5 things to know about reported Celtics signing Wenyen Gabriel

Wenyen Gabriel and Andrew Wiggins compete for a rebound.It may not have been their most eye-popping acquisition of the day (see: Jrue Holiday), but the Celtics fortified their frontcourt by reportedly agreeing to a training camp deal with Wenyen Gabriel on Sunday.

Gabriel, a 26-year-old, 6-foot-9 forward/center, averaged 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds for the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Gabriel “will compete for a reserve big man spot in Boston.”

Here are five things to know about the Celtics’ latest reported signing:

He’s had a unique journey that includes some time in Massachusetts.

Gabriel was born in Khartoum, Sudan, during a civil war between…