Young forward ready to prove he belongs

Jordan Walsh has logged just 486 NBA minutes, mostly in garbage time, but the 2025–26 season could finally showcase his growth. After a strong Summer League, Walsh says his three-point shot is now dependable, and he’s working on what he calls a ‘high role player IQ.’

Surrounded by mentors like Jrue Holiday, Walsh is learning how to contribute within Joe Mazzulla’s rotation. If confidence is the missing piece, then Walsh’s new mindset could turn him into a Celtics mainstay—because nobody wants to be known as the NBA’s most enthusiastic corner spectator.