At Summer League, Jordan Walsh said he spent this offseason forging a new offensive identity.
The motivation is to become the answer to the solutions he is tired of getting subbed out for. He's a defensive menace coming off a breakout season. But to stay on the floor, especially in critical situations, he wants to evolve on offense.
As he works on creating his own shot when those opportunities present themselves, the Boston Celtics' blossoming wing has a new teammate who can help with that development.
What Jordan Walsh wants to learn from Paul George
Having a former No. 1 option and nine-time All-Star to seek counsel from is an incredible new resource for the former Arkansas Razorback.
Offseason workouts in Los Angeles have provided a great opportunity for that. Recent West Coast training sessions included Walsh, George, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Mike Conley.
As Walsh hosted his fourth annual back-to-school event this week, he spoke with Celtics.com about what he wants to learn from George.
"I got to meet with PG for a while in L.A.," said Walsh. "And I've texted with him a couple [of] times, saying, 'Hey, when you get to Boston, let's get a workout in. There are some things that I want to learn, especially now that I'm adding so many things to my game. Like, I want to add a mid-range pull-up, and you're really good at that. So, like, help me to get there.'"
Jordan Walsh must be precise about his new offensive identity
The Celtics are invested in the 22-year-old wing from Texas. He isn't just a person they spent draft capital on and several seasons developing. This summer, the organization gave him a well-deserved three-year, $15 million contract extension.
Boston also picked up his $2.4 million team option for the upcoming campaign -- an easy decision -- meaning Walsh is under contract with the franchise through the 2029-30 season.
In part, it's a testament to the role he carved out. He's a disruptive defender on one end and knocked down 38.4 percent of the 1.8 threes he hoisted at the other. He also snagged 2.5 offensive rebounds per 36 minutes last season. That ability to generate extra possessions is a crucial part of his job.
Jordan Walsh has dropped 18 points on 7-7 FG shooting, including 3-3 3PM, in the first half tonight. #Celtics pic.twitter.com/eWcehhQAoO
— Jack Aylmer (@Jack_Aylmer) December 12, 2025
Understandably, Walsh wants to grow on offense. He's competing with so many teammates at his position for playing time. It's not just that he wants to do more on offense. He's right to feel like this needs to happen for his minutes to increase from the 17.8 he averaged in 2025-26.
However, it still needs to come within his role. If he gets the ball and can't go up with a shot, then he must be able to make a play. That's where his work this summer and learning from George will pay dividends.
But if Walsh starts seeking isolation attempts, wanting to prove how much more he can do now, he risks straying from how he fits into this team and seeing his playing time decrease. He's a smart individual. And that's surely not lost on him. So, while it is worth monitoring, Celtics fans should anticipate that he's well-calculated in applying the changes to his offensive identity.
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