The Boston Celtics have signed Taylor Funk to an Exhibit 10 deal, adding him to their training camp roster ahead of the NBA’s 2023-24 season. Funk, a 6-foot-8 shooter, played for Utah State and St. Joseph’s during his NCAA career — and reportedly models his game after Boston legend Larry Bird.
While the signing is a relatively minor one given there’s no guarantee the Lancaster native will even make the regular roster, it highlights the Celtics’ willingness to explore potential talent. Funk had some struggles during the league’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League while playing for the summer Miami Heat, shooting below 30% from the field and around 23% from 3-point range. However, he demonstrated his shooting abilities in college, with a 35% success rate from beyond the arc.
Buy Celtics TicketsTo hear what Funk can bring to Boston, check out the clip embedded above for the assessment of the man who broke the story, CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning, on the “Garden Report” podcast.
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