Boston Celtics second-round pick Tremont Waters has put together a strong rookie campaign and is beginning to draw attention from other NBA teams around the league.
As Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports detailed on Twitter, Waters impressed those in attendance at the NBA G League Winter Showcase over the weekend in Las Vegas. The four-day tournament included all 28 G League teams as players competed in front of executives, scouts and coaches for a $100,000 grand prize.
Waters recorded 27 points, nine assists, five steals and two rebounds for the Maine Red Claws on Thursday while he added 16 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals on Saturday. Waters and rookie teammate Carsen Edwards combined to score 50 points for the Red Claws on Thursday as the two put on a show.
After a strong showing in Las Vegas, a couple of rival front office executives left the event impressed with Waters. One executive believes Waters will eventually earn a standard NBA contract. Waters is currently signed to a two-way contract but the Celtics can upgrade his deal at any point.
More on Tremont Waters from another front office executive: "We'd ask, but Boston wouldn't listen. Why would they? Kid can really play. He's small, but smart. Quick enough to get his shot off. He's a playmaker. He'll be on a standard contract next year, if not later this year."
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) December 23, 2019
Waters has spent the majority of the season in the G League. In 13 games played, Waters is averaging 20.1 points, 7.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals. He is 12th in the G League in assists and 12th in steals.
The former LSU guard plays with high energy and is among the fastest players in the league. Given his abilities, Waters has a bright future and should eventually earn a standard NBA deal from the Celtics or another team.
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