Boston Celtics: 3 low-cost point guard options Cs must consider signing

By Mark Nilon | Aug 6, 2021

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Boston Celtics point guard option No. 2) Reggie Jackson

After a 2020 offseason in which he was mulling retirement, Reggie Jackson was convinced by Kawhi Leonard to re-up with the Clippers on a one-year deal for the 2020-21 campaign.

Ultimately, this decision to return did wonders for the veteran’s confidence and stock, as he proved capable of being a valuable asset for the eventual Western Conference Finals runner-ups, posting season averages of 10.7 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds on 45 percent shooting from the floor and 43 percent shooting from deep.

What’s more impressive about his most recent campaign was his performance in the postseason where he played lights out averaging 17.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds on 48 percent shooting from the floor and 41 percent shooting from deep through 19 games.

Throughout his 10-year tenure in the NBA, Jackson has shown that he can serve as a primary ball-handler for a playoff-bound ball club while also proving capable of playing as a high-impact role player whilst playing alongside two top-tier wings (obviously Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in LA) which bodes well for his fit alongside Tatum and Brown should he wind up in Boston.

Still unsigned, the Cs should absolutely keep their eye on the 31-year-old.