LAS VEGAS — Celtics Summer time League standout Charles Bassey is now not with the staff, the Celtics shared forward of Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was all the time slated to play simply three video games, the staff mentioned, and had prior obligations the remainder of the way in which.
Bassey was one of many staff’s most constant performers by three video games. He opened up Summer time League with a 14-point, 11-rebound efficiency in a Celtics’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies, and adopted that up with a 22-point, 13-rebound, 3-block efficiency over the New York Knicks.
In Bassey’s remaining recreation with the Celtics, he recorded 10 factors and 9 rebounds.
Bassey wasn’t initially listed on the Celtics’ Summer time League roster, however was a last-minute addition. Summer time league head coach Matt Reynolds mentioned that Bassey missed the reside portion of the primary day of apply, however joined the staff shorty after.
After his debut, when requested what drew him to the chance, Bassey cited a purpose a number of Summer time League gamers have pointed to this summer season: “The tradition.”
Bassey’s departure offers Amari Williams with extra alternative
Bassey, who was on a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs final season, appeared like he might be an excellent match to bolster the Celtics’ frontcourt.
However his departure opens up further alternative for Amari Williams, whom the Celtics chosen with the forty sixth general choose. Williams has appeared in two video games to date throughout Summer time League, enjoying 22 minutes in his debut and 16 minutes within the Celtics’ second recreation.
Moreover, ahead/middle Kenny Lofton — who lately gained MVP of the Chinese language Basketball Affiliation — might see elevated minutes in Bassey’s absence.
