The Celtics sign a former Suns forward star, and he has a chance to hit the final two-way contract?

According to the report of American media HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, a source revealed to him that the Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with Jalen Bridges, a forward player who was previously in free agency. Bridges received a training camp contract from the Celtics, and he will compete for a two-way contract place through the next training camp and preseason.

Bridges was born in May 2001 and is 24 years old, 203cm tall and weighs 102kg. He was the undrafted in the NBA draft last year. After the draft, Bridges received a two-way contract from the Suns, which also shows that his ability has been widely recognized. In the NBA regular season last season, Bridges made a total of 8 appearances, averaging only 3.8 minutes per game, averaging 1.1 points and 0.5 rebounds, and 0.5 turnovers, shooting percentage of 28.6%, three-point shooting percentage of 28.6%, and free throw shooting percentage of 75%. In the NBA Development League last season, Bridges made a total of 41 appearances on behalf of the Suns' subordinate team, the Valley Suns, and averaged 33.2 minutes per game, with averaging 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks, and 1 turnover and 2 fouls. He shot 42.1%, three-point shooting percentage 38.9%, and 80% free throw shooting percentage.

Bridges previously represented the Celtics in the NBA Summer League. He played 4 games in the summer league, averaging 15.5 minutes per game, averaging 8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 0.2 turnovers and 0.8 fouls. He shot 44.4%, three-point shooting percentage and 30% of free throw shooting percentage. Bridges still showed the level of a 3D type forward player in the NBA Development League last season, and he can still play a certain effect in defense and outside shooting. In the summer league, although Bridges' performance was not very stable, his characteristics in this area were actually made some use of them.

Bridges is actually a player with comprehensive abilities and high maturity. He can also play a certain role in both offense and defense. From the Celtics' perspective, although their lineup currently includes three players with two-way contracts, it also includes the undrafted RJ Luis they just got from the Utah Jazz in the trade, so there are still variables. If Bridges can show enough competitiveness in training camp and preseason, he will have a chance to strike the last two-way contract. After the wounded returned, the Celtics also had a very high demand for potential forward 3D players like Bridges.