Boston’s new big man is getting comfortable fast

Luka Garza arrived in Boston this summer as Brad Stevens’ first free-agent signing, with a two-year, $5.2 million deal. Early practices show he fits the Celtics’ fast style while helping stars like Jaylen Brown and Derrick White find better looks.

Garza says he’s embracing the detailed system, praising coach Joe Mazzulla’s intensity. After stops in Detroit and Minnesota, this feels like his perfect chance. And Celtics fans are already joking: if he’s setting picks this well in October, imagine him at Thanksgiving dinner.