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Tim BontempsESPN
The Boston Celtics have signed former No. 2 general decide Jabari Parker, the workforce introduced Friday.
At simply 26 years outdated, Parker has performed solely a mixed 41 video games over the previous two seasons — together with solely three this season for the Sacramento Kings earlier than getting waived final month. He has additionally performed for 4 groups — the Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls — over the previous three seasons.
The Duke College product has averaged 14.eight factors and shot virtually 50% from the sphere for his profession, however he has struggled to dwell as much as his potential after struggling a pair of ACL tears in his proper knee early in his profession, together with one simply a few months into his rookie season in 2014.
At any time when Parker is ready to formally clear the NBA’s well being and security protocols and be a part of the workforce, he’s prone to compete with Semi Ojeleye and Grant Williams for minutes behind Jayson Tatum because the workforce’s backup energy ahead.
The Celtics waived middle Moritz Wagner, whom they acquired in a deadline day commerce final month together with fellow middle Luke Kornet to open up a roster spot to signal Parker.