The Boston Celtics are signing Justin Champagnie of the G League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce, according to the Athletic’s Shams Charania. Champagnie has been averaging 18.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game since joining Sioux Falls in January of this year.
Champagnie played college ball at the University of Pittsburgh. During his sophomore season in ’20-’21, he averaged 18.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per contest. The 6’6″ Staten Island native later joined the Association by way of a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he got some burn at the NBA level. More recently he’s been showcasing his aptitude in the G League.
