Ex-Boston Celtics Player Signs With Team In France

A recent Celtics player has signed with a new team.

Apr 3, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Malik Fitts (8) celebrates after a three point basket during the second half against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports / Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Malik Fitts most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz.

He finished the year with averages of 1.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field in 15 games.

On Wednesday, it was announced that Fitts is signing with SIG Strasbourg (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via SIG Strasbourg (translated to English): "🔒 SIG Strasbourg closes its recruitment with the signing of versatile winger Malik Fitts (27 years old – 2m04).

Welcome @MalikFitts 😃"

🚨 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓🚨

🔒La SIG Strasbourg clôt son recrutement avec la signature de l'ailier polyvalent Malik Fitts (27 ans – 2m04).

Welcome @MalikFitts 😃

📰 Communiqué : https://t.co/9u10BAGagI pic.twitter.com/Ie6yfB5Ene

— SIG Strasbourg (@sigstrasbourg) July 31, 2024

Fitts has played part of two seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz.

His career averages are 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.9% from the field in 18 games.

He has also appeared in nine NBA playoff games with the Celtics (during the 2022 season).

👤Player Profile: MALIK FITTS🏀@OntClippers | @LAClippers | #ClippersWeekly pic.twitter.com/6DcJv1utlq

— Bally Sports West (@BallySportWest) February 28, 2023

In addition to his time in the NBA, Fitts has also played three seasons in the G League.

He has career averages of 9.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 40.4% from the field and 29.1% from the three-point range in 32 regular season games (19 starts).

Get to know Ontario with Malik Fitts! pic.twitter.com/S4PsgOkLiX

— Ontario Clippers (@OntClippers) March 24, 2023

At 27, Fitts could still potentially end up with an NBA team before the end of his career.

During his time with the Celtics, he made the NBA Finals (they lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games).

He will be a player that is worth watching overseas.