The Boston Celtics made an important decision on Wednesday that many fans may not have realized was even being made. It will keep Jordan Walsh in a Boston Celtics uniform and contributing to their surprisingly strong season.
The Celtics clearly believed in Jordan Walsh enough to draft him 38th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, but that doesn't mean they didn't exert their leverage in working out a contract with the former Arkansas forward. As is the case with most second-round picks who sign full contracts, the Celtics ensured the third and fourth years of his four-year deal were not fully guaranteed.