Watch Jordan Mickey reject the Grizzlies at the rim three times in five seconds
Celtics rookie Jordan Mickey has only played in 10 games this season, but in his limited minutes, he has molded a reputation for his low post defensive prowess.
In the closing minute of Wednesday night’s 116-96 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies, the 6’8’’ second-round selection made the most of his time on the floor, blocking the Grizzlies three times in a matter of five seconds, which led to an R.J. Hunter three-pointer.
The Celtics bench was loving it.
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Mickey is averaging 18.7 points and 12.0 blocks per 36 minutes during his time with the Celtics this season, per Basketball-Reference.com, and averaged 17.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and a league leading 4.7 blocks per game in 21 contests with the team’s Development-League affiliate, Maine Red Claws.
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