Jordan Mickey continues to turn heads at the national level

Boston's rookie forward Jordan Mickey was one of the most productive players at Las Vegas Summer League. It's a pleasant surprise, considering he was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the draft. 

Mickey blocked shots, finished in traffic, grabbed rebounds, and he put up good enough numbers to impress anyone paying attention. Pro Basketball Talk is just one example, and here's what they had to say about Mickey's breakout summer:

"He looked like a potential great second-round pick (33) by the Celtics. Mickey averaged 13.8 points per game on 52.9 percent shooting, plus pulled down 9.6 rebounds a game. Defensively he was a strong rim protector, averaging 2.6 blocks per game. Mickey just signed a four-year deal (the first two years guaranteed) with the Celtics, which is a fantastic deal for Boston, Mickey could develop into a reliable rotation player for them up front."

The Celtics have a crowded frontcourt, but Mickey already looks good enough to deserve a seat at the table. He provides the rim protection Boston's sorely missed over the past few seasons. 

(h/t: Pro Basketball Talk)

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