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Celtics new center reveals what brought him to Boston

Shortly after the news of Luke Kornet signing with the San Antonio Spurs, came the announcement that Luka Garza was joining the Boston Celtics. He did so on a two-year, $5.5 million deal.

At Summer League on Sunday, Garza told Hardwood Houdini what attracted him to the chance to join the 18-time NBA champions.

"Obviously, the franchise speaks for itself, just the winning and the history, and I'm a big basketball junkie, so obviously the chance to put on that uniform and play for the Celtics is attractive enough," said Garza.

"But obviously, there's a lot of opportunity, especially in the front court, with the guys that we have.