The Boston Celtics have signed veteran forward Torrey Craig, praised by Head Coach Joe Mazzulla for his defensive prowess and shooting efficiency. At 34, Craig brings experience from playing for five previous teams, including a run in the 2021 NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics aimed to bolster their roster while managing salary cap implications by trading Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets. Mazzulla highlighted Craig's potential to adapt quickly to the team's tactics despite being sidelined with an ankle injury since December 30.
"Just experience, been on good teams. High-level defender, plays with a lot of energy. Shot the ball well over the last three years, so it's another piece that we could have on both ends of the floor."
"He's versatile enough to where it could be seamless from a tactical standpoint obviously understanding the language and the situational stuff that comes up, but just, you know, patience. Give him a chance to learn the language, learn the stuff."
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