Georges Niang, a local fan of the Boston Celtics, has joined the team in a three-team trade involving Kristaps Porzingis. While he lacks the unique skill set of Porzingis, Niang, who has averaged 9.9 points and 3.4 rebounds over the past season, can serve as a dependable scoring option off the bench. With Jayson Tatum's future uncertain, Niang's arrival and his effective 3-point shooting profile will be critical for the Celtics as they navigate a challenging season ahead.
Now set to enter his 10th season in the NBA, Niang spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Cavaliers before getting traded to the Hawks as part of the De'Andre Hunter trade.
Even though Niang, 32, doesn't present the same unique skillset that made Porzingis such a coveted asset in Boston, the local product could develop into a useful bench piece for the Celtics in 2025-26.
But Boston also secured a pair of assets as part of the trade, landing forward Georges Niang and a second-round pick as part of the return for Porzingis.
Niang's play style should fit in well with Boston, as he is known for his effective 3-point shooting, boasting a career 39.9 shooting percentage.
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