Ron Harper Jr. has to have impressed the Boston Celtics coaching staff and front office lately with his seamless integration into the rotation.
The versatile wing delivered a career-high 22-point performance (8-of-11 shooting, 6-of-9 from three) in a March 10 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and he was effective against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, too, further strengthening his case for a full-time roster spot.
Ron Harper Jr. fits in seamlessly.
Expect the Celtics to convert his two-way deal to a standard contract at the very end of the regular season. It figures to be a multi-year deal that will set him up to remain with the team beyond this season.pic.twitter.com/U9Gsx9Bhqf
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Boston has leaned on Harper during injury absences, and he has responded with efficient scoring, rebounding and defensive versatility. His recent output against high-level competition has accelerated conversations about locking him into a longer-term agreement.
At 25 years old, Harper still has a ton of basketball in front of him. If Boston doesn't make Harper a part of their long-term plan, another NBA team certainly will.
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