Lamar Stevens credits teammates for helping him succeed in limited role

Celtics wing Lamar Stevens credited his teammates for helping him poised to take advantage of any opportunity.

The Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night 116-107, overcoming a performance marred by turnovers and fouls. While Boston shot the ball well, these hiccups allowed Cleveland to remain close throughout the game. This, in part, encouraged head coach Joe Mazzulla to turn to Lamar Stevens for support off the bench.

Stevens is a lengthy wing who joined Boston in September and has made a name for himself on the defensive side of the ball since entering the NBA in 2020. With the Celtics he has seen inconsistent playing time, appearing in only a handful of games thus far on the year. Against Cleveland, Stevens played well, making a few plays and fitting into the defense despite such an unclear role.

After the game, Stevens was asked about making the most of Thursday’s opportunity and what goes into meshing with his new teammates.