The Boston Celtics received an impressive showing from a rookie guard during Thursday’s 108-91 Summer League victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
JD Davison put on a standout performance in just his fourth Summer League appearance, leading the Celtics with 28 points,10 assists, five assists and three steals while shooting 4-for-6 from 3-point territory.
It didn’t take too long for Davison to get hot, finishing the first half with 19 points — just a point shy of his total in three previous Summer League games combined.
Celtics assistant coach Damon Stoudamire praised Davison during the NBA TV broadcast.
“I think he has a great feel for the game, he has a nice pace…” Stoudamire said on the broadcast. “I really look forward to being able to see his growth as a player.”
Davidson was selected by the Celtics in the second round at No. 53 overall of the 2022 NBA Draft out of the University of Alabama. His 28-point total tops his collegiate career-high of 20 points.
