Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh credits Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown for setting tone ahead of training camp

“To have them there to set that example for guys like me, first year in the league, it means a lot for sure,” said Walsh.

If you are wondering what the vibe is at the Boston Celtics‘ training facility as they get ready for the 2023-24 NBA season, ask rookie Celtics wing Jordan Walsh. Speaking at a court refurbishment dedication event in Worcester, Walsh opened up about how early workouts had been going.

“(Head coach) Joe (Mazzulla) said it best (…),” he explained via CLNS Media. “Having (Jayson) Tatum and (Jaylen) Brown there, for them to set that foundation of hard work this early when they obviously don’t have to be here, but they choose to be here because they want to win a championship — to have them there to set that example for guys like me, first year in the league, it means a lot for sure.”

“It builds the culture for the Celtics community to where we’re all focused on winning and working hard,” he added.

And while the radio silence and conspicuous absence of the NBA’s 2023 Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon remains an unresolved concern from the outside, Walsh’s glimpse into the days ahead of training camp reflects the sort of focus one wants from a team with designs on contention.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

[lawrence-auto-related count=1 category=590969556]