Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh is ready to exceed expectations with his new club

Rookie Jordan Walsh knows he’ll need to earn every opportunity at the NBA level, and he’s up for the challenge.

Boston Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh is ready to make an impact with his new club, but he knows such an opportunity won’t come easy. Boston is fresh off of a deep postseason run, and it can be challenging for young players to crack the rotation of an established team like the Celtics. Regardless, Walsh is committed to ready to give his best effort.

Walsh made a splash in his first appearance with the Celtics during the unveiling of a renovated court at the Cambridge Community Center. He told reporters about his admiration for Boston’s many championship banners and his love for the city of Boston. A day later and Walsh paid a visit to the Junior Celtics Academy basketball clinic, where he outlined his vision for keeping up with his new club and staying hungry to reporters afterward. For example, he said his introductory conversation with team president Brad Stevens about goals and expectations for the coming season was plenty motivating.

“I took it in as a personal challenge,” Walsh said. “I want to be able to exceed his expectations and do even better than what he thinks I can.”