Harper Jr. gets another shot with the Celtics…
The Boston Celtics have signed Ron Harper Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, which is slightly less magical than finding a golden ticket in a chocolate bar! This 6’6” wing, who dodged drafts like they’re gym class dodgeballs, started his journey from Rutgers University and made pit stops in the Toronto camp. He’s gearing up for his fourth season in the NBA, although his preferred hangout seems to be the G-League! Being Dylan Harper’s brother—chosen as #2 in this year’s draft by the Spurs—makes family dinners a bit competitive, doesn’t it? Though the contract is non-guaranteed, Harper will be trying his best to impress at training camps. The Celtics might waive him, but even if they do, they’ll keep an eye on him like a hawk watches a mouse in a field. This gig might just be the ticket to his ultimate basketball comeback!
Harper had signed a similar deal last July 2024, and just a few months later, the Celtics waived him right before the regular season chimes rang. Forever resilient, he joined the Maine Celtics and played like someone who had just chugged six cans of hyper-energy drinks—averaging 22.8 points and 4 rebounds in just 4 games! Detroit Pistons gave him another shot with a two-way contract, where he hung out with the Motor City Cruise. Balancing between being a scoring machine and a rebounding wizard, Harper hit 44% from the floor, 39% from downtown, and a solid 86.8% on free throws. If he gets waived again, he might collect $85,300 with the Maine Celtics—enough to buy all the lobsters New England has to offer!
