The Boston Celtics are clearly prioritizing continuity this offseason, a strategy that has already yielded significant results. From winning the coveted Banner 18 in Boston to reaching the G League Finals in Maine, the organization is focused on preserving the chemistry and work environment that fueled last season’s success.
A pivotal step towards maintaining this continuity came with the re-signing of JD Davison to his third two-way deal with the franchise. Following the draft’s conclusion, Celtics’ president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, emphasized the importance of bringing Davison back. “JD will be a free agent, but we very much (would) like to try to figure out a way to get him back in (some) capacity,” Stevens stated.
Davison is set to join Drew Peterson, who Boston re-signed last week, occupying two of the team’s three two-way slots. The third slot might go to the Celtics’ second-round pick from this year’s draft, Anton Watson.
During the 2023-24 season, Davison made his mark by appearing in eight games with the parent club. However, it was in the G League where he truly shined, averaging 22.7 points, 8.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, earning him a spot on the All-NBA G League Third Team.
Celtics’ assistant general manager Austin Ainge spoke highly of Davison’s growth and potential during a press conference at the Auerbach Center on Monday. “JD came out very young in the draft, and the last two years in Maine, he’s improved and improved, and we’ve loved his trajectory and think he still has room to grow. He’s younger than the guys we just drafted and a lot of other guys that were drafted, and (we) think he still has some (room for) growth. So, we’re very optimistic,” Ainge said.
This strategic re-signing underscores Boston’s commitment to fostering young talent and building a team that thrives on stability and growth. With Davison’s continued development and the team’s solid foundation, the Celtics are positioning themselves for sustained success in the upcoming season.
