Boston Celtics: Complete grades for the 2019 NBA offseason
By Adam Taylor
Re-signing Brad Wanamaker
With Brad Wanamaker not receiving a contract offer moving into free agency, it seemed it was destined for him to be wearing another team’s colors this year — either in the NBA or further afield.
However, with the changes the team underwent at the guard spot, the Boston Celtics had a changed of heart.
Inking a new one-year deal, Wanamaker returns to the Celtics hoping for a larger role in the rotation. Last year he averaged 3.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists through 36 games, averaging 9.5 minutes per game.
The consummate professional, Wanamaker never complained (at least publicly) about his lack of playing time.
Though limited, Wanamaker did prove a reliable option. He hit on 47.6 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3, showing glimpses of the ability which saw him dominate the Euroleague in previous seasons.
Guard minutes should be up for the taking to start the year, with Marcus Smart expected to spend time playing both the 1 and 2 position.
Wanamaker has a chance to play a bigger role this season, but will be battling for minutes with Carsen Edwards to start the year. It will be interesting to see who wins that battle.
With Boston operating on a limited budget, with multiple roster holes to fill it makes sense to bring in a low-cost veteran willing to play a role.