The 5 best Boston Celtics Summer League players ever

Carsen Edwards led the Celtics in two summer league runs in 2019 and in 2021.
Carsen Edwards led the Celtics in two summer league runs in 2019 and in 2021. | Meg Oliphant/GettyImages
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No. 1: Kelly Olynyk

Kelly Olynyk appeared in a total of nine summer league games for the Celtics in 2013 and 2014. 

Before cementing himself as a staple for the rebuilding Celtics squads of the 2010s, Olynyk was their go-to option over the summer. In 2013, he averaged 18 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, and put up nearly identical numbers the following year. The teams went 3-2 both years.

In 2014, he began a budding on-court relationship with former Celtics point guard Marcus Smart that would be a cornerstone for the team throughout the next few seasons. 

The Canadian forward has been a strong role player throughout his 12-year career and will suit up next year again for Toronto.

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