Jordan Walsh's Playoff Prep with Celtics

0:00It's April 18th. This is Boston Celtics News Today, Teen News powered by AI. Boston Celtics coach Joe Missoula loves mixing up his deep bench, tossing in players who might not have seen action in days just to shake things up. Take 22-year-old Wayne Jordan Walsh, a second-round pick from the 2023 NBA Draft. This season, he bounced from starting in November with over 24 minutes again to bench duty in February, averaging 14 minutes. But still, hit career highs at 17.8 minutes per game across 68 appearances. Walsh calls it the Stay Ready group, and he admits it's tough riding those ups and downs after tasting starter minutes. Still, he's come a long way from his first two years, where he only suited up for 61 games total. He leaned on stars like Jalen Brown and former Big Xavier Tillman for advice, keeping his head straight through talks with Vets and the staff. Brown sees Walsh's length and grit as key for defense, especially with playoffs looming.

1:01That trust shows, Missoula skipped pre-game scrimmages for him and had him guard Philly Speedy Tyree's Maxi right in opening night. Walsh put in extra work studying plays, proving he's primed for the first round clash against the Sixers. Bottom line, Walsh stays locked in with consistent lifts, each right and foundation solid, so whenever Missoula calls his number in the postseason, he's delivering without missing a beat.