Five Facts

Taylor Snow

The Boston Celtics filled their third and final two-way roster spot this week by signing 7-foot center Neemias Queta. The 24-year-old Portugal native has made history in numerous ways throughout his basketball career, so let’s get to know him more before he hits the floor for Boston and Maine this coming season.

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Five Facts: Neemias Queta

The Boston Celtics signed another sharpshooter to their roster last week with the addition of five-year veteran Svi Mykhailiuk. The 6-foot-7 wing will look to build off the most efficient season of his career, after shooting 42.4 percent from downtown in 2022-23, and he also has the potential to provide a playmaking boost off the bench.

But before the newest Celtic hits the parquet floor, let’s get to know him off the court more. Here are Mykhailiuk’s Five Facts:

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Five Facts: Svi Mykhailiuk

The Boston Celtics made one of the most noteworthy trades of the offseason in late June when they landed All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards as part of a three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

The 7-foot-3 “Unicorn” has the potential to give the Celtics a substantial boost on both ends of the court and hopes to be the missing piece to their championship puzzle.

Porzingis is currently recovering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot and is expected to be fully healthy by the start of training camp. In the meantime, let’s get to know Boston’s new frontcourt addition with these five facts:

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Five Facts: Kristaps Porzingis

The Celtics strengthened their point guard depth in July with the addition of 23-year-old Toronto native Dalano Banton.

The 6-foot-7 ball handler brings two seasons of NBA experience to Boston after serving in a backup role for his hometown Raptors.

Banton already gave C’s fans a small taste of his coast-to-coast finishing ability during Summer League in Las Vegas, where he had an impressive 18-point, nine-rebound outing against the New York Knicks.

Before he hits the court again, let’s get to know Banton on a more personal level. Here are his Five Facts.

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Five Facts: Dalano Banton

The Celtics wasted no time on Day 1 of free agency this summer, bringing 6-foot-7 forward Oshae Brissett on board.

The 25-year-old Toronto native has four years of NBA experience under his belt, playing previously for the Raptors and Pacers. In Boston, he’ll finally have a chance to experience postseason basketball for the first time.

An athletic, versatile player, Brissett, says he plans to bring “energy and excitement” to TD Garden this season.

Before he hits the parquet floor, let’s get to know him more. Here are Brissett’s Five Facts:

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Five Facts: Oshae Brissett

Jay Scrubb earned a two-way contract with the Celtics in July following a stellar Summer League showing in Las Vegas. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard brings three seasons of NBA experience to Boston and Maine, along with a stacked G League resume.

Now, let’s get to know the 22-year-old on a more personal level as he gets ready for his first season with the organization. Here are his Five Facts:

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Five Facts: Jay Scrubb

It’s time to get to know the newest – and youngest – member of the Boston Celtics: Jordan Walsh.

The C’s selected Walsh with their only pick of the 2023 NBA Draft at No. 38 overall out of the University of Arkansas. He’s a 6-foot-7 forward with a massive 7-foot-3 wingspan, which he uses to wreak havoc on the defensive end.

Walsh was also a pleasant surprise offensively during July’s Summer League session in Las Vegas, where he was Boston’s leading scorer at 16.0 points per game while shooting 40.7 percent from 3-point range.

Now, let’s get to know Walsh on a more personal level as he gets ready for his rookie season. Here are his Five Facts:

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Five Facts: Jordan Walsh

The Boston Celtics filled their second and final two-way roster spot Monday afternoon by signing second-year guard Brodric Thomas.

Per the terms of his contract, the 24-year-old Bolingbrook, Illinois native will be splitting his season between Boston and its G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics.

But before he hits the court, let's get to know a little bit about the newcomer with the following five fun facts.

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