Ever since word broke that the Boston Celtics had signed 6-foot-9 floor general Dalano Banton, fans of the team had been itching to get a look at what the former Toronto Raptors point guard can do on the court in the Celtics system.
And after recovering from a minor injury to one of his fingers, Banton obliged with some play with the Sin City Celtics in the NBA’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League, putting up a team-high 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists in Boston’s loss to the New York Knicks on Friday in his second game of the annual exhibition series. Banton’s rebounding and shot-blocking abilities stood out, demonstrating his impact on defense, but it was his success on the other end of the court that turned heads.
