"I thought he was very good, and I thought he made some winning plays throughout the entire game. And that's the role. That's what you have to become as a guy that can guard anybody on any given night, and he's embracing that."
"We were talking about how we felt like we needed a guy who can go in and guard the best player every night. He kept saying to me, he said, 'I think it's you. I think it could be you.' I was like, 'All right. I'm with you. I think so, too.'"
Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury and offseason moves altered the Celtics' roster and created opportunities for unexpected contributors. Jordan Walsh's playing time rose from 7.8 to 17.3 minutes per game as he moved from a role player to a consistent bench piece and recent starter. Walsh's defensive versatility and willingness to guard the opponent's best player have driven his increased role. He has matched up with Tyrese Maxey, Jaren Jackson Jr., and James Harden and has drawn praise from teammates and coaches for making winning plays and embracing the defensive assignment.
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