The Boston Celtics, a perennial contender in the NBA, have been grappling with the absence of star player Kristaps Porzingis due to an injury to his calf that is expected to have the Latvian big man out for at least a week. But in his absence, the Celtics have found a silver lining in the form of reserve forward Sam Hauser, who has helped to pick up the slack on offense off the bench created by KP’s injury.
The relatively unheralded player has quietly evolved into an essential part of the team, showing off a skill set that goes beyond the expectations Boston likely had of him as a role player. Hauser’s emergence as a defensive force adds flexibility to the Celtics’ rotations.
Hauser’s consistent play as a reserve offers stability the Celtics need, earning him recognition as a quality role player in the league.
The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast recently took a close look at how the Virginia alum is boosting Boston’s game. Check it out above!
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