The Celtics are converting the contract of big man Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, reports Adrian Wojnarowki of ESPN. As most two-way players do, the 7’6″ rookie will spend most of his season developing with his team’s G-League affiliate – the Maine Red Claws – but can spend up to 45 days with the Celtics in the NBA.
As Tim Bontemps of ESPN observes, the Celtics were able to open up a two-way spot for Fall alongside fellow rookie Tremont Waters by converting rookie swingman Max Strus to a standard contract earlier today. Bobby Marks of ESPN noted in response to that development that Boston had until next Monday to convert Fall to a two-way contract.
Fall, 23, has become one of the most popular players in the NBA since becoming a member of the Celtics this summer. He made a strong impression in limited Summer League minutes, making 17-of-22 shots from the field and averaging 7.2 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 1.4 BPG in just 12.6 minutes per contest (five games).
Hope to see Tacko at the Garden this season!
Taaaaccccooo two waaaaaaaayyyy!
Where does this leave Javonte Green ?
There’s room for either Green or Max Strus on the 15-man roster, but the Celtics wouldn’t be able to keep both unless they trade/waive someone with a guaranteed contract.
Good for him! He earned his shot. If he tears up the G-League, he’ll get a standard NBA contract next year.