It is actually been a wild trip for the previous USC guard Drew Peterson since his profession with Cardinal and Gold ended. After enjoying his last recreation as a Trojan in March 2023, Peterson was not chosen in that yr’s NBA draft. He briefly signed with the Miami Warmth, however was shortly waived and assigned to their G-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Peterson impressed throughout his time in Sioux Falls, sufficient for the Boston Celtics to signal him to a two-way contract final December.
Peterson spent most of final yr with the Maine Celtics, Boston’s G-League affiliate. Nonetheless, he appeared in three video games for Boston throughout their title run and obtained a championship ring in October for his contributions.
With the Celtics coping with accidents early within the season, Peterson had a possibility to get some reputable minutes for the large league membership. In opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers (in Cleveland) in a latest matchup between the highest two groups within the Japanese Convention, Peterson performed 25 minutes, by far essentially the most of his NBA profession so far. He impressed in his alternative, scoring eight factors whereas grabbing 4 rebounds.
Two days later towards the Miami Warmth, Peterson once more noticed vital motion, logging 26 minutes. As soon as once more, he made essentially the most of it, racking up seven factors, seven rebounds and an help.
When the Celtics are wholesome once more, Peterson will possible discover his approach again to the bench, if not Maine. However his performances in latest weeks have been an encouraging signal, and confirmed that he might have a reputable future within the league.
This text was initially revealed on Trojans Wire: Drew Peterson is profiting from his NBA alternative with the Celtics
