Jordan Walsh says all the right things during first appearance as a Boston Celtic

“I heard that Boston likes people who dive on the floor more than people who dunk the ball. That guy’s going to be me.” Walsh said.

For some players, jumping from college to the NBA can be a difficult transition. In the blink of an eye, they’ve gone from big man on campus to lowest rung on the ladder. Incoming Boston Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh appears ready for that challenge, however. At an introductory charity event with his new team, Walsh told reporters he understands the task at hand.

“It’s just a lot of work,” Walsh said,” Now that I have the opportunity to work with guys like (Jayson) Tatum and (Jaylen) Brown, those people who have that experience, who can teach me and give me you know hints of wisdom so I can better my game, that means the world. And I have a whole summer to work with them to prepare for the season.”

The Celtics introduced Walsh at an event celebrating the refurbishing of a basketball court at Cambridge Community Center. Walsh was determined to make a good impression, and it appeared he did his homework. “I heard that Boston likes people who dive on the floor more than people who dunk the ball,” Walsh said. “That guy’s going to be me.”