Coming into the 2025-26 season, it was clear the Boston Celtics would look to develop some of the younger talent on the roster. Brad Stevens spent the offseason cutting costs by allowing Luke Kornet and Al Horford to walk in free agency and by trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

Over the first 25 games of the new campaign, Josh Minott, Jordan Walsh and rookie Hugo Gonzalez have all impressed. However, Walsh’s developmental leap has taken center stage, with the third-year forward cementing himself in the starting lineup.

When speaking to the media following the Milwaukee Bucks’ 116-101 win over the Celtics on Thursday, Dec. 11, former NBA champion Bobby Portis praised Walsh’s improvement and the impact he’s having on Joe Mazzulla’s team.

“It’s kind of cool to see his care

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