In most cases, two-way spots are used to keep hold of second-round picks, take flyers on young players, or develop untapped talent. For the Boston Celtics, the former two options have been the method of choice with guys like JD Davison, Mfiondu Kabengele, Sam Hauser, and Tacko Fall.
But Jay Scrubb, Boston’s latest two-way signee, could allow them to follow in the footsteps of the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors, who have used their two-way slots to cultivate win-now rotation pieces. Guys like Juan Toscano-Anderson, Anthony Lamb, Caleb Martin, and Max Strus all worked their way up the ranks following their stints as two-way players.