According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.comthe Boston Celtics trained forward Elise Johnson this week.
The 27-year-old vet has spent a significant amount of time in both the G-League and the NBA. Last season, Johnson averaged 16.5 points per inch, 14 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 11 games for Wisconsin herd. While his 3-point shooting was a very poor 28.6%, he scored 65.3% shooting from the field.
If the 6’9″ forward is able to find a roster spot with the Celtics, he will continue Boston’s trend of targeting size and height. Johnson will be able to provide powerful rebounding deeper off the bench, something the Celtics have struggled with in recent years.
The departure of Marcus Smart and Grant Williams left the Celtics without many, if any, high-energy players. This is another area Johnson could tackle on the Celtics bench, and he’s a high-energy player who can give the team a spark with his loud play.
Boston still has a few roster spots to fill, as they try to navigate the new CBA in hopes of improving their roster with little wiggle room with the second apron looming.