After turning heads during the NBA Summer League, Filipino-American guard Ron Harper Jr. feels ‘blessed’ to share the court with the defending champion Boston Celtics
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. NBA PHILIPPINESof the Boston Celtics is raring to make the most out of his opportunity to grow his game under an Exhibit 10 deal.
The deal, which is a training camp invite, could lead into a spot for the Maine Celtics, the team’s G League affiliate, which could yield dividends for him in the future. “No pressure. I’m blessed with the opportunity to be able to learn with a bunch of guys that just won the NBA championship,” Harper told Rappler during practice day of the“ best organization in the league to learn from and be around, to soak in here, it’s been an honor,” the 6-foot-4 Celtics addition said.and Filipina wife Maria Pizarro, turned heads during the NBA Summer League for Boston, resulting in a deal last July.
The Rutgers alumnus had already suited up for the Toronto Raptors and their G League affiliate Raptors 905, with the NBA squad waiving him in December 2023.Harper’s athletic background not only comes from his five-time NBA champion father, but also from his mother, who played NCAA Division 1 basketball, and maternal grandfather, who played jai-alai pelota.“I’m really in touch with my Filipino heritage. My coach, my mom’s side is from Manila, the Philippines.
“I came in contact with a lot of Filipinos in Toronto, so I know how much they love the game and how much they appreciate basketball.”Harper Jr. is currently on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics. |
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