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Boston Celtics: Three potential G-League call-ups

By Cameron Neisler

CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tacko Fall #99 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait on September 30, 2019 at High Output Studios in Canton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
CANTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tacko Fall #99 of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait on September 30, 2019 at High Output Studios in Canton, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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G-League call-up option No. 2: Tremont Waters, PG

Another familiar face, Tremont Waters is a great example of a player you can trust. The smart, hard-working guard is a joy to watch in green & white. You know every time he takes the floor that he is going to give it everything he has, and that is a great way to earn your role on the Boston Celtics.

Waters’ NBA debut was a great one. He entered the game when Boston was struggling on both ends of the court and he was able to help spark a big 25-7 run in what ended up being a one-point win for the Cs.

That night Tremont Waters stuffed the stat sheet. He scored seven points, dished out two assists, grabbed two rebounds, had one steal, two blocks, and hit a deep three in a big moment of the ballgame.

His playmaking ability reminds me a lot of Marcus Smart. Like Smart, he makes a lot of plays on both ends that just leave me wondering how they pulled it off.

Waters’ quick hands and relentless attitude help make him a player that his teammates love to play alongside.

Similar to most two-way players, the rookie doesn’t have that great of a sample size. Playing just 8.9 minutes a game, he is averaging 3.3 points, 1.2 assists, and 0.5 steals on 34% shooting. Like we did for Tacko, let’s take a look at his per 36 numbers just for reference.

Again, while flawed, his numbers in that category are really solid. 13.3 points, 6.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 steals. Obviously it is unlikely that he will play 36 minutes a game, but it is safe to say the Celtics will get good production off the bench for any period of time he is on the floor.

With the Red Claws, Waters is averaging 18 points, 7.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.9 steals on 43 percent shooting from the floor and 36 percent shooting from deep.

It remains tough to try and find a real spot for him in the rotation, but it’s clear that the front office loves having him around. Whatever his role may be for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, it’s a guarantee that he will provide great energy and production that is hard to find from a second-round pick.

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