First reported by Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, the Boston Celtics have signed Anton Watson to a two-way contract. The reigning NBA champions drafted the previous Zag with the 54th decide within the second spherical of the 2024 NBA Draft.
It took some time however the deal is lastly performed. The data wasn’t disclosed however a customary two-way contract could be someplace within the ballpark of $500K-$600K which is half of the rookie minimal. Watson might be splitting his time with the Boston Celtics and the G-League affiliate Maine Celtics. He’s eligible to look in as much as 50 NBA video games.
He had a powerful summer time league efficiency in Las Vegas with the Celtics. Watson averaged 11.8 PPG on 51.1 FG%/35.0 3PT%/85.7 FT% to go along with 5.2 RPG in 5 video games. What actually stood out was his defensive versatility and the power/physicality he performs with on that facet of the ground. Turning into extra of a constant offensive risk (particularly being reliable from past) goes to be the principle focus to enhance upon whereas Watson is down within the G-League.
Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga College graduate from the Bay Space… Observe him on Twitter @a_cravalho
