At Summer League in Las Vegas, Josh Minott discussed his decision to sign with the Boston Celtics. He told Hardwood Houdini, "I just need the opportunity to get the chance to prove who I am and show what I can do."
He figures to get that opportunity for a team that underwent a dramatic roster makeover due to the punitive nature of the collective bargaining agreement.
The 22-year-old's defense is already impressing new teammate Derrick White. On that end of the floor, the six-foot-eight forward with a seven-foot wingspan has the length, athleticism, and motor to make an impact on the perimeter and as a weak-side rim protector.