Jay Scrubb impressed in five Summer League games for the Boston Celtics. On Saturday, he was rewarded for his efforts.

The C’s announced the signing of Scrubb, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, to a two-way contract.

“I feel great,” Scrubb said. “It’s another opportunity to be able to come to a great organization and be able to showcase my

abilities, come in and try to help them improve. That’s what I’m most excited for.”

Scrubb averaged 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 steals for the Summer League C’s. The 22-year-old scored at

least 15 points in his first four games this summer with Boston.

Originally drafted in the second round (55th overall) by the Brooklyn Nets in 2020, Scrubb has played in 24 games at the

NBA level between the Los Angeles Clippers (2020-22) and Orlando Magic (2022-23). He has averaged 4.0 points and 1.5

rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game.

Scrubb’s two-way deal means he will spend most of his time with the G-League Maine Celtics and be limited to only 50

games with Boston. He will not be permitted to play in the playoffs unless his contract is converted to a standard deal.

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NBA Writer Sees Celtics Rookie Among Summer League Standouts

The expectations for Boston Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh don’t compare to those of a high lottery draft pick.

And although the Celtics drafted the Arkansas product in the second round of last month’s NBA draft, more is starting to

become expected of Walsh given how he recently performed during Summer League action.

Walsh put together such a standout effort in five games that he was one of the most impressive rookies on the court to

prominent NBA writer Kevin O’Connor.

“Jordan Walsh, unbelievable two-way presence for Boston during Summer League,” O’Connor said on The Ringer’s

“Mismatch” podcast.

The 6-foot-7, 205-pound forward came out of college known for his stout defensive ability and versatility. He displayed that

during his first run with the Celtics while scoring 16 points per game on 42.2% shooting from the field, including knocking

down 40.7% of his 3-point attempts. He also averaged 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

This strong initial impression from Walsh is the first step for the 19-year-old to earn playing time this season as a rookie.

Boston’s depth isn’t what it was last season after trading away Grant Williams, Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari from its

bench, which opens up an opportunity for Walsh.

And he could ultimately grab that chance and provide more to the Celtics in his first season than what’s typically expected

out of second-round picks.