here have positively welcomed me to the Celtics,” Walsh stated. “It’s been enjoyable. I like town up to now. I like the meals I’ve eaten. I like the individuals. I like the amenities. I’ve fallen in love with Boston, and I haven’t even been right here 24 hours.”
