Drafted 56th overall in 2017, Jabari Bird primarily played for the Boston Celtics G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, last season. This month, the University of California Berkeley alum enjoyed success at the Las Vegas Summer League, where he had the opportunity to showcase his talents.
Before the Celtics shut him down to risk injury, the 24 year-old Bird averaged close to 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists on 57% shooting from the field In 4 games. While his gaudy stats won’t translate to the NBA, his skill-set, physical tools and attack mentality could – which the Celtics should gamble on.