Boston Celtics Announce Roster Move

The Boston Celtics have announced a new signing.

Oct 2, 2023; Boston, Celtics, USA; Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens talks during Boston Celtics Media Day. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Anton Watson is coming off a productive year of college basketball for Gonzaga.

He finished the season with averages of 14.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 57.8% from the field and 41.2% from the three-point range in 35 games.

Watson was the 54th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics in June.

On Friday, the team announced that they have signed him to a two-way contract.

Via The Boston Celtics: "We have signed Anton Watson to a two-way contract ☘️"

We have signed Anton Watson to a two-way contract ☘️

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 2, 2024

Watson played five seasons of college basketball for Gonzaga.

He finished his career with averages of 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 58.6% from the field and 30.7% from the three-point range in 151 games.

Mark Few on Anton Watson: “I am so happy we delivered on everything we talked about when we first recruited him. He’s had an awesome career, feels like he’s won 300 games. He was my problem solver and he deserves a professional opportunity somewhere.” Again s/o @annajhowell pic.twitter.com/QEtcbtXyfh

— Andrew Quinn (@andrewquinny) March 30, 2024

The 23-year-old played for Boston at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

He averaged 11.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point range in five games (three starts).

Considering the Celtics have one of the best rosters in the NBA, Watson will likely spend most of the season with the Maine Celtics (G League).

Anton Watson had strong summer league for the Celtics ☘️

He averaged 11.8 points on 51-35-86 shooting splits to go with 5.2 rebounds in five games. Definitely deserves the chance on a two-way deal. https://t.co/fBTMO7nNrz pic.twitter.com/NNg2UETTvZ

— Tomek Kordylewski (@Timi_093) August 2, 2024

The Celtics finished the 2023-24 season as the first seed in the Eastern Conference with the best record in the NBA (64-18).

They defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals to win their first title since the 2008 season when Kevin Garnett was still on the roster (16 years ago).