The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed unrestricted free agent big man Kylor Kelley to an Exhibit 10 contract per new reporting from Spotrac’s Keith Smith. A 7-foot, 26-year-old center who played his college ball for Oregon State, Kelley went unselected in the 2020 NBA draft before garnering a stint with the Austin Spurs, the G League affiliate for the San Antonio Spurs.
From there, the Utah native made the leap to play in Europe for Danish and British clubs before another stint in Austin and then last season with the Toronto Raptors’ G League affiliate, the Raptors 905.
Buy Celtics TicketsThere, Kelley put up 7.5 points per game, 5.0 rebounds, just under an assist, and 1.3 blocks per game over an average of 15.3 minutes per contest played.
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The Oregon State alum shot a very efficient 62.5% from the floor overall but did not attempt a single 3-point shot, and made just 56.3% of his free throws at the G League level last season.
Most likely, this signing will see Kelley land in Maine with the Celtics’ Portland-based G League affiliate, though a strong showing could conceivably earn the 7-footer a two way spot with Boston.
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