The Boston Celtics signed guard P.J. Dozier to a two way contract on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about him.
P.J. Dozier hasn’t had the best NBA career so far. He has spent most of his career in the G-League but got his first taste of NBA basketball last season. The Boston Celtics decided to sign Dozier to a two-way deal on Friday.
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens must see some promise in the guy. He is very athletic and can guard multiple positions.
With the Celtics having no more roster spot for two-way players it looks like the roster is close to being finished. Let’s take a look at the C’s newest player.
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1. He had a great college career
Dozier made a big name for himself at South Carolina. In his Sophomore year he led the Gamecocks to their first final four appearance in the team’s history.
Dozier dominated averaging 13.9 points and 4.8 rebounds a game.
Even though Dozier accomplished this amazing feat and was a high school all-American he went undrafted. He still has a lot left to prove.
In an interesting turn of events, the Celtics signing Dozier is a homecoming. He is related to someone who had a big impact on the organization in a short period of time.
He wears No. 35 in his honor.
He is related to Reggie Lewis
Dozier won’t be able to wear No. 35 anymore. The Boston Celtics retired it in honor of his 2nd cousin Reggie Lewis.
Lewis was the ultimate case of what could’ve been. In 6 seasons he averaged 17.6 points and 4.3 rebounds a game. He was on his way to being an amazing player. He was a great defender and could score. If you force Michael Jordan to shoot 12-36 from the field and block 4 of his shots in a single game you have some amazing skill.
Lewis died doing what he loved, playing basketball. He collapsed while practicing at Brandeis University and was never able to be revived. Boston grieved for a young man whose life was tragically cut short.
Lewis was on the fast track to being a star in the league. Had he lived he may have gone down as one of the best Celtics to ever play.
Dozier will be carrying Lewis’s legacy on when he steps on the TD Garden court.
Not a lot of success in NBA
Dozier hasn’t had the longest NBA career. He has only played 2 games and only scored 2 points. Dozier has spent most of his career in the G League.
Last year with Oklahoma City’s affiliate, Dozier averaged 13 points and 5.6 rebounds a game.
It will be interesting to see what Dozier can do. Jabari Bird got some playing time as a two-way player, so we may see Dozier in Boston.
The Celtics roster continues to get better. Dozier will have time to improve his game in Maine and work towards making the NBA roster.
The road definitely won’t be easy. The C’s 2nd unit would be a good starting 5 for opposing teams. Dozier will have to prove he has the skills to get into the rotation.
The road may not be easy, but Dozier will look to make an impact with some great play in Boston, just like his cousin.