Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has spent his first two seasons receiving minimal spot minutes. However, Walsh could be primed for a bigger role in his third year with natural progression and Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury. Recently, Walsh listed Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels as a player he is watching film on with the hope of playing a similar role.
Given Walsh's defensive prowess, McDaniels is a logical player for him to try to replicate. Walsh is still far away from McDaniels on both ends of the court. However, a McDaniels-like role is what Walsh could look like if he reaches his ceiling.