We’re back! Rough week, but we go on. Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve.
BOSTON — Every NBA player dreams of getting drafted to a historic franchise like the Boston Celtics. But those dreams probably don’t include sitting on the bench for two straight seasons with little playing time to show for it.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Jordan Walsh has been a game-changing discovery for the Boston Celtics in the former Arkansas Razorback's third year in the Association. Walsh is averaging 7.7 points, five rebounds, and a steal per game on an unreal 60/49/84 shooting split.
BOSTON — A month ago, Jordan Walsh’s name was little-discussed at the national level. The 21-year-old Celtics forward was buried on the bench, a former second-round pick who seemed at risk of never breaking through in the NBA.
Jayson Tatum posted several lengthy workout videos to Instagram this week, but that does not signal an imminent return, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.
The first two seasons of Jordan Walsh’s career were relatively forgettable from a, individual standpoint (at least he got a ring his rookie year). In the 61 games he appeared in, Walsh averaged 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds while only playing 8 minutes per game.
Tis the season. The season of Jordan Walsh. What still feels like a fever dream, Jordan Walsh continues to establish himself as one of the driving forces behind the Celtics’ surge over the past month.
BOSTON — Jordan Walsh has been a revelation for the Celtics this season. The 38th pick in the 2023 draft needed three years to carve out real footing, but the Celtics now trust him in a meaningful role.
Just a few months ago, Jordan Walsh was seen as an afterthought; just another below-average second-round pick in a long line of dull late selections from the Brad Stevens era.
https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar-post-20251205-celtics-blow-past-lakers-jordan-walsh-makes-nba-history The Celtics dominated the Lakers for all 48 minutes in a 126-105 victory to win their fourth straight game and 9 of their last 11.
Back in mid-November, the Celtics found themselves sitting with a 5-7 record – still searching for consistency, struggling to close out tight games and trying to find their identity.
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2025/12/05/jordan-walsh-celtics-wizards/ AP Photo/ John McDonnell The Celtics cruised to an easy 45-point win over the Wizards to improve to 13-9 and the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference.
WASHINGTON D.C. — For the vast majority of basketball players, nothing is more energizing than scoring. The sound of the ball swishing through the net.
Celtics play-by-play announcer Drew Carter coined a new phrase during Boston’s blowout win over the Wizards: ‘Walshington D.C.’ Jordan Walsh set a new career high with 22 points and he did not miss a shot.
After seasons of growth, adjustment, and the search for a meaningful role, the ascension of Jordan Walsh is now officially underway. What makes his emergence even more remarkable is how unlikely it seemed even heading into this season.
Jordan Walsh played the best game of his young career against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Walsh has now started seven consecutive games for the Celtics and appears to be growing in confidence with each start.
As the Boston Celtics fight to remain in playoff contention early in the season with an 8-8 record, one bright spot for the team has been the emergence of forward Jordan Walsh.
Third-year forward Jordan Walsh will attempt to build on what is starting to look like a breakout season Sunday afternoon when the Boston Celtics take on the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.
Jordan Walsh has spent his first two seasons as a pro with the Boston Celtics. The 21-year-old is currently playing for the Celtics at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
Every NBA player has an origin story, but Jordan Walsh’s is one of resilience. As a preschooler, he clung to his mother’s side—until he picked up a basketball.
The Boston Celtics are 7-2, second in the Eastern Conference behind the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite missing two starters, one who has yet to suit up at all this season, the reigning NBA champions have largely looked dominant.
With the Boston Celtics preseason ending, Jordan Walsh has been turning heads with the organization and the fans. Entering his second NBA season, Walsh displayed tremendous improvement in the preseason games, causing many to speculate on his role for the Celtics this season.
On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the San Antonio Spurs in Massachusetts. The Celtics would improve to an outstanding 20-0 on their home floor with a victory.
On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics are in North Carolina to face off against the Charlotte Hornets. Before the game, the team made a roster move by recalling Jordan Walsh from the G League (via the G League's official transaction page).