There’s no one path to becoming an NBA player. College players are more empowered than ever, the international circuit is growing in prominence, and the G League is providing an important alternative and route for players hoping to make the Association. Boston Celtics wing Sam Hauser is a perfect example of why opportunities matter.
Hauser spent three seasons at Marquette before transferring to play his senior year with Virginia, earning All-ACC honors in 2021. After going undrafted that spring, he inked a two-way deal with the Celtics, splitting time between Boston and Portland. This past summer Hauser signed a three-year, $6 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
