Jordan Walsh Embraces Starting Role and Defensive Impact with Celtics

Jordan Walsh has started all four regular season games for the Boston Celtics, serving as a key point-of-attack defender to complement Paul George. Walsh, who signed a three-year, $15 million extension over the summer, is averaging 6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 45% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Boston's starting lineup featuring Walsh has outscored opponents by 17.6 points per 100 possessions through 36 minutes.