Celtics Reward Breakout Star With Well-Deserved Contract Extension
Ron Harper Jr. is sticking around.
Celtics Reward Breakout Star With Well-Deserved Contract Extension originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics have gotten unlikely contributions from numerous role players this season, most of whom have exceeded expectations.
It's a big reason why they're second in the Eastern Conference despite missing Jayson Tatum for most of the year. That includes Ron Harper Jr. , who's been a key bench player this season in his first year with the Celtics.
After appearing in just 11 games over his first three NBA seasons combined, Harper has appeared in 26 games and counting for Boston this year. The veteran forward even started two of those contests, helping fill in for the Celtics when they were shorthanded. With the regular season winding down, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday that Boston is signing Harper to a two-year deal , rewarding him for his contributions this season.
The Boston Celtics are signing two-way wing Ron Harper Jr. to a new two-year deal, agent Drew Gross of WME Basketball tells ESPN. Harper has played a key Celtics rotation role at times this season while spending time starring for their Maine G League affiliate.