Dalano Banton will likely not play much for the 2023-2024 Celtics.
But this third-year player has an intriguing skillset that fits with Boston’s roster needs, and if things break right, he could be a rotation player. There’s a chance, a slim chance, that Brad Stevens found a diamond in the rough, a guy who can immediately help this year’s team and has room for growth.
Over two seasons in Toronto, Banton couldn’t consistently crack the rotation. He had a 20-game stretch early in his rookie season where he averaged 14 minutes, but ever since, he’s been relegated to garbage time, mop-up duty, and “the opponent has decided to rest all five starters for tonight’s game” action.