It might have solely been a five-minute cameo, however Jerdarrian Devontae (JD) Davison impressed. The second spherical decide within the 2022 draft remains to be on the group by way of a two-way deal for the third straight yr and regardless of restricted minutes within the last preseason recreation, he made positive to offer Joe Mazzulla and the remainder of the teaching employees an enduring reminder of what he can do.
When Davison entered the sport, the Celtics had been trailing by 9 and he immediately began to shift the vitality. It began on the defensive finish when Davison deflected a go which led to him scoring a layup.
Pushing the ball on the break has at all times been certainly one of his many strengths since popping out of Alabama. There aren’t many guys faster than Davison when he’s at full pace with the ball is in his palms. On the layup, regardless of being surrounded by a number of Toronto gamers, Davison had a fast spring and bought the ball on the backboard earlier than they blocked his shot. The basket bought the sport to inside 4 with 3:49 left.
Then down seven with underneath three minutes left, JD confirmed he’s a extra assured shooter flattening a three-pointer plus the foul.
Then on back-to-back possessions, Davison used his pace and expertise to get to the rim and bait a few fouls main him to make 3-of-4 free throws.
The largest shot of the sport got here with underneath 30 seconds remaining down by two and JD Davison took the inbound go and drilled a step-back three-pointer to offer Boston a short lead.
Though Boston finally misplaced, JD was a transparent winner within the recreation. Joe Mazzulla loves having as many instruments as doable and Davison has a singular talent set. He has elite pace and if can proceed to hit three-pointers at an inexpensive clip, then Mazzulla might discover a position for him on days when gamers are given a relaxation or are out with accidents.
The largest knock on Davison has been his turnovers and taking part in uncontrolled. On condition that he’ll proceed to spend time in Maine, he can proceed to shine his offensive recreation and be prepared on days when he’s referred to as as much as Boston.
Davison solely turned 22 earlier this month and through the offseason, there was a query whether or not or not Davison can be again in Boston or search a distinct alternative elsewhere. Brad Stevens and the remainder of the entrance workplace discovered a method to convey Davison again after being among the finest G League gamers final yr.
