Boston Celtics two way point guard Tremont Waters has been named G League Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season, per a press release by the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics developmental affiliate in that league.
Waters, a 5-foot-10, 175 1b. floor general drafted out of LSU by Boston with the 51st pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, has consistently exceeded expectations in his inaugural campaign in the league as a two way player.
The Connecticut native has been making noise not only in the G League, but turning heads at the NBA level in his occasional appearances as well.
Waters averaged 18.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game with the Red Claws over 36 games with the team to lead Maine to a 28-14 record, good enough for an Atlantic Division title for the ‘Claws.
“We are so happy for Tremont,” said team president Danny Ainge. “He had a fantastic G League season on both ends of the court, and continued to improve all the facets of his game while leading a winning team. This recognition is well-deserved.”
The rookie also appeared in 10 games for the Celtics, logging 3.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 8.9 minutes per game with the parent club. Waters is not the fourth player in Red Claws history to be named G League Rookie of the Year, along with Abdel Nader (2016-17), Tim Frazier (2014-15) and DeShawn Sims (2010-11).
