Jay Scrubb definitely impressed throughout a Summer time League stint with the Boston Celtics in 2023.
The Celtics haven’t forgotten him.
Boston reportedly signed Scrubb to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday, in keeping with Bobby Manning of CLNS Media. The Celtics made room for the 6-foot-5, 220-pound guard on the 21-man roster within the offseason by waiving Tristian Enaruma after his second recreation towards the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi.
Scrubb landed a two-way contract with the Celtics final season, however missed the whole marketing campaign after tearing his ACL throughout a Celtics follow. But it surely appears Scrubb has returned to full energy, publish a photograph of him in Celtics gear working towards on the Auerbach Middle and captioning the photograph “utterly deleted.”
The Celtics are hoping the 24-year-old can rediscover what he confirmed greater than a 12 months in the past throughout Summer time League. He averaged 14.4 factors, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals whereas taking pictures 40% from 3-point vary.
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Scrubb could have the chance to showcase his expertise in Boston’s ultimate three preseason video games, however he’ll doubtless spend most, if not all, of the upcoming marketing campaign within the G League with the Maine Celtics.
Simply enjoying on this stage needs to be one thing of a victory for Scrubb, contemplating his unconventional path to the NBA. He was drafted No. 55 total by the Brooklyn Nets within the 2020 NBA Draft out of John A. Logan Faculty, a junior school in Carterville, Illinois.
Scrubb was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, the place he performed in 22 video games, together with one begin, over two seasons. He then spent the 2022-23 season with the Orlando Magic.
The chance in entrance of Scrubb ought to assist him transfer ahead. He is studying from a gifted crew recent off an NBA title whereas getting loads of enjoying time within the G League alongside two-way gamers like JD Davison, Drew Peterson and Anton Watson.
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